Fil-Am group Jabbawockeez receives Living Legend of Hip Hop award
The Filipino-American dance group Jabbawockeez recently received the Living Legend of Hip Hop Award at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship Finals at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
The prestigious award was conferred to the group on August 5 in front of an audience of 6,000 including the world’s best dance crews from over 40 nations.
Hip Hop International (HHI) President, Howard Schwartz said that the Jabbawockeez made history by being the first dance crew to receive the prestigious award in 11 years, a news release posted on the the HHI website said.
“The dance crew’s unmatched mystic and captivating performance style launched the group from street credible to world famous through live performances and high profile media attention,” Schwartz said.
“In the process, they have inspired many of their fellow street dancers to pursue careers and reach for their dreams in dance,” he added.
The HHI is the organizer of the USA and World Hip Hop Dance Championships and also created “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew” where the Jabbawockeez were the champions of the first season of the show.
The Living Legend of Hip Hop Award is given to individuals for their contribution to the world of hip hop culture.
Some popular awardees include Randy Jackson, Mc Hammer, DJ Kool Herc and Boogaloo Sam to name a few.
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