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Raygun, Controversial Olympic B-Girl With Questionable Dance Moves, Retires

Raygun, a b-girl who famously competed for Australia in this year's Summer Olympics, says she is retired from the sport of breaking.

Leading Breaking Competition Red Bull BC One Unveils 2024 Schedule

Red Bull BC One, the largest Breaking competition in the world, has announced its USA competition schedule for 2024. The post Leading Breaking Competition Red Bull BC One Unveils 2024 Schedule appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.

Over 58,000 Sign Petition Against Paris Olympics Struggle Breaker Raygun

An online petition calling for an investigation into alleged "misconduct" by Paris Olympics breaker Raygun garnered over 58,000 signatures since it was created on Tuesday. Raygun became infamous for her performance, which earned her a score of zero. The post Over 58,000 Sign Petition Against Paris Olympics Struggle Breaker Raygun appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.

Breaking Debuts At The Olympics, Xitter Had Praise & Jokes

Breaking officially debuted at the Olympic Games on Friday, beginning with the "B-Girls" or women's competition. Many who watched on social media had praise for the event, while some scoffed at the format.

Philadelphia To Host 2023 Red Bull BC One U.S. National Final

Red Bull BC One, the world's largest breaking competition, will hold its National Finals in Philadelphia on August 26.

SNIPES Pro Breaking Tour To Embark On 12-City Cross Country Journey

SNIPES, the leading streetwear and footwear retailer, is sponsoring this year's Pro Breaking Tour competition, which will visit 12 cities. The post SNIPES Pro Breaking Tour To Embark On 12-City Cross Country Journey appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Red Bull BC One 2022 USA National Finals To Be Held In Los Angeles

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull Media House / Red Bull Media House Red Bull BC One, the world’s largest breaking competition, will host its USA National Finals this coming September in sunny Los Angeles, Calif. Previous winners of the five regional cyphers held in various cities across the nation will engage in battle for the title ahead of the Red Bull BC One World Final in November. Red Bull BC One USA National Finals will take place at Eden Hollywood on Saturday, September 17, all part of a weekend of high-level breaking excellence. The nation’s top 16 b-boys and b-girls will bring their best moves to the Eden stage and will be judged by legends of the field. B-girl Asia 1 and BC One All Star Neguin, with Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples fame hosting the affair. Related S...

Red Bull BC One World Finals Makes Triumphant Return To New York #RedBullBCOne

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull BC One / Red Bull Red Bull BC One, the global breaking competition series, will make its way back to the birthplace of Hip-Hop, New York City, this coming fall. Some of the world’s best b-boys and b-girls will converge in Big Apple at the 19th Red Bull BC One Finals, paving way for the glory of the gold at the end. Hip-Hop Wired had the honor of covering the U.S. Red Bull BC One World Finals in 2021, and we’re excited to share with readers that the competition is coming back to the city where breaking was born and refined. Red Bull BC One will host over 60 qualifier events across 30 countries, with winners of the respective competitions earning entry into the World Red Bull BC One Finals. Source: Red Bull BC One / Red Bull Last year, the World Fi...

Red Bull BC One World Finals Loom This Weekend, Competitors To Battle In Last Chance Cypher

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull Content Pool / Red Bull Red Bull BC One has positioned itself as one of the most visible spaces for the breaking community by way of a series of global competitions. The world finals for Red Bull BC One are happening this weekend in Gdańsk, Poland, and on Thursday (November 4), a last chance cypher event will complete the list of b-girls and b-boys battling for the title. Hip-Hop Wired was on hand in Orlando, Fla. for the Red Bull BC One U.S. Finals, with b-boy Morris winning it all against a stacked list of strong dancers. On the other side, b-girl Isis took home the title in a battle that went down to the wire and solidified their place in the World Finals. Logistix, a Red Bull BC One All Star, is a U.S. Wild Card competitor alongside b-boy Fle...

Red Bull BC One U.S. Finals Concluded In Thrilling Fashion In Orlando #RedBullBCOne

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull / Red Bull The Red Bull BC One U.S. Finals concluded over the weekend and featured some of the nation’s best B-Girls and B-Boys clashing for the chance to represent America at the World Finals this November. In one of the most intense contests of its sort, Isis and Morris fought through tough opposition to emerge victoriously but the journey is far from over for the pair. Source: N. Dennis / @thrifttheasphaltrunway Hip-Hop Wired attended the Red Bull BC One US Finals in sunny Orlando, Fla., which was held at the Ace Cafe in the city’s downtown section and hosted by O-Zone native E-Turn and Ivan The Urban Action Figure. The battles were preceded by a number of workshops, panel discussions, and open cyphers featuring B-Girls and B-Boys of varying a...

World’s Largest Breaking Competition Red Bull BC One New York Cypher Winners Announced

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull BC One / Red Bull BC One Red Bull BC One, the world’s largest breaking completion, kicked off its 18th season in the birthplace of breaking, New York City, this past Saturday (July 24). The Red Bull BC One New York Cypher competition is the first of four regional contests that will determine which b-girl or b-boy will g on and represent the United States after the National Finals event concludes this fall. Live from the rooftop of 350 Grand Street in the Big Apple, the top dancers from the city gathered for a series of one-on-one b-girl and b-boy battles with b-girl Marta and b-boy Frankie besting everyone in their respective 8 to 16-breaking contestant bracket and will be featured at the Red Bull BC One National Finals later next month in Florid...

Red Bull BC One, World’s Largest Breaking Competition, Announces U.S. City Cyphers

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull BC One / Red Bull Red Bull BC One, regarded as the world’s largest breaking competition, will make its return to New York City next month and will feature competitions in three other major cities. The four City Cypher regional qualifiers will ultimately feature the top 16 B-Boys and B-Girls in the nation who will aim to win the National Final before going for the World Final. Since 2004, Red Bull BC One has played host to the revered pillar of Hip-Hop that is breaking, with competitors from all over the globe staking their claim to become the best of their field. The City Cyphers will begin on July 24 in New York, then the following week, Los Angeles will host a qualifier on July 31. From there, Boston hosts a cypher on August 7, and the events w...

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