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PHOTOS: Fårom Seattle to the World: Massive Monkees Wow Crowd at Lords of The Floor

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The legendary Massive Monkees kicked off Red Bull's Lords of the Floor with a special performance to set the tone for the competition, and not too long after they opened up the show, their very own Jeromeskee and Twixx hit the floor to battle K-MEL, and Prada-G as Lords Of The Floor came back to Seattle for the first time in over twenty-plus years. For those unfamiliar, Massive Monkees is a renowned breakdancing crew from Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1999, the group quickly gained recognition for their exceptional skills, creativity, and contributions to the breakdancing community.

Massive Monkees have competed in numerous national and international competitions, including the prestigious Red Bull BC One World Finals. They have won several titles and accolades, solidifying their reputation as one of the top breakdancing crews in the world.

In addition to their success in competitions, Massive Monkees are known for their contributions to hip-hop culture and their involvement in community outreach programs, such as teaching breakdancing to youth and promoting positive messages through their art form.

The crew has also been featured in various media outlets, documentaries, and television shows, further cementing their status as influential figures in the global breakdancing scene.

Quick fun fact: Did you know Massive Monkees have their own day in Seattle? Massive Monkees Day is May 26th, and they will have an event at Neptune Theatre. You can learn more about the event at massivemonkees.com

Did you get to see the Massive Monkees at Lords Of The Floor?

Tune into this week's episode of Back2Besa as she gets a personal breakdance lesson from Jeromeskee and Twixx. Catch #Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle on Saturdays at 10:30 pm and on Sundays at 10 am on FOX 13+.

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