Kareem Campbell

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Kareem Campbell (born November 14, 1973 in Harlem, New York) is a professional skateboarder.

He is known for his signature trick, the nollie hardflip revert, or "Ghetto Bird".

• In 1993, he was first sponsored by World Industries in the video "New World Order."

• He won first place in the street competition for the 'Slam City Jam' held in Vancouver, Canada in 1994.

• He became a professional skateboarder in 1995.

• In 1999, his son Reem jr. was born.

• In 2001, he contributed to the "Learn To Skate" designed to help people skate.

• In 2003, he earned a cameo in the film "Grind". the film also starred Bam Margera, Adam Brody, Mike Vogel and many other skaters.


Competitive History

     Date Event Location Sport Discipline Finish
  1. 2000 GRAND PRIX LAUSANNE, SUI SKB STREET 1
  2. 2000 WORLD CUP SKATEBOARDING YEAR END EURO RANKING SKB STREET 3
  3. 1999 B3 EVENT OCEANSIDE, CA SKB STREET 2
  4. 1999 X TRIALS LOUISVILLE, KY SKB STREET 1

     X Games History Year Sport Discipline Finish
  1. SUMMER 95 SKB VERT 2
  2. SUMMER 95 SKB VERT BEST TRICK 1

Campbell was also a featured character in the popular Tony Hawk's Pro Skater console game series published by Neversoft, until Tony Hawk's Underground 2. [1]

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