Musical Inspired by Viral Olympic Breakdancer ‘Raygun’ Cancelled After Lawyers Claim Trademark Infringement

The creator of the musical, Steph Broadbridge, says attorneys told her she could not perform some dances because their client ‘owns’ them.

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Raygun, a Breaking competitor in the Olympics with Team Australia, is now the no. 1-ranked women’s breaker in the world. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

A musical parody based on the viral breakdancing sensation known as “Raygun” from the 2024 Olympics has been cancelled after lawyers got involved. 

The Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known as “Raygun,” went viral for some of her unusual moves, such as the “kangaroo,” where she imitated the hopping motion of a kangaroo. Despite her internet fame, Ms. Gunn did not win any points in the Olympics. She signaled in November that she would step back from competitive breaking following the merciless mockery she endured after the games. 

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