Desmond “Blackman” Rhodes is a professional BMX street rider raised in Brooklyn, New York. From a Ride BMX cover to the King of NYC Streets films and the Brooklyn Banks community, he has built a life around riding on his own terms. His creative world extends into HoodHappy, music and personal style; on Instagram, he goes by DROSE45 at @hoodhappynyc.

Public profile: https://www.instagram.com/hoodhappynyc/
Full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRl_CAg8m3U

© 2026 Desmond Rhodes. Compiled editorial biography; see sources.html for evidence and creator credits.