Jan 27 2025 60 mins 2
In this episode, we sit down with Rob ‘Loebz,’ a talented Korean Canadian b-boy, to explore his inspiring journey through hip hop culture and dance. Rob shares his experiences growing up as a Korean adoptee (KAD) in Canada, navigating questions of identity, and finding a sense of belonging within the global b-boy and hip hop community.
What you can expect from this episode:
•How Rob discovered b-boying and fell in love with hip hop culture.
•The challenges and triumphs of being a Korean adoptee and how he has found his place in the world.
•How dance became a medium for self-expression, connection, and cultural exploration.
•Stories from Rob’s journey, including memorable battles, mentorship, and what keeps him motivated.
•The lessons Rob has learned about identity, resilience, and finding your own sense of purpose.
Whether you’re passionate about hip hop culture, curious about the adoptee experience, or just love hearing inspiring stories, this episode is packed with insights, personal reflections, and creative energy.
Rob ‘Loebz’, a 38 years old Transracial Korean Adoptee. Born in Seoul, and adopted at 6 months. Rob grew up in Windsor Ontario Canada (Borders Detroit Michigan) and currently living in London Ontario Canada. A semi retired professional bboy or break dancer for over 15 years and also co-founding member of ‘ill at will crew’. Rob has performed all over Canada and parts of the US for such names as Caesars, Adidas, Lexus, Nokia and Canada’s walk of fame to name a few. Currently, Rob is working with elementary children as a Librarian at Montessori Private School. Today he hopes to inspire listeners through sharing his journey growing up in Canada and in hip hop culture.
Connect with Rob ‘Loebz’:
Follow Rob’s journey on @LOEBZ86 (Instagram) or "Adoptumentary" on Facebook
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