“Skateboarding Was My Life”: Jonah Hill Found an Unlikely Role Model in 90s Skating Icon Chad Muska

Apart from his excellent performance in comedy movies, actor Jonah Hill is also known for his love for a particular sport. At the tender age of 10, the charms of a skateboard and skateboarding sensation Chad Muska dazzled young Jonah. His life then became the inspiration for his movie “Mid90s.”

For a certain period, skateboarding was his life. As a child, the glittery life of Chad Muska attracted Jonah to the world of skateboarding. Chad Muska was a phenom during those days. He looked like the guy who knew how to live life king-size.

Chad Muska was an inspiration for many

Chad was one of the most-hyped skateboarders of all time. Surrounded by cameras, sponsors, and Hollywood divas, he was enjoying the highs of life. Many people looked up to him and “Epicly Later’d” covered the story of his life. Vice TV aired the episode in 2017. In this episode, many renowned entities related to the skateboarding world, or Muska in particular, came forward to share what impact he had on their lives.

Actor Jonah Hill said, “From the age like seven or eight just skateboarding was my life and as a white dude who only listened to hip hop music and wanted to be cool he seemed to have it down the best of anybody.” Talking about how Chad had a unique style, famous skateboarder Tony Hawk said, “Muska came on and everyone was like who is that guy like with the boom box but his skill set backed it up.”

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“He said whatever he wanted. He did whatever he wanted and he didn’t give a sh*t, like what’s there not to love,” said pro skateboarder Jamie Thomas while commenting on Muska’s straightforward, candid personality. Calling him “modern-day Christian Hosoi” videographer Rick Kosick recalled how everyone was fascinated with Muska’s dressing style and energy.

Where is Chad Muska now?

Muska began skateboarding at the age of ten when his friend handed him a skateboard after he had lost his bicycle. He never turned back ever since. In 2019, Chad was inducted into the “Skateboarding Hall of Fame,” to honor his contributions to the skateboarding world. However, the living legend politely declined the honor and offered the spot for Kareem Campbell.

Chad did so to showcase the diversity among the skateboarders and stand up against the racial discrimination prevalent during the time. From 2013, Muska slowly but steadily transitioned his life from a skateboarder to an artist. He held his first solo art exhibition in June 2013. It was titled “Transitions.”

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Through his art and other ventures, Chad continues to spread the skateboarding culture. Additionally, he works for the betterment of the skateboarding community.