Atiba Jefferson on Skateboarding, Photography & Finding Purpose | Artist Friendly

Описание: On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden sits down with legendary photographer Atiba Jefferson, whose lens has captured icons across skateboarding, music, fashion, and sports. From humble beginnings and a love of skating to documenting Kobe Bryant, Tyler, The Creator, and Turnstile, Atiba opens up about art, humility, brotherhood, and the long road from passion to purpose.

What’s in the episode:
How skateboarding taught Atiba failure, resilience, and creative freedom
Early struggles growing up on food stamps and chasing a dream in California
Shooting legends like Kobe Bryant, Playboi Carti, and Tyler, The Creator
The connection between skate culture, hip-hop, and visual storytelling
The making of his ESPN documentary Monochrome: The Black Experience in Skateboarding
Why he believes ego is the enemy of true artistry
Lessons learned from his twin brother and building a creative career together
Thoughts on success, patience, and owning your story after decades in the game
Skateboarding’s cultural revolution—from outcast scene to Olympic sport
The power of giving back, staying grounded, and creating for the love of it
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On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today's breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as an artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn't just interviews — it's a masterclass in creative survival from those who've lived it.