Rob Dyrdek is heartbroken that his friend and co-star, Big Black, has died. Since the catapulting to fame with Black in over 10 years ago, he has earned a net worth of $50.0 million. Keep reading for more from Rob Dyrdek’s wiki.
Rob Dyrdek’s friend and co-star Big Black died on Tuesday (May 9). Big Black, whose real name was Christopher Boykin, was one-half of the popular MTV show Rob & Big and was 45 years old at the time of his death. Rob & Big lasted for three seasons, before a falling out between the two ultimately resulted in the show’s end. We have more details from Rob Dyrdek’s wiki right here.
Skateboarding Became an Obsession
Rob Dyrdek is a professional skateboarder, actor, entrepreneur, producer, and a reality TV star. He was born on June 28, 1974, in Kettering, Ohio, to Gene and Patty Dyrdek. That makes Rob Dyrdek’s age 42. He started skateboarding when he was 12, and it pretty much took over his life. About his passion, Dyrdek said, “I was a pretty driven young man. I was so focused on becoming a pro skateboarder. I would sit in school and think about all the tricks I was going to do; then I’d get out of school and skate until they made me come inside.”
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Devastated by His Friend’s Death
When he was 16, Dyrdek knew that he wanted to put his focus on skateboarding rather than an education. His first big television break came from the MTV show Rob & Big. The series aired from November 2006 to April 2008. From there, he went on to star in Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness, both of which Big Black made appearances on. Rob Dyrdek wrote on Big Black’s death, “My heart is broken. I don’t want to write this post. I don’t want to believe that this is reality. I’m so thankful for you. We truly were brothers who lived an unexpected, unforgettable adventure. I just can’t fathom that it would end so suddenly. You will forever be in my heart.”
Overjoyed to Become a Father
With his success as a skateboarder and his television career, Dyrdek has managed to carve out a place for himself. Rob Dyrdek’s net worth is $50.0 million and growing with his career on the upswing. He is now married to his longtime girlfriend, Bryiana Noelle Flores, whom he proposed to while they were at Disneyland. Rob Dyrdek’s wife gave birth to their first child, a baby boy named Kodah Dash, on September 9, 2016. The skateboarder took to social media to share the news. Rob Dyrdek’s Instagram account also has pictures of his family, as well as his next projects.
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Helping Communities with Skateboarding
To promote safe skateboarding, Dyrdek started the Rob Dyrdek Foundation 2003, which builds skate parks for skateboarders in various communities. With big plans for the future and a loving family by his side, Dyrdek is all set to make big changes.
