How This West Coast Dance Style Took Over America

“Krump” is a unique West Coast dance style that emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s. Originally performed in dance battles in parking lots, it grew to the stage with major musical acts. Host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with dance legend and fellow Krump founder, Marquisa "Miss Prissy" McCray the Queen of Krump, to discuss how a few young adults transformed a South LA dance into a global culture.

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[InfiniteNarwhal]

Put krump in the title so it comes up when you search online for krump

[JenniferKennedy]

I want to take a class with Miss Prissy!!!! This video is inspiring.

[shoyuramenoff]

Tbh, Krump was a bit of a meme because of all of the people who butcher it so badly with how difficult the style is. The first time I heard about Krump was an ending gag on 'Community' during its original run ("am I krumping?").


It's really cool to learn about Krump for real. It has a rich history I could have never imagined. Happy Black History Month!

EDIT: Spelled it with a "c" by mistake. Also misremembered the line from Community...I'm streets behind.

[mascadadelpantion]

This is some of the coolest dancing you will ever see in the world

[olivenboo]

when i first saw krump, i was instantly in love with the style. i’ve watched Rize so many times!

[dajefflikescheese]

Loving this series, so much cool information into a world I’m not familiar with

[bjdefilippo]

Dancing the pain away is an amazing gift. Thanks for sharing the story behind the art.

[emilyelletvoice]

This was incredibly educational and eye opening. Thank you so much for this episode! I had no idea of any of this history.

[SpecialSP]

I've been waiting ALL week for this! THANK you …

[AroundTheBlockAgain]

I can absolutely see the ways Krump tells stories almost like a sign language. Personally, if the choreographed dance I'm learning doesn't have a story or narrative or symbolism behind it, I can't learn it and I can't remember it. Same thing when I'm improvising. It HAS to mean something.

[Deputydawne]

I remember this era. It’s definitely a derivative of clown dancing. Tommy da was the originator! Love this!❤❤

[thedaize]

KRUMP #BvckCulture
This is who we are 🛐

[Volundur]

I really see how Industrial Dance style heavily appropriated Krump.

[yackablejohnson]

West coast? Then why were all the Southern Rappers acting like they Invited it during that time. Are you sure?