- The root word "krump" came from the lyrics of a song in the 90s.
- K.R.U.M.P. is a backronym for "Radically Uplifting Mighty Praise."
- Tommy the Clown
Although he is not the creator of krump, Thomas "Tommy the Clown" Johnson is still considered the
Father of Krump. Johnson is the creator of
clowning, a less aggressive predecessor to krump. His style of dance originated in Compton, California where he use it as a way to enhance the entertainment he provided to birthday parties. He worked as a clerk until 1992, when a co-worker asked Tommy to be a clown at her child's birthday
party because he was so upbeat and fun. Johnson used clowning to encourage kids to turn away from violence, gangs and drugs.
He started a dance crew,
"The Hip Hop Clowns," who would perform at parties with him.
Krumping was soon to follow.
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