The skateboarding world and rap metal heads are remembering Sam Rivers, the bassist of Limp Bizkit, who has passed away.
Fred Durst, Wes Borland, John Otto, and DJ Lethal are mourning the loss of their bandmate and brother, sharing memories of the brotherhood they had with Sam.
Skateboarding has always been part of the band’s life, especially for Fred Durst, who has been skating since the 90s.
Limp Bizkit even featured skateboarders in the iconic music video for Break Stuff, including a young Torey Pudwill shredding Skatelab skatepark.
That connection between music and skateboarding made the video a memorable part of both worlds.
Sam shared a love for skate culture too.
He often wore Element shirts while on tour, showing his casual appreciation for the style and the scene. That personal touch made him relatable to fans who also love skating and street culture.
After his passing, skaters have been honoring Rivers by revisiting Break Stuff, paying their respects and saying RIP to the bassist who helped define a generation of music and skateboarding crossover.
Limp Bizkit shared a heartfelt message on social media:
"💔 In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers 💔
Today we lost our brother.
Our bandmate.
Our heartbeat.Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic.
The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.
We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.
He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human.
A true legend of legends.
And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory.We love you, Sam.
We’ll carry you with us, always.Rest easy, brother.
Your music never ends.— Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal ❤️"
Nu metal heads and skateboarders are coming together to celebrate Sam’s life, remembering the impact he had both on stage and at the skatepark.
His music, his love for skating, and his personality will be remembered by those who grew up listening, skating, and following Limp Bizkit through the years.