Antwuan Willis Dixon (born August 19, 1988) is an American professional skateboarder.

Skateboarding career

Early life

Dixon started skateboarding at the age of twelve, when his mom ordered a Powell Peralta deck from CCS. In addition to the complete, Dixon ordered a skate video VHS: 411 Video Magazine - Issue 40.

Sponsorships

Dixon's first sponsorship was getting boards from Transitions skateboards. After Transitions, Dixon received boards from Chocolate Skateboards and Youngguns Skateboards. At Carson skatepark, Mark Waters saw Dixon skating. This led to Dixon getting on eS.

Baker 3

In 2005, Dixon released his first video part in the critically acclaimed Baker 3. Dixon filmed the entire part over 3 months. Dixon was 16 when the video was released. Dixon was alternately featured in the Baker Skateboards video Baker Has a Deathwish, then rode for Deathwish skateboards. Eventually, Dixon and Deathwish parted ways. After eS, Dixon was sponsored by Supra footwear. In 2009, Dixon got his first pro shoe from Supra. Antwuan's current sponsors include: FTP Skateboards, Hardluck MFG, Straye Shoes, Thunder Trucks, Brooklyn Projects, Hearts and Hammers, and Transitions Skateshop.

Legal issues

On March 22, 2008, Dixon was arrested by Tampa police on charges stemming from possession of marijuana (less than 20 grams) and cocaine with the intent to sell, as well as the battery of three law enforcement officers. Dixon was irrevocably held on $4,000 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. Dixon was released sometime in November or December 2016.