Background: Paul Rodriguez, also known as “P-Rod” was recognized as a prodigy at the young age of 14, only two years after he started skating. His consistency, effortless style and persistence on his board led Paul to travel far from his home town of Northridge, CA to the City Streets around the world as a part of the legendary City Stars team. His passion for skating and filming with his friends led to his breakout part in Logic 6 in 2000, Street Cinema in 2001 and landed him Rookie of the Year in 2002 for his part in Tranworld’s video production “In Bloom.” He turned pro later that year. A regular at X Games over the years, Rodriguez has taken home an impressive 4 gold medals between 2004 and 2012. In more recent years, he's become the CEO of Primitive Skateboarding and co-created Andale Bearings with Joey Brezinski.

Video gallery:

Paul Rodriguez Skate Beginnings - ESPN X Games

Paul Rodriguez "Never" Unmastered

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Paul Rodriguez 2015

Paul Rodriguez video edit 2015

2/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Paul Rodriguez & Shane O'neill - Battle Royale at Street League

Chris Cole runs up on Paul Rodriguez and Shane O'neill for a Battle Royale at Street League.

7/24/2014 12:00:00 AM

Paul Rodriguez Vs Moose: BATB7 - Round 2

Paul Rodriguez and Moose battle it out in a game of S.K.A.T.E. during the second round of Battle at The Berrics 7 - Pros vs Joes.

7/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Paul Rodriguez Vs Jonny Giger: BATB7 - Round 1

Paul Rodriguez and Jonny Giger battle it out in a game of S.K.A.T.E. during the first round of Battle at The Berrics 7 - Pros vs Joes.

6/28/2014 12:00:00 AM

Paul Rodriguez & Eric Koston - Battle Royale

Paul Rodriguez and Eric Koston decide to Battle Royale it over a trick neither one of them would call their favorite.

6/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Paul Rodriguez Skate Beginnings - ESPN X Games

Professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez returns to his formative skate spots in Northridge, Calif. in his latest X Games Pro Series episode.

3/5/2014 12:00:00 AM

PJ Ladd vs Paul Rodriguez Finals

Nice tricks anyway lol ;)

1/6/2014 12:00:00 AM

Pro Skateboarder Paul Rodriguez—The Way Up, presented by Target

Professional Skateboarder Paul Rodriguez talks about the constant drive and accomplishments both big and small that led him to achieve his dream of becoming one of the top competitive skateboarders in the world.

7/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

Paul Rodriguez Life: The Main Shot "Street Cinema" Recreated Ep. 6, Part 02

Pro skateboarder Paul Rodriguez takes over the Berrics to recreate his first full part from the 2001 City Stars video release "Street Cinema." P-Rod along with his original filmer Heath Brinkley give themselves 24-hours to shoot all 48-tricks including the main shot.

2/12/2013 12:00:00 AM

Paul Rodriguez, Eric Koston, Stefan Janoski At Go Skateboarding Day NYC 2012

Go Skateboarding Day has become an international holiday for the skate set and no city celebrates it like New York City. Tim Brodhagen and the dose crew embedded with Paul Rodriguez, Eric Koston, Stefan Janoski and hundreds of local skaters as they bombed streets from the Maloof Skate Park in Flushing Meadows Queens to the Williamsburg Bridge to the newly renovated Coleman Park on the Lower East Side.

6/26/2012 12:00:00 AM