Rooted in the raw energy of street dance and built on the foundation of Hip Hop, Culture of 4 stands as San Diego’s premier Hip Hop and street dance cultural event. While it has evolved into an elite proving ground for dancers across the globe, the event remains deeply dedicated to its roots, paying tribute to the four core elements that started it all: Breaking, MCing, DJing, and Graffiti Art.

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It all began in 2004 inside the South Bay Family YMCA Teen Center. For six years, that space served as the ultimate building ground for San Diego’s local scene. In 2010, the event entered a new era when Kennedy “EraNetik” Phounsiri took the helm as sole organizer and director. Under his vision, Culture of 4 shifted from a beloved local jam to a highly anticipated competitive stage.

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That growing momentum caught the attention of Red Bull in 2013, securing the event’s first major sponsorship. This milestone elevated the platform significantly, paving the way for Culture of 4 to be featured as a marquee stop on the inaugural Pro Breaking Tour in 2014.

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Today, Culture of 4 ranks among the most prestigious street dance events in the country. Supported by a mix of major brands and grassroots local staples, its cyphers and stages draw top-tier movers and international competitors. Well past its two-decade milestone, Culture of 4 is not just a global destination for Hip Hop — it’s the enduring heartbeat of San Diego’s Hip Hop dance scene, cementing the city as a respected powerhouse in the worldwide breaking community and welcoming people from all over the world to the America's Finest City.