Def Poetry: Pat's Justice- "Innocent Criminal" (Official Video)

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Def Poetry Jam presents... Pat's Justice- "Innocent Criminal"

[@BallinCougar15]

Honestly, I think they took this show off the air bc it spoke too much realness lol

[@adriennekromah6865]

i believe it

[@dregamingsecurity4969]

Right on point they don't want people hearing truth he speaking some real shit

[@adriennekromah6865]

Mhmmmm

[@thegreatish9981]

they don't want us to eat - dj khalid

[@yusufo258]

Same thing with The Wire

[@137Official]

"If money is the root of all evil than greed is the seed." 😱😭☹️😰👌👏🙌 goodness gracious.

[@Femcrisis]

"Pac died at 25, Biggie died a year younger, All my life been broke, I'm motivated by my hunger, Told my mama bury me with a 3-57 Just incase God trip and I don't get into heaven" Best part

[@malatrex]

"Bury me with a 357, in case God trippin' and I don't get into heaven". Damn

[@2smoothM]

DearestMe dat was crazy

[@darknluvly9313]

I loved that part too

[@hugoserrano2121]

I was hype when I heard that 😭🔥

[@jonathandes-fountain3497]

And if they send me to hell then oh well, black man from the hood, it can’t get much worse.... fuuuck

[@ebonysmallwood8989]

First seen this when I was 11 now I'm 22 and never forgot it 😩 greatness last in your mind 💯🙌🏾

[@senorwavyy]

Foreal though

[@MzDefPoetry1]

i was maybe 13/14. it is still fitting for now. profound.

[@thefashungoddess2221]

Same I saw it in highschool I’m 25

[@youngkilla8421]

Same exact thing

[@MartyTheKid303]

Same lol first found it when I was like 12 and it’s still dope

[@jamesyboy1387]

"life's a bitch right from the start, that's why you come out your momma cryin". "Told my mom to burry me with a 3-57 just in case God trip and I don't get into heaven". Two of the most realist verses I have ever heard in my entire life! I get goosebumps everytime I hear em.

[@iiRideeeexsolo]

My all time favorite poem ! Gives me chills every time

[@bobbyBlUEJACk]

Mine too#

[@MrBakerboy123abc]

Me too

[@sharinablack8706]

It is the year 2024...I am now 30 years old. I think I first saw this when I was in middle school. And as a spoken word artist myself, this is still my favorite poem. Still thinking of you Pat and sharing this piece.

[@JaimeBoyer]

Americas a rich mans vision, but a poor mans prison!

[@derricknichols5787]

That means more now than ever (2020)

[@Koribaby1]

My brother and I memorized this poem years ago. I still remember it.

[@vivalakenya]

Ive lost count of how many times I've replayed this poem.Still get chills every time.

[@kincity15]

"i told my mama to bury me with a 357 just incase God tripping and Ion get in to heaven" ✊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Devvie5]

2016 and this poem is very true... We are no longer slaves but we are not free....

[@merakimade7440]

💯 Back again...2021 damnit!! Who here with me? PAC-esque..

[@amandapeek8358]

I’m back today 5-31-20. Same thing different year 🎯

[@Akilahfoye]

mhmm, don't think we may last as a species if we don't slow down on the exploitation of people, animal, plant and natural resources...but hey, two rich yt guys shot themselves into the upper atmosphere this year 2021, woohoo, while everyone else chokes on the fumes from their rocket ships...

[@Chuck1lokin]

I watch this a few times a year, every year. Helps keep me motivated.

[@LongIslandAF95]

same forreal when you hear something real

[@abbigalegordon4047]

every time i listen to this poem our feels like the first time all over again it's a really really really good poem

[@cportlips]

2021 I watched this when I had just had my son. It has never left my memory. The words still hit like thunder.

[@jazzygirlx3]

Still listening in 2024 💓

[@YaH-Ra]

i don’t know why this has been on my heart, I watched this as a child, all week this performance has been on my mind!! Pats Justice you killed this, you inspired me as a little Cali kid, one of the only westcoast rappers who made it on Def Poetry Jam, the Westcoast Lyrical emcee has had it hard in the 2000s, “I had a lotta pain in my heart, that’s why I started to rap” me too Pats Justice! Thank you for inspiring the next generation of spitters. I rap the way I do because of people like u! HIPHOP WILL NEVER DIE it’s in our #ancestry

[@andrelife5909]

Can't stop listening to this I wish hip hop can come back to this this deep

[@andrelife5909]

Tom Hanks wasn't speaking on any rapper so get out ya feelings

[@nyle3290]

"I take a shit on the White House and wipe my ass with the flag". Dope!

[@twanfeezy4826]

This right here is some of the best deepest truthful poetry basically real rap with out a beat...

[@Blackwood402]

Wild in 2019 we still living this.

[@avaisidore9156]

Every well written and spoken. 👏

[@avaisidore9156]

I couldn't hold my end of the bargain

[@Devvie5]

This actually makes you sit and think about how fucked up this society can be...

[@jeanettesantiago5670]

Still remember it word for word

[@oleossantiago2369]

Crazy how its 2021 and this still speaks VOLUME.

[@EliasVergsen]

If money's the root of all evil, then greed is the seed. Wonderful line.

[@jillianne5843]

Life is a bitch from the start that's why you come out ya mama crying wow that's good

[@A_Rose_From_Concrete]

I have been obsessed with this for years, I just come back here whenever I get it stuck in my head

[@TianaTheGemini]

My first time watching this was 10 years ago!! It still hits the same 🔥

[@franknitty3716]

I loved it. This brother had something real to say. 100

[@tirelotyron3320]

2021 this poem is still relative

[@poetOluwa]

WHERE YOU AT NOW PAT?!?

[@SaeedThaPraLem]

Been Here Several Times And I Ain't Tryna Stop Coming Back.....This Deeper💯💯💯💯✊🏿

[@sambanelly4219]

Between Lauryn Hill and this dude they gotta be the best def poetry jams🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@PrettyTeeTee233]

I haven't heard this in like two years ,, I memorized the entire thing and still remember it!!

[@tanyagarrison9818]

&

[@brookewilliams4816]

One of the best spoken words I've ever heard!

[@jobimzapico44]

I memorized this whole thing when I was like 16. I’m 34 now and it hits the same

[@sharinablack8706]

Ditto

[@christopherross9133]

The most honest hoodie this brother wore at that time came true. 100!

[@derricknichols5787]

It's 2020 & I'm still watching this 🔥 artist. He knows his future, cause he knows his past. They used to show this on HBO on Friday's after school. Now it's unfortunate that today's generation doesn't have show's like this anymore.

[@Akilahfoye]

watching as many clips as I can in 2021. I know, used to stay up to watch this on HBO. With the "woke" generation now, I wonder if many would understand the messages of spoken word / poetry. ANd understand the fight for equity is a continuous one, maybe never-ending.

[@18misstasha]

Still loving this.

[@derricknichols5465]

It’s 2020 & still hitting hard 2day

[@lesterwilliams5593]

"who the fuck y'all gonna call when I break all the laws on behalf of every 'INNOCENT CRIMINAL'!!

[@davis0730]

I hope this show get's put on HBO Max

[@wilowdedubon1106]

Shit still hella relevant at the end of 2021

[@ThePiinkcoco]

That was so good it gave me chills

[@d_no]

" we're no longer slaves, but we sho'll ain't free" - dude is dope !

[@sneakerzz18]

"life a [b] from the start, that why you come out ya momma cryin ". that deep .

[@esterpierre4533]

Real shit man poetry is truly an escape from this hell hole

[@joshualapointe4239]

When we don't listen, history must repeat itself.

[@jamila36]

He Spoke How I Feel!

[@MisterQG71]

IG brought me here. I hear his pain 🙏🏾✊🏾👏🏽

[@BeardedReject]

Legend

[@MrsCrazyrange]

I had to Google to see what a 357 was… too many guns in America. Amazing verse from this lad.

[@lynndunham3463]

Damn this deep. I literally shed a tear.

[@usohosey3907]

WONT STOP FIGHTING TILL IM FREE ..... AYEEEEEE 💯

[@Sunflower_soul]

I performed this at a talent show thanks for this man

[@saysay4247]

God spoke through this man. Someone needs to make a new def poetry jam KZbin channel. Mos?

[@illwill6631]

still the best performance on this show ever. anyone know what he's up to these days?

[@dollkiller12]

Man i'm only 15 and i have watched this twice and i can recite this to you ... I love all poetry

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Bless this kid

[@kaylaleave]

This is so amazing

[@AmberHiwalani]

Awwww I loved it very powerful message!!!

[@nicolethetrainer3871]

I love this, THEY SHOULD LET ME LIKE IT EVERY TIME I WATCH IT

[@Carkeys21]

1 Person has everything given to them

[@stefanieashlee]

what a smart 19 year old! i can only hope my children understand what he's talking about and work towards making things better.

[@littlebrotha123]

"On behalf of every innocent criminal".....beautifully phrased. respect

[@a.whychild6591]

that was great!

[@Shadowsdream]

Just need to come back to this every once in a while.

[@eternity2997]

2023 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rxdriguezleon]

Truth

[@LaurenMAustin2011]

The world is a better place because you exist! I'm a teacher, my students will see this...I promise you that. What you have to say matters that much! Add your name to the greats, you've already made a difference. Thank you for lending your brilliance and your voice to a group that has never had one..."The Innocent Criminal'- You sir- RIPPED Rap :)!

[@derricknichols5787]

It's 2020 & it's still relevant

[@bryanromero1]

2020!

[@Cashisill]

Reminds me of Nipsey Hussle, he's the truth.

[@Juahtuah]

Killed it

[@quemoore722]

Passion Gifted We live it

[@brookewilliams4816]

This poem is AMAZING.He is speaking the truth. This is one of the realest things that I have ever heard I am in LOVE with this poem!!!!

[@poohb9174]

Where is he? Cause it's a war going on right now

[@poetOluwa]

Pooh B I’ve been looking for him for years!

[@streetsnd]

Ruby Raw Artistry same! But i found him on spotify on an album he out out 2009! Nothing since then!! Been looking for him he blessed

[@dominiqueb6673]

weneedchange08 nooo wtf I don’t believe that. Where did you see that?

[@poetOluwa]

weneedchange08 did he really ?!? Because I don’t even see that online when I research it.

[@yendorification]

This dude is RAW

[@daemonblackfyre3238]

Real shit

[@sikJL13]

I love his face at the end, right before he turns around.

[@Sugarhillmello]

1:21 is the best

[@chrisrosario4661]

Now that's substance!!

[@tweetyprincess97]

Wow

[@Genii21]

he did thattt !

[@Kevin-yb7je]

You Savin up for a Bentley, I'm Savin up for a tank. Nuff said.

[@charinejenkins9905]

one of the best episodes!

[@emilyshai]

I just thought of this video after YEARS of not seeing it. I memorized the entire poem in middle school haha. So happy I found this gem again

[@evileve18]

One of my all time favorite poems;Real stuff.

[@michellemeeks9749]

That was COLD and so true. ♥♥

[@derricknichols5465]

It’s 2021 & it still hits

[@K3N0J1N]

Too real!! I love it!!

[@RendezvouDoo]

Everytime i see this, it fux my head up. Saw this yrs ago...

[@blackgoliath962]

Beyond epic! This poem always speaks volumes

[@karzymimi42]

DAYYUUMMM!!! now that was deep!! and he's fine! let's go!

[@neriandmona]

Wow I got goosebumps! Never had a poet's words hit me so deep

[@derricknichols5787]

2019 & this poem/rap still sounds great

[@ANDROID-19-jk4el]

Wow.. Never felt so moved