From out of nowhere amateur Ishod Wair claimed the Maloof Money Cup Skateboarding World Championships title and $100,000 cash in Kimberley, South Africa. Equally surprising was hometown favorite Tommy Fynn, born in Durban, South Africa, beating Ryan Decenzo in the semi finals for a shot at the title, but fell just short of Wair and claimed second place and $40,000.

Wair earned his spot in the Maloof Money championships with his victory in the amateur event in D.C. back in..Full Story

33-year-old Baker skateboards owner Andrew"the Boss" Reynolds claimed the win and $160,000 at the first-ever Maloof Money Cup D.C. He defeating local favorite Jack Curtin before battling Manny Santiago and finally, his long time friend, Ronnie Creager in the finals.

Reynolds, the most beloved skater in the industry, beat out a very talented group of skaters to win the title and the solid chunk of change. It's hard to say with what Reynolds means to skateboarding that he came..Full Story

Staying true to form, Joe and Gavin Maloof will donate the custom designed skatepark for the Maloof Money Cup D.C. to the city after the contest is over. Like they did in NYC, Joe and Gavin inked a multi-year deal with the city of Washington D.C. to host the Maloof Money Cup for years to come.

The World Class skate park will be built next to RFK stadium in D.C. appropriately to be named Maloof Cup Park.

Firm believers of impacting the local skate communities long after..Full Story