Antwuan Dixon


Antwuan Willis Dixon is a professional skateboarder. Dixon's first video part was a feature in Baker 3. Dixon was alternately featured in the Baker Skateboards video Baker Has a Deathwish, then rode for Deathwish skateboards before parting ways. Antwuan's current sponsors include: FTP Skateboards, Hardluck MFG, Straye Shoes, Thunder Trucks, Brooklyn Projects, Hearts and Hammers, and Transitions Skateshop.

Biography

Early life

Born in Victorville, California and raised in Carson, Dixon received his first skateboard from his brother who stole it from someone at a skatepark, then later gave it to Dixon.
On March 22, 2008, Dixon was arrested by Tampa police on charges stemming from possession of marijuana and cocaine with the intent to sell, as well as the battery of three law enforcement officers. Dixon was irrevocably held on $4,000 dollars bond, which was subsequently paid for his immediate release.
In an interview for Skateboardermag, Dixon spoke on the incident:
In 2013, Dixon received a three year jail sentence after violating his probation, and was charged with battery, vandalism, and child endangerment after an argument at a convenience store escalated to violence. Dixon gave details in an interview with Thrasher magazine during his jail sentence:
Dixon served his sentence and is now living in Los Angeles.
On September 13, 2016, Dixon was taken back into custody. Charges are pending.
He was released sometime in November or December 2016.