Pablo Ramirez (February 10, 1993 – April 23, 2019) was a regular-footed American skateboarder, artist, and musician from New York City, who lived and skated in San Francisco.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Pablo Ramirez |
| Nickname | psplifff |
| Born | February 10, 1993 Astoria, Queens, New York |
| Died | April 23, 2019 (aged 26) San Francisco, California |
| Website | psplifff - Instagram pabloramirez.org |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Skateboarding |
Life
editRamirez was raised in Park Slope, Brooklyn where he lived primarily with his mother, a chef and business owner of Jewish American descent. His father, who is of Dominican descent, worked as a lawyer.[1] Pablo went to elementary, middle, and high school in Brooklyn, NY, where he developed a love for the arts, sports, and music.[1] As a child he enjoyed spending time with friends, camping, and playing the drums.[1] His father was very involved in his upbringing from spending time after school to do homework, teaching him to play chess, and spending weekends playing on ice hockey teams. His father took Pablo on many trips, especially to the Dominican Republic to visit family. In April, 2019, his father took Pablo's grandmother to San Francisco where they attended Pablo's art opening. His father exposed him to various types of music, including a mutual favorite: The Clash. Pablo would spend time with his father in Manhattan, where the latter lives.
Skateboarding
editA few years after graduating high school, Ramirez moved to San Francisco from New York City. Pablo honed his skills in San Francisco, becoming a loved member of the San Francisco skateboarding community. In 2016, he appeared in the skate video Awaysted put out by Western World and filmed by Adam Anorga and Zane Timpson.[6] In 2017, Pablo appeared in the video Adrenaline Junkie by GX1000.[7][8] Ramirez, known for his fast skating and fearless outlook, rode down the steepest streets in San Francisco.[9] Additionally, he volunteered with Shawn Connolly's organization, San Francisco Skate Club, mentoring teens.[10]
The 2019 Supreme video CANDYLAND directed by William Strobeck is dedicated to Pablo Ramirez.[11] Ramirez also has the opening line in the video.[11] In October 2019, Zane Timpson, Adam Anorga, and Layla Venegas released "He's in the Green" a video tribute to Pablo.[12]
The 2020 Westernworld video FFFURTHER by Anorga & Timpson is dedicated to Pablo.[13] The video features skating from Elijah Akerley, Matt Bergmann, Stephen Brayman, Hayden Estrada, Kayl Johnson, Neil Norgren, Daniel Stelly, Zane Timpson, and Pablo.[13]
Skate video parts
edit- 2016: Awaysted - Westernworld[6]
- 2017: Adrenaline Junkie - GX1000[14]
- 2018: Roll Up - GX1000[15][8]
- 2018: El Camino - GX1000[16]
- 2019: CANDYLAND - Supreme - by William Strobeck[11]
- 2019: He's in the Green - by Zane Timpson, Adam Anorga, and Layla Venegas[12]
- 2020: FFFURTHER - Westernworld - by Anorga & Timpson[13]
Death
editRamirez died in a crash with a truck on 7th street in San Francisco's South of Market area while commuting on his skateboard.[17][18][19] KGO-TV reported, "Just seconds before he died in a crash with a truck in San Francisco's South of Market area, video shows pro skateboarder Pablo 'P-Spliff' Ramirez grabbing the bumper of a truck and being towed through a busy intersection."[20]
Pablo Ramirez Foundation
editPablo's family established the Pablo Ramirez Foundation or (PRF) in his honor with the aim to help kids and young adults develop a positive lifestyle through skateboarding, music and art.[1][21] Since its founding, the Pablo Ramirez Foundation has hosted public skateboarding events in New York City and San Francisco.[22] In March 2022, the Pablo Ramirez Foundation presented "The Power of Pablo" a benefit art exhibit with a live musical performance by Tommy Guerrero and DJ set by John Cardiel.[23] The 2022 "Power of Pablo" art show included over 100 artists including Alicia McCarthy, Mark Gonzales, Barry McGee, Ed Templeton, Kevin Long, Elyse Gil, Sean Greene, William Strobeck, Haroshi, Ryan Garshell, Alán González, Nile Gibbs, Jahmal Williams, Jack Curtin, Jeffrey Cheung, Ashley Reem Habr, Roger Krebs, Dave Schubert, and others.[24]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "The legacy of skateboarder Pablo Ramirez". The San Francisco Examiner. May 23, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ Sernoffsky, Evan; Dineen, J.K. (April 24, 2019). "Daredevil skateboarder killed by dump truck on Seventh Street in SoMa - SFChronicle.com". www.sfchronicle.com.
- ^ "Meet GX1000, the Fastest, Most Fearless Crew in Skateboarding". GQ. April 4, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- ^ "The Follow Up: GX Adrenaline Junkies". www.thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- ^ "Skateboarder, artist and musician Pablo "Psplifff" Ramirez left a legacy". Summit News. March 12, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Western World - Awaysted skate video soundtrack - Video by Adam Anorga, Zane Timpson | Skatevideosite". www.skatevideosite.com.
- ^ "ONLY ON ABC7NEWS.COM: Video shows skateboarder Pablo 'P-Spliff' Ramirez holding onto bumper of truck seconds before deadly San Francisco SoMa crash". ABC7 San Francisco. April 25, 2019.
- ^ a b GX1000's "Roll Up" Video, retrieved May 14, 2019
- ^ "GX1000's "Urethane in the Membrane" Article". www.thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ "Truck Hits, Kills Professional Skateboarder Pablo Ramirez In San Francisco SoMa". April 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Supreme - Candyland skate video soundtrack - Video by Bill Strobeck | Skatevideosite". www.skatevideosite.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ a b "Pablo Ramirez He's In The Green Tribute". Palomino. October 25, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c ""FFFURTHER" Promo Presented by Westernworld Clothing | Lowcard Mag". October 7, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ GX1000: Adrenaline Junkie, retrieved July 17, 2019
- ^ "GX1000 - Roll Up skate video soundtrack - Video by Ryan Garshell | Skatevideosite". www.skatevideosite.com. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ GX1000: El Camino, retrieved July 17, 2019
- ^ "Up-and-Coming Daredevil Skateboarder Killed by Truck". InsideHook. April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Muere atropellado por un camión Pablo Ramírez, famoso skater del GX1000". Marca.com (in Spanish). April 26, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ "Muere uno de los mejores skaters del mundo atropellado por un camión de la basura". 20minutos.es (in Spanish). April 25, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ Video shows skateboarder Pablo 'P-Spliff' Ramirez holding onto bumper of truck seconds before deadly San Francisco SoMa crash, KGO-TV, April 24, 2019
- ^ Vainshtein, -Annie. "Pablo Ramirez Foundation kick-off and skate jam". Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Mother of Late Skateboarder Pablo Ramirez Looks to Bring 'Brooklyn Skate Garden' To Life". www.brooklynpaper.com. April 6, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ Sullivan, Denise (March 11, 2022). "Late S.F. skateboarder Pablo Ramirez remembered with group art show". Datebook. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "Juxtapoz Magazine - The Power of Pablo: Loren Michelle on the Art Auction to Benefit The Pablo Ramirez Foundation". www.juxtapoz.com. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
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