Every action sport has that guy whose everywhere you look, but you don't know exactly what the hell he does. Well, Malcolm McCassy is THAT guy in motocross. When I say THAT guy, I don't mean it in a bad way... in fact, Malcolm is everywhere you look because he's a straight smooth-ass pimp daddy that's been hustling since he popped out of the womb.
I've known Malcolm for some time and I don't really know how I met him, but I do know that we've shared some good freestyle rap battles in the past. These days, Mr. McCassy can be found with his hand in numerous cookie jars including heading up the marketing department over at FMF Racing, running his underwear brand Ethika, interviewing the sport's best for Malcolm TV and now starring in and episode of MTV's hit show "Made", which airs tomorrow night (May 28th) at 7pm Pacific time, 10pm Eastern time.
So that you can get to know Malcolm a bit more about before watching his episode of "Made", I decided to do a little "Hello My Name Is&" with the dude. Peep game. As always, click "Read More" at the bottom of this post to view the entire dealyo.
Malcolm McCassy
Malcolm's the one on the right... WHAAAAATTT!
Hello my name is...
Malcolm McCassy V
A.K.A.
Mims
I was raised in...
Encinitas California, the opposite of Compton.
The reason that you're reading about me is...
I've raced motocross since I was five years old, hosted over seven action sports kids videos/DVD's, MC'd around 30 plus action sports TV shows/events and have seven Road Champs action figures made of me - sold in Target/Walmart/Toy R Us. I've been able to travel the world for over 10 years with Travis Pastrana, Jeremy McGrath, Carey Hart, Ryan Sheckler... and a few other brotha's. For the past 12 years I've jumped companies as the Director of Marketing starting with No Fear, Alpinestars, and now FMF Int'l/Racing (pumped on the new gig). I also have my own company launching called Ethika, Inc. with athletes Ryan Sheckler, Travis Pastrana, Loui Vito, Davi Millsaps, Carey Hart, Nathaniel Curran, and many more in the family. I'm in a new Axe Body Spray commercial on Direct TV, and you can watch my latest mission to Indiana on MTV May 28th 2009 7pm Pacific Time 10pm Eastern time. I'm a normal guy for sure, but I feel beyond blessed for everything that has come my way in life.
Right now I'm working on...
Getting my company Ethika launched. It's something I'm truly passionate about. I'm also working on spreading the FMF love. The clothing line and technical product are all the all time greatest!
But I'd rather be...
In the Bahamas at Hotel Atlantis with my girlfriend Christine and close friends — consuming lots of Patron.
My most prized possessions are...
Hands down the Lord, my family, girlfriend, close friends, health, and really just the freedom & opportunity we wake up to everyday.
But I'd give it all away for...
Not a damn thing Smokey, break YO SELF fool!!!
The first thing I do in the morning is...
Sit down to pee right away. You might question my manly hood verses a guy that stands up to pee, but my way keeps the throne much cleaner. I've actually got a surf legend buddy Kala Alexander that lives in Hawaii, and he has a note on the toilet saying, "I will beat the heck out of you if you don't sit", and he's no joke!
The last thing I do at night is...
For sure a no brainier — I've got a smoking hot girlfriend and I'm a man, hear me roar! But, it's not exactly what you're all thinking... I break wind releasing all the pressure for a good night sleep. Occasionally my lovely sweetheart might get a lil' Dutch oven... I'm just saying.
Malcolm McCassy
Contrary to popular belief, Malcolm is NOT always in the middle.
My momma always said...
"Life's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you'll get." Well, maybe not those exact words, but my mom is the greatest person alive, love her so much!
The worst job I ever had was...
I did dishes at a health food restaurant and the nacho cheese super platter would stick to the plate like crazy glue. These same 100 year old ladies would purposely come every Friday night before closing time, whip out there dentures, and scarf the Nachos leaving a slaughter of a mess. I'd be trying to get my Friday night on and they would just take their time and I had to wait, then they would give me a sarcastic chuckle on the way out e-breaking the corners on there walkers.
I love it when people...
Are themselves. I don't care what their style is as long as they're not trying to be something they aren't. You can't beat the real deal. Accept it and let the good times roll!
I can't stand when people...
Think that they are God's gift to the world, and sadly it's normally just a cover up for all their huge insecurities. Most of these types of peeps need to just buckle with a serious tear session, let the drops flow like the salmon of Capistrano. I'm here for you guys, let it out... you'll feel so much better. Not hating, just sayin'.
My favorite FMX rider is...
Travis Pastrana. Not just because he's the greatest thing since the robot dance move in the 80's, but he knows what he wants in life and goes after it 100%. I've been blessed to be friends with him for over 10 years and I've seen the positive impact he's made to everyone lucky enough to grace his presence. Plus how many people are truly blessed to have 199 lives, and that's no joke.
The most beautiful thing I've ever seen is...
On Christmas morning... my garage door opened and a brand new FMF Honda CRF250 was glowing on the stand. I'm not trying to get all soft with the Honda talk, but even more beautiful then the Honda (which is hard to imagine) was my girlfriend Christine sitting on it wearing nothing but her Red Santa suit. Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas to me!
The ugliest thing I've ever seen is...
This girl my buddy Hoops hooked up with one off night. Next morning it was high noon, sun blaring in the window, and up from the floor this darn Wilder beast rolls to her feet, electric corn rows frizzing, and teeth with such sharp curvature they could open up a can of tuna. My boy Hoops has never been the same since... he can't even watch the movie Shrek because he has flashbacks.
I am what I drive, which is...
Shiny as an icicle on my low rider tricycle.
My iPod is filled with...
Lil' Wayne, Jay Z, Kelley James, Journey, Cindy Lauper, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Rick Springfield, Lil' Jon, T-Pain, Pit Bull and Pink (Alicia Rocks).
Malcolm McCassy
The Mac and the Malc.
My favorite place in the world is...
Ireland, because I've got to back up my roots, and the place is just tight.
The last time I swore I'd never drink was after a night of...
Drinking tons of Cisco (which is bum wine and I'm pretty sure it was developed to kill off certain part of society). Little D, Brian Davis, and the FMF crew swear by it. After my experience drinking it, I went to detox and have been sober ever since. OK, maybe not, but it sounded cool.
If you see me walking down the street say...
"I wish I was a little bit taller, wish I had a dollar, wish I had a girl in the hood I would caller her, wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a 64' Impala" Or just say "Yo, Malc, what's crackin' kid?"
My most notable run-in with the law was when...
I was eight years old. We had to ride on the street for a mile before getting to our riding spot called "The Pits", which was also illegal to ride at. There were six of us on bikes (mine was a Honda CR60), when suddenly a cop pulled up to the stop sign in front of us. Our first instinct was to stop... Yeah right! We pinned it in all different directions trying to ditch him. Just when I thought we were in the clear, a freaking helicopter flew overhead with someone yelling "STOP WHERE YOU ARE!" on the PA (it was like a scene from C.H.I.P.S). Then six cops on dirt bikes surrounded us. That was my most notable run-in, but when I walked into court with bowl cut, chipped tooth, the judge just laughed at me and let me go.
If I had to say sorry it would be because...
I did something jacked up and need to sack up.
I get agro when...
I don't eat and then when I finally get to eat after starving, the meal sucks.
Future goals and plans...
Enjoy everyday, respect every moment, grow with the FMF family, my family, and launch my brand Ethika, which will also be giving back to all sorts of charity's like the Sheckler Foundation. Just make a difference, I really feel blessed. I'm also launching malcolmsworld.tv in a month (check it out!). And you can normally follow my mission on fmfracing.com or youtube.com/malcolmsworldtv or go to youtube.com then search Malcolm McCassy.
And before I leave I'd like to give a shout out to...
Ryan Leyba (freestyle rapper), all the baby mommas out there, people doing the Stanky Leg, dudes with Mullets (I was once there), people that know people, McGrath, Pastrana, Astephen, Sheckler, Lutzka, Curran, Adam Cianciarulo, Little D, Gabriele & Denise Mazzarolo, Bill Savino (Honda Family), MTV "Made", Alpinestars, AJ Dia, Hank Renteria, Jeff Weiner (he's a legend), my brothers Jeremy/Shane/Colin, my Ethika family, for sure the FMF International & Racing family, Oakley, New Era, MirraCo Bikes (I love Dave Mirra), DVS Shoes (BD/Ricky/Leatherman/Gavin/Dano), Gretchen, Shane, Kane, Randy Sheckler, Sheckler Racing... Wow, I just woke up and I don't even know where all these names came from — I must've been in the zone... oh and my girlfriend who truly rocks!
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