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Na-Kel Smith
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Smith at SXSW in 2015
Background information
Birth name Na-Kel Allah Smith
Born (1994-07-22) July 22, 1994 (age 30)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Skateboarder
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active 2013–present
Labels
  • A Dream No Longer Deferred
  • Narcowave

Na-Kel Allah Smith (born July 22, 1994) is an American skateboarder, rapper, songwriter, and actor. He grew up in Los Angeles and became known for being part of the hip hop collective called Odd Future. He appeared in their music videos, online vlogs, and their TV show Loiter Squad on Adult Swim. He also performed live with the group and its members.

Na-Kel Smith's Career Journey

Na-Kel Smith started his music career in 2013. His first recorded song was on Tyler, the Creator's album Wolf. It was a song called "Trashwang," which featured many artists.

In 2014, after being in the Supreme skateboarding video "Cherry", Smith helped start his own company. It's called Hardies and makes skateboard parts and clothes. He started it with his teammate Tyshawn Jones.

In 2015, he formed a music group called Hog Slaughta Boyz. This was a duo with Earl Sweatshirt, who was also a member of Odd Future.

Smith also became an actor. In 2018, he starred in his first movie, Mid90s. This film was directed by Jonah Hill.

In 2019, Smith released his first full music album, Twothousand Nakteen. It was released through A Dream No Longer Deferred Records and Narcowave.

Did you know? Na-Kel Smith is the nephew of professional skateboarder Kareem Campbell.

Na-Kel Smith's Music Albums

Studio Albums

  • Twothousand Nakteen (2019)
  • 3000nakteen (2019)
  • Mr. Made It Off of Western (2020)
  • A Dream No Longer Deferred (2021)
  • Skullface Bonehead (2022)
  • + (2022)
  • + + Mix2 -_- (2022)
  • HML.mX 3D (2022)
  • Racecarstuntman222 (2022)
  • Free Pops FR (2023)
  • Stand Alone Stuntman (2023)

Extended Plays (EPs)

  • Racecarstuntman (2021)
  • African American Death Dodger (2022)
  • Life is hard but not as hard as me (2022)

Singles as Lead Artist

List of singles as lead artist, with showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"SilenceDArapgame"
(with Earl Sweatshirt, as Hog Slaughta Boyz)
2015 non-album singles
"Blooming" 2016
"Go to Work" 2017
"Warzone"
"Demon Slayer"
"Pnuemonia"
"Stop Hating Start Trying"
"BAL/NAQ/DAW"
"Add It Up"
(featuring Enwhytj)
2018
"White Tee"
"Watch It Work"
"A Love Song For You"
"Ntro" 2019 3000nakteen

Guest Appearances

List of guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Trashwang" 2013 Tyler, the Creator, Jasper, Lucas, L-Boy, Taco, Left Brain, Lee Spielman Wolf
"DNA" 2015 Earl Sweatshirt I Don't Like ..., I Don't Go Outside
"Life of a Young ... Vol. 7 Intro" Enwhytj N/A
"Principalities" 2016 Mad Max
"No Games" Lil' Jumpoff, Ryder
"Interviews" Frank Ocean, Ryan Moore, Ibrahim Hariri, Sage Elsesser, Evan Clark, Nabil Hariri Blonde
"Too High" 2018 Leven Kali, Buddy I Get High When I Think About Us
"dirt" 2020 Pink Siifu NEGRO
"Snowing" Zelooperz Valley of Life
"PUPPY" Kahlil Blu DOG
"Either Way" BbyMutha Muthaland
"Boss Up" MadeinTYO Never Forgotten
"Vivica" 2021 Sideshow Wicked Man's Reprise
"Titanic" 2022 Earl Sweatshirt Sick!
"Smoke & Mirrors" Eyedress N/A
"Bodega Bandit" AG Club IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
"Kelly Green" Valee Vacabularee

Film and TV Appearances

Movies

Year Title Role Notes Produced By Reference
2014 "Illegal Civilization 2" Himself Skate Video Mikey Alfred
2014 "..." Himself Skate Video Federico Vitetta
2014 "Joyride" Himself Skate Video Bill Strobeck
Sage Elsesser
2014 "Cherry" Himself Skate Video Supreme
2016 Away Days Himself Skate Video Adidas Skateboarding
2017 ... Gangster Himself Skate Video Supreme
Bill Strobeck
2018 Mid90s Ray Feature Film Jonah Hill, Eli Bush, Ken Kao, Scott Rudin, Lila Yacoub
"Blessed" Himself Skate Video Supreme
2019 "Boys Of Summer 2" Himself Skate Video Logan Lara
2020 "Godspeed" Himself Skate Video Davonte Jolly

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2012–2014 Loiter Squad Himself

Music Videos

Year Title Album Role Notes
2011 "B.S.D" by Tyler, the Creator featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco Goblin Himself
2012 "Rella" by Hodgy Beats, Domo Genesis, and Tyler, the Creator The OF Tape Vol. 2
"Oldie" by Odd Future
2013 "Whoa" by Earl Sweatshirt featuring Tyler, the Creator Doris
2017 "Sunflower" by Rex Orange County
2018 "Too High" by Leven Kali featuring Na-Kel Smith and Buddy I Get High When I Think About Us
2020 "Tens Into Benjamins" by Matt Ox and Na-Kel Smith
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