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By now, you’ve likely heard Tyshawn Jones is suing Supreme for $26 million, claiming the brand wrongfully terminated his $1 million-a-year contract. The alleged reason? Breach of contract. But the real question: was it worth it? Tyshawn has been a fixture in the Supreme universe for over a decade, first appearing in 2014’s skate film Cherry. His courthouse clips earned him the nickname “the Courthouse Kid” by William Strobeck, and he quickly became a standout among a rising class of skaters that included Na-Kel Smith, Sage Elsesser, Sean Pablo, and more. Alongside OGs like Dylan Rieder, Mark Gonzales, and Jason Dill, Cherry felt like a generational handoff. As Supreme exploded into mainstream consciousness, Tyshawn was front and center. He starred in the brand’s Louis Vuitton collab lookbook. He appeared in their Vogue profile with James Jebbia. He was Supreme’s golden child. So what happened? According to Tyshawn, he was told the brand wouldn’t interfere with his other gigs as long as they weren’t tied to another skate company. But in September 2024, his contract was abruptly terminated in an alleged attempt to cut costs ahead of the brand’s acquisition by EssilorLuxottica that October. The lawsuit claims that Supreme ousted Tyshawn to “free up capital” and block him from cashing in on shares that would only mature if he were still under contract at the time of sale. To make matters worse, Jones alleges that Supreme leadership told third parties he was dropped for breaching his contract, costing him further opportunities and damages to his reputation. Hence the $26 million suit. While Tyshawn and Supreme work through their dispute in court and the details behind the claims come to light, you can’t help but wonder…Did Supreme really cut loose the face of modern skateboarding to balance the books? And if so, was it the right call?

05.14 02:53

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