OG Philly b-boys don't hold back on the integrity, authenticity and individuality of breaking — past, present and future

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Breaking made its debut as an official discipline at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but did it stick the landing? This week’s edition of "Shara in the City" takes us to Rav and Tony Azzaro , a couple of OG Philly b-boys, who offer their thoughts — and they don't hold back.

Was it a good thing or a bad thing for the breaking community? And what does the competition in Paris mean for the future of breaking?

"The good thing is that, when you come into hip hop, it accepts everybody — weight, size, color, everything — inviting anybody in and encouraging them to do your thing. Express yourself. Just be you. Try to be original. Don't do what anyone else is doing. You have to have your own style," says Rav.

From the legends behind the cameras to the young kids pushing boundaries; from the intention, integrity and individuality of breaking to the ... uh ... signature style of Aussie b-girl Raygun — Rav and Azzaro throw down on the state of breaking today and where it's heading tomorrow.

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