5 Kings

We want to give a huge shout out to our sponsors who have walk with us in the vision and tailor the experience for 5Kings 2026 Battle in the Borough!!!

Marlborough Mall 🔥🔥🔥, People’s Militia crew & Ill movements with the logistics, Edward Campbell studio and Studio C&G with the marketing campaign and website digital applications, Youth Central with volunteers for the days and all the rest of community support such as Breaks yyc, Ontologic and others.

This year we are creating a free to public event for everybody in our community to be able to witness the talent and the power of Hip Hop in Alberta and invites from out of town coming to celebrate with us.

Get ready to witness greatness. Sept 27th 2026.
5 kings production!

See yall soon.

Beni J.

Beni is a former touring rap artist, entrepreneur, cultural architect and veteran MC who has spent more than two decades at the intersection of music, culture and community.

From his early years performing and touring as an artist to becoming a fixture behind the scenes of Calgary’s cultural landscape, Beni has been part of 700+ events, including hip-hop and R&B concerts, festivals, live showcases, community celebrations, corporate events and NBA experiences.

As the founder of 10 at 10 Music & Culture, he built a platform dedicated to creating stages and opportunities for emerging artists, while his work as an entrepreneur and community builder earned him recognition as an Avenue Magazine Top 40 Under 40 honouree.
Whether he’s on stage performing, producing the experience or holding the mic, Beni has always been about one thing: bringing people together through culture.

Ryan - Ruthless!

Has been a driving force in Calgary’s Hip-Hop community for more than 20 years. A member of the Original Rudes Bboy/Bgirl Crew and founder of ILL Movements, a hip-hop production company, Ryan has produced more than 200 events and concerts spanning all elements of the culture from Breakin battles, club nights and turntable/dj events to emcee battles and live performances.

His production credits include shows featuring legendary artists such as The Roots, Common, Clipse, Nas, Mos Def and Rock the Bells festival among many others. While his roots are firmly planted in breaking, Ryan’s contribution extends across the entire hip-hop community. His work has always been about creating opportunities, bringing people together and helping build hip-hop culture in Calgary and across Canada.

Ryan has been a driving force in Calgary’s hip-hop community for more than 20 years. A member of the Original Rudes Bboy/Bgirl Crew and founder of ILL Movements, a hip-hop production company, Ryan has produced more than 200 events and concerts spanning all elements of the culture from Breakin battles, club nights and turntable/dj events to emcee battles and live performances.

His production credits include shows featuring legendary artists such as The Roots, Common, Clipse, Nas, Mos Def and Rock the Bells festival among many others. While his roots are firmly planted in breaking, Ryan’s contribution extends across the entire hip-hop community. His work has always been about creating opportunities, bringing people together and helping build hip-hop culture in Calgary and across Canada.

Born and raised in YYC, Dex got his start in‘97, learning the fundamentals of Breaking, and immersing himself in the movement and musicality that defines the culture. As a member of the Funky Monks crew, he sharpened his skills alongside a tight-knit collective that shared a deep respect for the art form.

That foundation in Breaking — the rhythm, the timing, the innate feel for how music and movement connect — naturally carried over when he stepped behind the decks. In 2007, Dex transitioned into DJing, bringing with him a dancer’s ear and an understanding of the floor that most DJs simply don’t have. For him, the two worlds have always been one

Check out his SoundCloud for some fire tracks.
https://soundcloud.com/djdexone

We are looking forward to have a great celebration of Hip Hop weekend with the community.

Prepare your bags out of visitors and prepare your soles local dancers for a hype day of heavy breakin talent Marlborough Mall | NEW ACCOUNT mall

This is how the flow of the competitive day looks like for your crew prep!

We super pumped for Sept 27!
Who is gonna take the crown? 👑

Siah “Siahnara” Go began his breaking journey in the summer of 2009 and has since competed across North America while performing and teaching extensively throughout Calgary.

Representing Juicebox Crew, Team Mayhem, and as a Pulse MVP, Siah is passionate about passing on his knowledge and inspiring the next generation of dancers through his classes.

We’re grateful to have his perspective this year at 5 Kings!

Riko
Born in Okinawa, Japan, she discovered Breaking at 8 years old and has quickly become a force to be reckoned with on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. Her remarkable talent and commitment have earned her recognition from her peers and the Breaking community alike.

Some of her recent accolades have been taking top podium finishes in the World BfG World series and the BfG International series. On top of that, she’s also the Red Bull BC One World 2025 Bgirl Champion in Tokyo, Japan.

Power. Precision. Personality. Riko isn’t just catching the beat — she’s making the floor hers.

We’re pumped to have her on the 5 Kings judge’s panel this year!

Jbugz
Representing Soul Felons and The Hoodz, Bboy Jbugz is a highly respected, veteran Canadian breaker originally from Calgary, Alberta, as a prominent figure in Canadian breaking history. Known for his highly original, foundational style and deep dedication to the culture, he has been an active dancer for over two decades since 1988. He is celebrated for his deep adherence to raw, traditional cypher and circle culture.
To expand his knowledge and further his dance career he eventually moved to Vancouver, Osaka, and now resides in Toronto. Not only a champion in his journey over the years he has been invited nationally and internationally for competitions, hip hop events, concerts, and to teach and do workshops. He was also a teacher to the 2024 gold medal Olympic champion bboy Phil Wizard.

Also check out his solo DVD titled The Blind Genius available on YouTube and his carefully curated channel Bag of Clips, dedicated to documenting archives of historical, Canadian Breaking footage.

https://www.youtube.com//videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FahuJXgm_o

5 Kings is back!
On September 27, we’re bringing the energy into Marlborough Mall (Marlborough Mall | NEW ACCOUNT) for a 5v5 battle shaped around the community that has carried breaking in this city for years.
If you have five, we want to see what you bring together. Registration is open through the link in bio.
5 Kings: Battle in the Borough
September 27 • Marlborough Mall • All ages