Stevie Williams’ Sk8tique - Grand Opening

Carleton Curtis

• October 15 2008
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If you’re in the ATL this Friday, be sure to swing by Stevie Williams’ new shop Sk8tique. Besides the shop opening, there will also be performances by The Cool Kids, Asher Roth and E-40, and Flo Rida, Rich Boy, Ludacris, and Ne-Yo are also slotted to attend. Check the flyer for the full details—the press release is underneath…

Sk8tique
1140 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

ATL RAMPS UP FOR STREET SKATE FASHION
Stevie Williams, DJ Don Cannon and The DGK Family Present
The Grand Opening of Sk8tique Boutique
Celebrit y attendees come out to support, including:
Flo Rida, Rich Boy, Ludacris, Ne-Yo and more

WHO: Stevie Williams - Professional Skateboarder, Owner and Founder of DGK and Founder of Sk8tique
DJ Don Cannon- one of Philly’s hottest young DJs and current resident and fixture of Atlanta’s music scene

DGK – Skateboard brand “Dirty Ghetto Kids” and affiliated skate team

WHAT: This Friday night, Stevie Williams, DJ Don Cannon and The DGK family will host celebrities, musicians, and tastemakers from across the industry to celebrate the unveiling of the Atlanta flagship store, Sk8tique. The new skate boutique offers a fusion between the urban and skating communities and gear provided by DGK, The Kayo Corp and other select brands.

The event will be held at the newly unveiled store in Little Five Points, and will showcase a one-of-a-kind skate ramp, hot new product and even collectors’ pieces. Guests will have the chance to see high-energy
performances by The Cool Kids, Asher Roth and E-40. An Xbox gaming area will be equipped with Tony
Hawk’s “Project 8” (featuring Stevie Williams) and appetizers and drinks will be served throughout the evening, set to the music of DJ Infamous and DJ OX Banga.

WHEN: Friday October 17, 2008

WHERE: Sk8tique
1140 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

MORE: Stevie Williams is one of the hottest street skateboarders in the country and the embodiment of today’s prevalent hip hop/skate culture. Hailing from the streets of Philadelphia, Stevie Williams went from homeless to pro skater to entrepreneur to media mogul, and has earned the respect and acclamation from the top athletes in the sport as well as the tastemakers in the industry. He picked up a skateboard at age 11 and has been making waves in mainstream and action sports media ever since. DJ Don Cannon- is a highly sought-after DJ and producer, known for his cutting edge yet classical style of music with an Atlanta added bounce. Cannon has worked with artists such as, Young Jeezy, Jay-Z and 50 Cent. DGK- Skate company DGK (“Dirty Ghetto Kids”) was founded by Stevie Williams and pays homage to his Philly days when he and his skate crew would be taunted at skate spots throughout the city such as the infamous Love Park. DGK is a highly sought-after and recognized cutting-edge brand that produces skateboard decks, wheels, apparel and accessories and sponsors an impressive roster of young skate superstars like Marcus McBride, Lenny Rivas, Jack Curtin, Wade Des Armo, Darren Harper, Rodrigo Lima and Keelan Dadd.