Lauryn Hill - Def Poetry Jam- Motives and Thoughts

[@susanglenn5725]

Bring back Def Poetry Jam! My generation needs it.

[@myhextixmind8632]

John Doe That is bullshit.

[@jasmineee4403]

poets are everywhere

[@susanglenn5725]

Wale is a poet... And there are plenty of local poets, they hold slams at my university. But I'm saying we need a platform like this def jam one today.

[@Jusanuthayu]

John Doe.. how new? Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Noname, Mick Jenkins, Isaiah Rashad, Vic Mensa, Joey Badass, Logic, Denzel Curry, J. Cole, Bas.. there's more but if youve bever heard these artists I think you might like them

[@nathiteyise6627]

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH

[@Missriroo]

This woman is a Legend. A Genius, A Queen & is truly Gifted🙌

[@Ongelique]

every line she speaks is so full of power

[@brandonm4471]

Literally every single line could be its own story. Amazing

[@fegrace_1]

Ms. Hill's words remain relevant no matter when one is viewing this video. Personally, I think what makes her poem powerful is that it contains truth and wisdom in every line!

[@7MusicKnight]

john 8:12 Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life." the sun is the face of the LORD. he watches over all things with his light.

[@firstsword6460]

She just exposed the hidden hand of Satanism on the corruption of humanity today with such eloquence. Salute

[@alexanderekubo538]

Shut up

[@Princessbasey]

That’s exactly what she did 🙌🏿

[@laidbackandhumble1674]

this is so deep it still gives me chills until this day

[@chidimma583]

damn that was some deep stuff...i need to let it stir and simmer in my head. lol

[@sluggzmcgee7420]

L-Boogie + paper + pen = mind-blowing wordplay and lyrics

[@nyierbiggers9312]

Grieving for my generation.

[@STEVLOC420]

"pleasures designed to take over your mind." I was expecting the crowd to erupt..

[@zimasaswaenoxhaka9343]

this part..😪

[@0Lu.Lu0]

Even though she doesn't hail from Philly, considered the mother of the so-called "Neo-Soul" movement, just as D'Angelo would technically be the father. This is one of those things in history that will never happen again--that era, that magic. Philly, NY, NJ, VA, that whole scene, all colliding to give us Lauryn, D'Angelo, Jill, Alicia, EVE, Erykah, The Roots, Musiq Soulchild, Bilal, Floetry, John Legend, etc. This is the beauty of musical blackness, quintessential.

[@yanniyoung6568]

Lulu Centeno hopefully it will happen again

[@TEEthatsME313]

Eve not neo-soul

[@TEEthatsME313]

But I agree

[@sonyapeach]

You for got India Arie, I would also include Andre 3000, Rafael Sadiek, and Dione Farris. But yes.

[@0Lu.Lu0]

@@sonyapeach Oh I don't know why I thout Andre 3-Stacks is from ATL. Also Raphael Saddiq, MAN! Those kind only come in small batches per generation, foreal--LOVE THAT DUDE.

[@joelOumo]

Def jam poetry is what I miss everyday, it's supposed to be here with us right now

[@SistaWithRealHair]

Be strong Lauren...this too shall pass!!

[@Allagi22]

"Global economy in it for self". That's real. A global economy is our reality, it's not going to go backwards but so many politicians and businesses are just that: in it for self. A global economy is powered by the common people of this earth, it should also benefit those same people. The fact that it doesn't is wrong. I think we all can agree on that.

[@zimasaswaenoxhaka9343]

definitely, as you know that global economy is owned by the minority. Meaning it could be that 1% of people own the world's wealth while the majority own nothing. So politicians are "in it for itself" ..It is sad

[@CassieJazz96]

She is so STUNNING!

[@BadBoiMike1]

Wow. This was posted 2009, still rings true till 2020

[@kaybaby549]

DEEP !!!

[@falanajerido6939]

She is a genius

[@deslanee3527]

She inspires me so much

[@Itsgorgejess]

THE G.O.A.T. 🙌🏾

[@jedimasterviewtifjoe]

She is Gorgeous. She is so deep. The best by far.

[@99Chef]

A "Real Black Female".

[@Nhlovo]

She is brilliant.

[@mbmanbat]

We need more of this today

[@TOBEOKOBI]

If you disliked this, you're a Texan from the deep south.

[@christopherramos3499]

2024 - still watching it. Bring it back kids. Bring it back.

[@mobrown7594]

The best poem on this show deeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeep and every one needs an into if you don’t know what to say mos def just introduces her lol

[@latoyacross7061]

We need to embrace poetry more in our culture! Period!

[@CocoaBelow]

she still speaks the same knowledge in consumerism her song in 2015

[@zakarismith3563]

2018...

[@krsJosiah]

"This tainted priesthood has got real saints misundastood"!!! Please speak that Lauryn! Too many people truly misunderstand who we children of GOD are because of liars, false priests, deceivers, and hypocrites... its sad that many are missing out on the love of Christ because of lies and misunderstandings...

[@quinnettelive]

Judah will rise!

[@MeimaSawoe]

One of my favorites, Ms. Lauryn Hill.

[@MsCole2012]

Lauryn Hill...... Motives and Thoughts #realshit

[@YahlahIsHere]

You are referring to the image of 'Lauryn Hill', not the individual. If she wanted 'credit' she would have been credited. She knows how to navigate the matrix more than most as did Pac.

[@idis1abad]

Wow sometimes I think that Lauryn is a prophet sent from heaven. I mean who comes up with this stuff.

[@dirtydollaztxent]

I used to want to be a part of the music industry but because of all the recent exposure of their wickedness, I no longer have the joy to want to indulge in such a lifestyle...I want to follow in the footsteps of the greats like Miss Lauryn Hill and present the message in a more positive light...SCREW THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!! Music died on 6/25/09 anyway....shit just aint the same....

[@capoislamort100]

My Sista, Lauryn..Love you to life :-)

[@bigtoken90]

because it showed black people in an intelligent light which the people responsible for this stuff dont

[@essji2024]

*I LOVE LAURYN HILL!!!!!!!!* such a unique, inquisitive and articulately profound MC! Lauryn has always been real and is the modern-day black panther! She doesnt conform to eurocentric ideals, she has found her voice since turning her back on the hollywood 'sell out' music industry to keep her integrity as an artist intact. I love her! Fave female MC! #goddess! #GOAT

[@monkeysfly13]

First time hearing her speak. Wow

[@hustlersdreamers7386]

"This tainted priesthood got real saints misunderstood" Im afraid people will take this whole poem at face value. What shes talking about is completely biblical and how the devil has pretty much used certain people to set a veil over society. And that roman catholicism has been used to give a belief in Jesus Christ a bad name, hence the line above. I pray that God protects her and uses her some more. This poem gives me chills everytime how much truth is in it

[@7MusicKnight]

"We need each other The Real Gods are us. " who told you that?..there's a GOD above you, my dear..and his LIGHT shines the whole world.. you are not a GOD, bcus you are not the LIGHT OF your world.. the food you eat, came from the plants..and the plants, depends on the LIGHT to LIVE.. when the LORD rises every morning as a LIGHT, you also rises from bed every morning. when the LORD goes down.,you also goes back to SLEEP,bcus it is dark.

[@godsangel6656]

Repeat after me: I am beautiful I am clever I am not dumb I am protected I will get good loyal friends I will find a good godly husband I am a billionaire I shall not fall asleep anymore and use out in opportunities. I’m going to be happy this year! No one is getting in my way! All you washed up haters, your lost 😞 you need to keep my name out of your dutty low life self. I’m going to get my life together and no one is going to stop me. I’m going to get the man of my dreams! Rich and healthy and respectful is the man I’m going to get. His not going to cheat on me and is going to treat me with respect. Haters I beg you die slow. I want to be happy in my life but haters are stopping me mentally and I’m trying to ingore but there getting on my nerves. It’s like my haters are taking my energy and motivation. God forbid these haters.......🙌 (if you don’t know what I’m talking about? Or you can’t take time to feel sorry for me or to help me then I want you feel how I feel.)

[@jamillondon4298]

I really love her speaking voice!

[@zibusisoralph246]

DAT was so deep ,real deep

[@serr7obi]

She's NOT racist. She confirmed in an interview it was a rumour and the man who twisted it even fessed up. FFS! I hope she doesn't become an "electric sheep" after the treatment they're ordering her to go on... :-( be strong Lauryn...! Prayers and wishes!

[@solotheater]

it would all be enough to lose heart, if your hadn't such a lovely voice, and heart, Ms. Hill. thank you.

[@nathanielking8538]

Still rings true today

[@ericramirez1438]

I never realized how fucking woke and powerful this poem was. Beautiful!

[@HampsterBuddy]

I love this poem!!!! It's so deeeeeeep and mindful.

[@YahlahIsHere]

When he died they were at peace with one another. He did a tiny cameo in her video "The Sweetest Thing" and she did the female part of his song "Me and My Girlfriend".

[@brionyjade389]

TRUTH COME, TODAY ALIGN LIKE MAPS. IT ALWAYS GET YOU GAPS, BUT GET YOU BACK, HELLA BENT ON "WILL I FALL?: THE WORLD, OR THE RICHES WE PUT ME DOWN, STOLE MY CROWN AWAY. PREY ON THE DAY THAT I PRAY AND RELAY MY DEPRESSION

[@jaydizzle9420]

The best female artist to Touch a mic in hiphop history... much love queen.. we miss you but we understand the way you have chosen... f**k that devilish industry

[@quinnettelive]

The best ever

[@SuperTeddy369]

These were some powerful words that spoke about the TRUTH! If you didn't get the message then it wasn't for you. So Sorry :(

[@b_sweat]

They just don't make em like this any more...

[@weetoable]

i find her and her intelect HOT

[@courtneymiles3976]

love it!!!!! check your Motives and thoughts

[@Sleepythepoet]

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[@misstee4662]

Wow! Watching this then walked into my living rm where" Killin Me Softly" is playing low on my radio. ❤️🖤💚👑💫

[@martingabor2683]

When I saw(heard) Lauryn for the first tme as a kid in Sisters Act ...I knew right away that she is special....mostly for her soul and inteligence...peace...

[@gevento1]

90% of people don’t get it they hear the words that’s it but can’t read between the lines

[@zackjoubert6403]

Francisco, that must be a big word for you. Why criticize something you can't do?

[@BlackJVidz]

@Shojahan knowin society is corrupt nd explaining in detail how society is corrupt is 2 diffrent things intirely she didnt only explain it but she explained it lyrically nd through art. Have more respect for the goddess

[@krsJosiah]

@Zolio6 ???... I understand that one can have empathy without FAITH... I never said one couldn't. But let me ask you something...By whose standards are you made "good"? What is your definition of "good"?...mind you I have said nothing about unbelievers not being good people, either... so your comment is just...random...and irrelevant. But you're entitled to it and eh, I can respect that. Anywho. Have a great day :-)

[@genocidethemc]

Lauryn is everything 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JayJ004]

@bankaisaint She talking about the thoughts of people of this society we live in, and where they are confused. She talks about the black people how they brought down, and how they are brought down through the media, schooling. Majority of the people no longer depend on God but on themselves and other people. But she is not just addressing the black community...

[@SistaWithRealHair]

Great poem! I think I would have enjoyed it much more if she would have recited it instead of READING it! I didn't feel much energy or emotion (just my opinion).

[@Zolio6]

@krsJosiah Or we should be good people because we can understand empathy without religion. There is no God, and Christ was no savior. Be good for goodness' sake.

[@napoleonmendoza8957]

Short poem full of power

[@phoenixbliss5992]

@krsJosiah You were right until you got to the end . I have no use needing the affirmations from christ. We need each other The Real Gods are us.

[@shann0njay]

this is real art, true talent, very well spoken, EVERYONE GO LISTEN TO MY POETRY....

[@thesuperkes]

Can nowday music 'artist' create this type of poetry?

[@itamahokosun5482]

Bring back Def Jam Poetry

[@prepost696]

Everything fell on deaf ears. Heard what she said but didnt listen. Look where we are now.

[@diaryofaleo5138]

Exactly ‼️

[@LastPersephone]

Lauren...you expose too much. Love you for that!

[@LifePusher]

@dirtydollaztxent how would like to speak verbally to you concerning your interaciotns

[@neverwasever]

That is one of the oldest poems I've ever heard salaam alaikum

[@ntsakonkuna1765]

Repeat "check your motives and thoughts"

[@Shibuyach0]

This is why L boogie is the best female rapper ever.

[@permazero]

Respect..................kzbin.infovideos

[@kicksncapz]

Does it still come on, we'll need programming

[@CareerDropout.]

What does it mean to win over losing, and why is it important

[@MaHoganyJewelz]

I just love Lauryn Hill that was so powerful & spoke volumes

[@actionjack1238]

PEACE 2 da QUEEN

[@FOGentertainment1]

check out my poetry artist its called poetry by akria the goddess

[@nicolethetrainer3871]

Pleasure designed to take over your mind

[@The1Benji]

Wow. Every word she spoke got me hooked on that one second dieing to wait for the other. This is amazing.

[@karasays01]

Too deep for comfort.

[@savtrill333]

Damn she deep and gorgeous 💚💯💯

[@TeeshaCheri]

OMG WOW THIS TALKS ABOUT EVERYTHING IN LIFE PERIOD.

[@Anfmethodjor]

The word saint, is just another word that got corrupted.

[@solehozy6079]

That was beautiful ❤️

[@alanharries5047]

Unmarried mother with 6 children from 2 men.Spends 3 months in prison and is still a role model......Go girl.

[@alanharries5047]

Well, we will all die a horrible death.You see death is horrible.Unless you are one of those bizarre people who believe in God.Talent for going to prison because she didn't want to pay her tax like everyone else.Still with all those children she needed to keep all her millions.......

[@janjr165]

Alan Harries - Lauryn Hill is the first woman or hip-hop artist to win five Grammy Awards-for album of the year, best new artist, best female R&B performance, best R&B song ("Doo Wop (That Thing)") and best R&B album. Her music influenced an entire generation, and encouraged youth from around the world to start paying closer attention to their lives, education and human development. Yes, I can most certainly understand why she is a role model; and arguably a martyr, by your standards, because her refusal to pay her taxes was a political demonstration - not a selfish one as she did ultimately pay the fines in addition to the jail time. I am an educator, and have dedicated my life to teaching and developing the lives of children and youth from around the world in positive ways. I'm also a social worker for senior citizens who need assistance with housing and medical coverage. Do you mind sharing your contributions to humanity with us?

[@angelreed2276]

why is this a popular comment? how many Lauryn Hill haters are on this video?

[@julemahoward]

what? six children from two men? Wow!! Get the facts. And some how she still inspirers others, but what can we say about you? What skeletons are you hiding?

[@teresawalker5680]

Alan Harries Her first 5 kids, are by her first husband Bob Marley's son. She did not do a year in prison. She was in trouble due to her taxes. She is the first female period to win 5 Grammy's in one night. And, she wrote and produced that album herself.

[@TiqqerGoRawr]

genius...

[@virgolove4ever701]

God is dropping bombs❤❤💣...

[@avaD96]

Utter and complete truth she spoke. How can anyone give this a thumbs down

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

Man she is so beautiful.....pity shes as racist as the racist ppl shes complaining about.Ive loved her since tha Fugees 1st album.....and in tha vid for 'Fu la la la' Wow!

[@j.williams4507]

My favorite poem

[@kordz78]

What if she JUST wrote it minutes before?

[@beatsbytylerdurden]

heart so heavy, she speaks everything