Paul Rodriguez Talks Similarities Between Skateboarding & Hip-Hop

In a recent sit down with new school hip-hop website The Masked Gorilla, pro skateboarder Paul

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In a recent sit down with new school hip-hop website The Masked Gorilla, pro skateboarder Paul Rodriguez delves into the correlation between skateboarding and hip-hop. As two of the most widespread outlets for youth these days, P-Rod informs of his love for the two ever-popular mediums and the roles that each play in his life.

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