What’s your name, where are you from, and how old are you?

My name is Shakir Bullock. I’m from Norfolk, VA. I’m 25 years old and only getting a little more wiser.

I’ve always wondered this, does your name mean something?

My first name means thankful in Arabic and my last means young bull. 

What do you do to support yourself?

I work a full time job at a restaurant and work at Cardinal skate shop. I’m working on some plans for something else, but at the time being these are the things keeping me afloat. 

Since you work at a skateshop, do you think the olympics will positively impact skate shops?

I think the olympics can be a positive aspect due to shops getting business, but we are going to see a lot of cooperations and big names trying to get a piece of it as well. Reaping the money, influence, and so called image skateboarding has to offer. We all know the real companies and shops so hopefully we as skaters will know what will keep our culture alive. Then again history repeats itself, so if all fails we know who will also stay true to their roots. 

Do you consider Virginia the south or the east coast? And what makes Virginia unique when it comes to its skate culture?

I consider Virginia the southeast. Down and dirty, yet classy. 

We got huckers, rail dancers, tech, and flow. It’s the best of both worlds. We as a community just have to work for it and be a little more creative.

If you could pick 3 skaters you know that people should be more familiar with who would they be?

Oh easy!!!! Kolby Hayes, Hunter Matthews, and Lorenzo Johnson. I love the way those guys skate. I personally have a crush on them all, low key. Just kidding.

What’s your favorite skate video growing up, and favorite video part now?

Favorite video is Volcom Let’s Live, especially Shane Cross’s part. Now, I would like to say just any video I watch. To be honest, there’s so much to learn and so much to see.