The first Red Bull BC One World Finals 2009 was held on November 18, 2009, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, an iconic hip-hop venue. The event brought together 16 B-Boys from 11 countries to compete in front of over 1,600 fans...See moreThe first Red Bull BC One World Finals 2009 was held on November 18, 2009, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, an iconic hip-hop venue. The event brought together 16 B-Boys from 11 countries to compete in front of over 1,600 fans. A second final would be held in NYC later in 2014. The overall winner of this edition was French B-Boy Lilou, who earned the title "The One" for the second time, becoming the first to achieve this feat in the competition's history. Lilou fought an intense three-round final against Cloud, an American competitor returning after a four-year hiatus while touring with Madonna. Lilou won thanks to his style, confidence, and charisma. Throughout the evening, Lilou also defeated Kolobok (Ukraine) in the first round, Thesis (USA) in the quarterfinals, and Morris (USA) in the semifinals. The edition also saw the participation of several American B-Boys from different regions, as well as Wing, the 2008 champion, who was eliminated in the quarterfinals. The event was hosted by KRS-One and marked a highlight in the history of breakdancing, with an electric atmosphere and high-level performances. Written by
Red Bull BC One
See less