Published on April 8th, 2024 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

B-Boy Menno and B-Boy Stripes Reign Supreme at Red Bull Lords of the Floor 2024 in Seattle

The streets of Seattle shook with electrifying energy as breaking legends clashed in the epic showdown of the year at the 2024 Red Bull Lords of the Floor Competition. Amongst the chaos and frenzy, B-Boy Menno and B-Boy Stripes emerged as the undisputed champions, solidifying their status as breaking royalty.

Returning to its roots in Seattle after over two decades, Red Bull Lords of the Floor brought together a constellation of stars, with none other than the hilarious Jo Koy holding down emcee duties and the legendary Common setting the stage ablaze with his musical prowess. The WAMU Theater in Seattle was the battleground where sixteen dynamic duos of b-boys and b-girls unleashed their gravity-defying moves, flawless footwork, and mind-bending freezes, all vying for the coveted title of Red Bull Lords of the Floor.

The historic event was not just a celebration of breaking’s past but also a glimpse into its future, with the art form set to make its debut on the world’s grandest sporting stage in the coming months.

In an epic clash of titans, B-Boy Menno and B-Boy Stripes emerged victorious in a final showdown against the formidable duo of Lil G and Alvin. With their groundbreaking and innovative style, Menno and Stripes left an indelible mark on the competition, earning them the esteemed title of 2024 Red Bull Lords of the Floor champions.

Reflecting on their monumental win, Menno expressed, “There were a lot of people in the original Red Bull Lords of the Floor line-up that I looked up to when I was younger. This is one of the most iconic competitions I can be a part of, so it has a different value to me than any other battle. I was just happy to touch that stage.”

Stripes, echoing the sentiment of breaking enthusiasts worldwide, reminisced, “This is one of the first breaking competitions I had ever seen. I would watch the clips of the first Red Bull Lords of the Floor on my school computer. The fact that the competition came back was already enough. Even if I wasn’t in it, I would still be hype that it’s back.”

View this event clip below courtesy of RedBull Content Pool

Since its inception in 2001, Red Bull Lords of the Floor has been a pivotal moment in the evolution of competitive breaking, catapulting the dance form from the underground to the global stage. Serving as the blueprint for modern breaking competitions, this iconic event laid the groundwork for Red Bull BC One, the prestigious annual global 1v1 breaking competition that recently celebrated its 20th World Final edition.

In the Building

Menno is a World Champion B-Boy with one of the most original styles on the breaking scene. Hailing from the Netherlands, the three-time Red Bull BC One World Champion has collected nearly every major solo championship title under his belt. The multi-disciplinary artist and father got his start in breaking in 2001 and is respected worldwide for his fluid transitional style. Menno represents Hustlekidz Crew, Def Dogz, and Red Bull BC One All Stars.

At 36, B-Boy Stripes has been breaking for over 20 years. The Jackson, Florida, based b-boy has earned numerous titles for his powerful yet seamless style, including Unbreakable 2018, Outbreak Europe 2019, and Hip OPsession 2012. Stripes is a crew member of Main Ingredients, Flipside Kingz, and Sweet Technique.

Judges were a panel of respected breakers, including B-Boy The End from South Korea’s Gamblerz Crew, a renowned breakdance luminary and Seattle-based B-Boy; Orb representing Circle of Fire, who competed in the 2001 edition of Red Bull Lords of the Floor; B-Girl A.T. of Finland; B-Boy Storm, a pioneer of European Hip Hop culture, and the legendary B-Girl Beta from Miami.

The evening paid tribute to break and Hip Hop culture with beats provided by DJ Fleg and D.J. Mar Ski. Audiences enjoyed a special performance by Hip Hop icon Common, and renowned stand-up comic and actor Jo Koy, who emceed the original Red Bull Lords of the Floor event, returned as emcee for the night.

Credit: Red Bull Media House

Twixx and Jeromeskee compete against K-Mel and Prada-G at Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, WA, USA on April 6, 2024. // Carlo Cruz / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070282 // Usage for editorial use only //
Venue at Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, WA, USA on April 6, 2024. // Carlo Cruz / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070292 // Usage for editorial use only //
Stripes and Menno compete at Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, WA, USA on April 6, 2024. // Carlo Cruz / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070295 // Usage for editorial use only //
Stripes and Menno compete at Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, WA, USA on April 6, 2024. // Carlo Cruz / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070300 // Usage for editorial use only //
Top 16 Crews pose for a group photo at the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070346 // Usage for editorial use only //
B-Boy Menno competes at the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070347 // Usage for editorial use only //
B-Boy Kamel competes against Stripes and Menno at the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070353 // Usage for editorial use only //
B-Girl India competes with B-Girl Logistx at the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070361 // Usage for editorial use only //
B-Boy Lil G competes with Alvin against B-Girl Logistx and B-Girl India at the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070364 // Usage for editorial use only //
Venue at Red Bull Lords of The Floor is the WAMU Theatre at Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070358 // Usage for editorial use only //
B-Boy Alvin competes with B-Boy Lil G at the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070363 // Usage for editorial use only //
B-Boy Menno and B-Boy Stripes are the Winners of the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070365 // Usage for editorial use only //
B-Boy Menno and B-Boy Stripes are the Winners of the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070367 // Usage for editorial use only //
B-Boy Alvin competes with Lil G against El Nino and Victor at the Red Bull Lords of The Floor at WAMU Theatre in Seattle, USA on April 6th, 2024. // Little Shao / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202404070354 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.