Nyjah Huston 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements

Nyjah Huston is a professional skateboarder from the United States of America. The talented skateboarder has competed since 2009 and has won several medals and championships. Moreover, he represented the USA at Tokyo Olympics 2020. He won the Dew Tour Des Moines, Iowa, Olympic Qualifiers to take part in Tokyo Olympics 2020. Significantly, he is one of the highest-paid skateboarders in the world.

Early Life

He was born in Davis, California on November 30th, 1994. Likewise, he got raised in a Rastafarian household alongside four siblings and was home-schooled from an early age. Huston's father encouraged him to practice skateboarding while he was five years old. On the other hand, he talked about his father being strict and monitoring his activities.

His parents then later purchased an indoor skateboard park where he honed his craft. Due to his incredible skill, the skateboard company named Element sponsored him for some time. However, his father relocated to Puerto Rico in an instant. The situation went out of hand as Nyjah's mother divorced his father while moving back to California. He later resumed his skateboarding career from there.

Nyjah Huston Career

Ever since he came into the skateboarding picture, his career skyrocketed from there. With Element sponsoring him, he appeared in many skateboarding competitions. However, still learning his trade, he left the company and founded his own company called I&I which focused on making skateboard decks. Soon as the company was founded, things went out of hand as the company flopped; while returning to Element and competing for them. Soon after, he became a household name in the skateboarding scenario with many medals in various competitions. By winning the gold medal at the 2013 X Games Street League contest, he made a name for himself in the world of skateboarding.

Thereafter, he won the street World Championships in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Likewise, he won gold medals in the Summer X Games from 2011 to 2019 but missed out on a gold medal in 2017. The dominance showcased for a long time speaks volumes about his ability on a skateboard.

Nyjah Huston Achievements

The list of achievements he has managed is right there with the best. Being compared to Tony Hawk in street skating, Huston won many championships and medals throughout his yesteryears.

World Championships

• Gold medal?first place 2014 Newark Street


• Gold medal?first place 2017 Los Angeles Street


• Gold medal?first place 2018 Rio de Janeiro Street


• Gold medal?first place 2019 S?o Paulo Street


• Silver medal?second place 2015 Chicago Street


• Silver medal?second place 2016 Los Angeles Street


• Silver medal?second place 2021 Rome Street

Summer X Games

• Gold medal?first place 2011 Los Angeles Street


• Gold medal?first place 2012 Los Angeles Real Street


• Gold medal?first place 2013 Los Angeles Street


• Gold medal?first place 2013 Barcelona Street


• Gold medal?first place 2013 Foz do Igua?u Street


• Gold medal?first place 2014 Austin Street


• Gold medal?first place 2015 Austin Street


• Gold medal?first place 2016 Oslo Street


• Gold medal?first place 2018 Minneapolis Street


• Gold medal?first place 2018 Sydney Street


• Gold medal?first place 2019 Shanghai Street


• Gold medal?first place 2019 Minneapolis Street Best Trick


• Silver medal?second place 2009 Los Angeles Street


• Silver medal?second place 2010 Los Angeles Street


• Silver medal?second place 2016 Austin Street


• Silver medal?second place 2019 Minneapolis Street


• Bronze medal?third place 2012 Los Angeles Street


• Bronze medal?third place 2017 Minneapolis Street

Nyjah Huston Net Worth and Endorsements

As of right now, Nyjah Huston has a net worth of $12 million. Being the highest-paid skateboarder in the history of the games, he won $685,000 in two seasons of Street League. Earning $815,000 since turning pro at 11, Huston is a legend in street skateboarding. From all his sponsorships and endorsements, he earns $800,000 annually.

With most athletes working with Nike due to its brand image, Huston is working on a signature shoe with them to create his legacy. He has signed endorsement deals with Diamond Supply Co., Ricta Element, Nike Skateboarding, and Apparel, Cracker Barrel, Monster Energy, MOB, Stance, Mountain Dew, Doritos, Dipset, CCS, Ricta Wheels, Social CBD, Adapt Technology, and many other companies.

Contact Details

Twitter: @nyjah

Instagram: @nyjah