The Legendary Belt

Do you all remember the glorious belt that Lilou received as a trophy when he won the Red Bull BC One in Berlin in 2005? Well, do you know the story? When Lilou received it, it was supposed to stay with him for a year and then be given to the next champion like a challenge cup that travels to the next winner each year.

But when Red Bull contacted Lilou about bringing the belt to the event in 2006, they had to learn it wouldn’t work out the way they planned it. Yes, B-Boys are stubborn!

Did you see the scene in “Turn It Loose,” the official Red Bull BC One documentary, when they ask Lilou about the belt and he says, “Red Bull desperately wanted to get it back. They called me, sent me e-mails, …, I told them the belt was in Algeria, far away, something that may be true – or may be false!” He gives us his mischievous smile, but then he says with a serious tone, “They really wanted it back – but without it what would I have left?”

Well Lilou, you managed to keep the belt and hey – you deserved it! So but this year – drum roll – there will be – drum roll – a new magnificent belt for the Red Bull BC One champion! Rumours have it, it looks spectacular! Can’t wait to see it!

One thing is for sure, should Lilou win once more, we’ll never see that thing again! :)

Peace out!