Antwuan Dixon

Antwuan Willis "Big Kandy" Dixon (born August 19, 1988) is a professional skateboarder. Dixon was alternately featured in the Baker Skateboards video Baker Has a Deathwish. Antwuans sponsors include DOG Skateboards, Dummy Wheels, Shake Junt, and Transitions Skateshop. Deathwish was his former deck sponsor.

Born in Victorville, California and raised in Carson, Dixon received his first skateboard from his older brother who had stolen it from a kid, while hanging out at a local recreational park.

On March 22, 2008, Antwuan 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 3 law enforcement officers. Dixon was irrevocably held on $4,000 dollars 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.

September 13, 2016 - Antwuan was taken back into custody. Charges are pending.

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