Looking Back At The 9 Female Winners Of The International Illest Battle

Did you think that the birth of Prince George was the only good thing that happened in 2013? If you’re of this opinion, you’re missing out on a lot. We don’t know about you, but people who love music would agree with us on this when we say that there was an event bigger than Prince George’s birth that happened in 2013.

And that event is known today by the name International Illest Battle. What is this battle? Why is it so famous? You’ll find out today as we recall the 9 female winners of the International Illest Battle today. Shall we begin?

What Is The International Illest Battle?

 

What is life without dance? Or should we say what is life without a little competition? Besides, a little bit of competition only spices up things on the dance stage. The International Illest Battle IIB is a Krump dance competition that is held every year in Paris, France. Krump is a high-energy dance style that emphasizes power and expressiveness in dance moves.

IIB lets people from all across the globe showcase their creativity and battle skills in one-on-one or team competitions. Now that this prestigious event has celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, this called for a tribute to all the winners. But ladies first, right? Are you ready to meet our Krump Queens? Let’s go!

1. Winner For The Year 2013 – Gurl Madskillz

2013 was the first ever year the International Illest Battle was held, and our first winner was Gurl Madskillz. Her skills surely were mad enough to drive the dance platform crazy. She fought head-first against Princess Kellias, and the duel lasted for about 8 minutes with some intense moves. You can watch the entire battle here.

2. Winner For The Year 2014 – Gurl Madskillz

And it was the year of Gurl Madskillz again! This time, our Krump Queen fought the duel against Princess Yarjack, and guess what happened then? She won! It was a short, sweet battle that couldn’t go longer than 6 minutes, and the victory of Madskillz was announced. Here’s the complete video for you to enjoy.

3. Winner For The Year 2015 – Gurl Madskillz

Third win in a row? Gurl Madskillz hit her hat trick with her 2015 win of IIB. After 2 back to back wins, the audience’s hopes were pretty high for Gurl Madskillz, and safe to say that she didn’t disappoint. Want to experience this historic win firsthand? Here you go!

4. Winner For The Year 2016 – Spark

Gurl Madskillz is a Queen, for sure, but the legacy couldn’t continue for more than 3 years. Because our new Queen, Spark, was here to change the tradition. After one awe-inspiring match against Queen Buckhype, Spark was announced as the new winner of IIB. You can see how excited the crowd was here.

5. Winner For The Year 2017 – One Shot

In just one shot, she can make the referee blow the final whistle, and that, too, is in her favor. Meet One Shot, the winner of IIB 2017 and the winner of all Krumper’s hearts. Her competitor, Wanted, even though it was a tough one, couldn’t win against her, and One Shot made it to the winner title. Check out this video to see how fierce the duel was.

6. Winner For The Year 2018 – Girl Mainevent

You know the duel is going to be lit when it is against last year’s champion. And you know the participant has some serious talent when she beats a champion and turns them into a former champion. This is what the audience felt when Girl Mainevent took over the stage and clean sweeped One Shot, claimed her title, and became the new Krumper Queen.

Need we remind you that One Shot is the same girl who won the 2017 IIB. So, this win was definitely a huge one. We cannot explain the tension, the vibe, and the feeling of victory; see for yourself here.

7. Winner For The Year 2019 – Lady Konkrete

Okay, but you need to watch this duel. Lady Konkrete or Iron Lady, we are not sure which name would suit this Krumper better. But one thing is for sure: the title “Winner of IIB 2019” was very well-deserved.

Aura, better known as Lady Konkrete, had a duel against Jr Needlez, and the rest is history. Don’t take our word for it; here’s the video; why don’t you see for yourself?

8. Winner For The Year 2022 – Girl Mainevent

A break once in a while is good, isn’t it? At least that was the case for Girl Mainevent, who won the 2018 IIB Girls Final but then took a sweet gap before appearing again in 2022. And from her splendid victory, we can conclude that the wait was worth it.

When two girls compete, what less can you expect than a cold war? Girl Street Ish was the opponent for Girl Mainevent this time around. But even a strong opponent could not stand the stage against our girl determined to win. Isn’t her victory prominent from the start of the match?

9. Winner For The Year 2023 – Queen Rucboi

Finally, we have our latest winner, Queen Rucboi, who won last year’s IIB edition. The way she took over the dance stage proved that she was a true Krump Queen. Standing true to her name, Queen Rucboi bid defeat to competitor Wounded and claimed her crown. Find our latest Krump Queen claiming her land here.

Concluding Thoughts

Since 2013, the International Illest Battle has empowered not only male dancers but also women who deserve appreciation, and for all the right reasons. Thousands of women have made their mark in the dancing world thanks to the International Illest Battle, which provides a platform for them to showcase their talent.

Want to know more about Krump dancing, or do you want to experience its raw energy? The YouTube channel of the International Illest Battle is an excellent place to start. Also, what names (or moves, for that matter) do you expect to see next year? Let us know in the comments.