Tommy: Krumping is similar to break dancing in regards to the freestyle aspect. The moves are very different, but theyre coming from the same place. Mike: In Hip Hop, their seems to have been a trend of commercialization of the rap aspect of the culture.
The content that is filtered to the masses appears to commonly reflect messages of materialistic gain and misogyny. Do you worry that the movement that you inspired may be tainted as it gains more widespread media attention? Tommy: The whole point of this movement is that it provides an alternative to gang life and violence.
We hope that with the release of Rize, the world will know why these kids dance and how it has changed their lives. Mike: I noticed that you were sought out by the former California governor Gray Davis to be a spokesperson for voting and other community affairs. How important is community outreach to you and have you ever considered a career in politics in the future?
Tommy: Community outreach is probably the ... more.
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