Solli Raphael, 12, becomes youngest winner of Australian Poetry Slam

Poet Solli Raphael from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales delivers an encore performance at the Australian Poetry Slam national final to a full house at the Sydney Opera House, becoming the competition's youngest winner yet
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[@VinoVenitas]

"We breathe in, we breathe out." So simple, but when this kid said it, it felt as if he changed my reality. This was amazing, I will breathe out yesterdays air ... FREAKING amazing.

[@jicooo8961]

@@daresome bruhh

[@solliraphael]

WOW! Thank you!!! It was an absolutely amazing opportunity to be involved with such an inspirational group of people! Best night ever!!

[@nikigreen1664]

Solli, Wow indeed! You were amazing! This brought tears to my eyes. I've shown your video to my two boys, 7 and 9 year olds, to try and inspire them to get creative. Well done.

[@anthonybourdainsuperfan1241]

dude you were insane. so honoured that I got to perform alongside you, never stop writing.

[@rachkate76]

Solli Raphael I can't wait to see what you decide to do for a career- you have an amazing level of awareness for a young boy your age that would rival that of people in my age group of 41. Best wishes to you.

[@corvusboreus2072]

Solli Raphael , Congratulations, young sir. That was a seriously righteous piece delivered with an absolutely flawless flow. I caught your performance (a different piece) at the Coffs heat and was absolutely blown away. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@androplussong2204]

WOW

[@united87]

This kid is going to be a poet, he’s AMAZING, our kids of tomorrow will see this kid as Shakespeare

[@SparkieGamesroblox]

His 17 now

[@bazbee]

Here we are a year later and stunned by 13 year-old Solli's self-penned poem and delivery at today's Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony. 4 minutes long, dramatic and unhesitating - just amazing! I'm sure it'll be on KZbin soon.

[@ashleysimps4fictionalchars592]

Eminem been real quiet since this dropped

[@thevapid9921]

he is scared

[@herveyesquivel9756]

😁😁🤣🤣

[@eesarahman667]

i put an XXXTENTACION beat over this and it sounded amazing

[@MarnieandDave]

Yessir

[@PlayerIO]

LOL

[@summerlangan4219]

This is my online school task lol

[@miraculousladybugx1555]

Yep same lol

[@cbeilken1659]

Lol sams

[@dinaelshimy6514]

Same

[@octaviagreenwood7173]

Same hahahah

[@aaroushplayzfortnite7718]

@sumer LANGAN same

[@simsarethebest925456]

"Riiiise up" my boy listened to Hamilton

[@pelumio4908]

Melanie Rose HAMILTRASH

[@PinkyGreen_Tea]

Lol

[@wekiaam618]

My name is Solli, i am a poet

[@lilli5842]

Lmao I'm HAMILTRASH

[@kalistamoore8705]

Yessir Hamilton

[@melaniewebb9357]

This is my online homework. Like if it is yours to

[@nevermind9527]

Melanie Webb so true same and is sux

[@tk-en6rr]

@Brodie Secombe I know right, bloody comedian

[@me-xg9cd]

same lmao

[@drippyonmobile851]

Yessssssssss

[@Hey-nk1eb]

Melanie Webb me

[@yh3996]

He's so articulate. I love this!

[@penisbreathparallel]

whats an artvicnjref

[@amywas1]

He is a 12 year old kid. He deserves love and support and plenty of respect for performing so confidently in front of a crowd. I hope I will be forgiven for not kneeling before him or behind him - what was all that about? unless you are part of the performance, perhaps you should vacate the stage. I found it kind of creepy. Anyway, Solli, if you are reading this, the world needs it's poets and I wish you all the best.

[@funforkidsforever]

Incredible performance. The delivery is outstanding and the words are beautiful.

[@edgaralvarez451]

a 12 year old to have that mind set is insane. keep it up dude be that change and inspiration for old and young. I'm 35 lol.

[@lalitabertschinger]

6 years later and we look at this in school in Year 9 ... well done

[@lulutrevena1976]

Fabulous message, WAKE UP it is time to change our ways

[@newman77777]

My teacher showed me this in English and I came home and rewatched this 0.5 times!

[@maxmooney5962]

Just found this and showed it to my students in Bangkok in hopes of starting a poetry/slam club next school year. Great job and congrats!!

[@emiliagonzales3124]

I love the way he speaks and his rhymes. My teacher showed me this in language and I came home and rewatched this soooo many times!

[@qyruz]

1:29 new eminem

[@exclipxse6153]

Lmao

[@Connor-ko2wt]

lol

[@wintersoldier64]

I mean ur not wrong Edit: If you also want to know what he’s saying you can put it at .5 speed

[@Connor-ko2wt]

@@wintersoldier64 wait Jonah?

[@hebasxleh5675]

Facts

[@tinagibson3220]

I will be sharing this with everyone I can - Solli - you are an inspiration. Heartfelt gratitude to you and your talent, courage and passion.

[@solliraphael]

thank you so much!! honestly - it means a lot to have people support my work !!

[@penisbreathparallel]

@@solliraphael ONG ReAL SOLLI

[@rhodabaruch4]

❤️ So talented and impactful!

[@porsharobinson5555]

I watched this in class today and its amazing!

[@CertiiJai]

Sameee

[@priscillavalle5365]

Hands up high - this kid is amazing!!

[@drcjtonkin]

After watching this 5 times I still have no idea what this kid is tryna say

[@Brain-washed2]

speechless myself after watching this and the other "poets" that attended to have this be the winner of anything

[@murdochlee7220]

Very inspirational! Made me cry

[@showuplifestyle3935]

This is beautiful! Really like the energy of this style!

[@PurpleOrSheep]

So inspirational!

[@rareairentertainment2794]

I'm 48, all I can say is: this kid wrote this? damn son

[@penisbreathparallel]

old man

[@benjamin-z2x]

🤓🤓this is absolutely amazing i cant flipping hold myself in while listening to this🤓🤓

[@radicaltoxic2455]

I love the way you speak. EPIC POEM!!! Dunno HOW to describe how much I loved your poem!!!

[@benlonergan4420]

that was amazing

[@ravenkee2527]

Putting this is slow mo is the best

[@eltwice7840]

That was so beautiful!!

[@hailiebechey8379]

Amazing

[@huntermeek7450]

Yesssssss!!!! Oh my god, he's incredible

[@striktly522]

Man really said rise up

[@penisbreathparallel]

got a problem with that

[@高志军-j9i]

The video content is so excellent, congratulations

[@ddcsquad1831]

he is so amazing as a young boy

[@terriyoung7136]

Beautiful.

[@khetevanaslanshvili5936]

Haven’t even watched it yet, but the first thing I noticed was the girls in skirts being so uncomfortable with sitting down as not to flash the crowd

[@jedyevz3112]

the kids amazing

[@fear5800]

Hold on THATS A KID THAT WAS AMAZING

[@fear5800]

I am 11 and I sound like a duck🦆quack quack

[@Joy-tq2de]

This is pretty amazing

[@yasminemobley7858]

Straight up bars!

[@nayat6074]

How does this make u feel when u listen to it

[@vanessamaroon]

incredible.

[@airckuh2669]

I’m sorry but what did he say all I herd was RISSSE UPP

[@nitrogen446]

POV: you are watching this video for a poetry assignment

[@Tmow]

I recommend everyone to put on the auto generated sub titles and watch this at .25x it’s normal speed

[@CtustyGT]

Hi, I heard this at school 🏫 and know I’m commenting right here

[@Editsmaam]

Bro i felt his accent.

[@madelly9044]

Keep it up. We need more bright young people like you in the world.

[@valentineskvira4304]

this is my school poetry task lol and the poem is actually decent this is.

[@satriabagaskara4198]

so anybody tryna put a beat on this? this is straight flames🔥

[@europeball4391]

This is my school work

[@clintrobinson2362]

This is my open day poformens

[@rachelebbutt6840]

Wonderful

[@lulani154]

“RIIIIISE UP” love this kid omg

[@penisbreathparallel]

i stood when i heard that

[@digital_bath]

Huey from the boondocks ❤

[@Kitty_Srt]

this is my online homwork

[@Caesar_Online]

astonishing

[@thebravesoul]

WOW 💜

[@chillmemer2525]

If you put it at 2x speed at 1:26 😂

[@alexmetenmal1718]

impressive

[@azbanathepoet4501]

Nice piece

[@aabarlas97]

Amazing!

[@natalieho7703]

The guys talking at the start came to our school and solli came to my school today

[@jokerllyourchancetoblowll1632]

So good !!

[@MrMeatyMeat61]

I I’d this for online school, 2020 anyone! COVID-19? You in 34/C?

[@ar1_m3ss33]

I love how so many people are here from school

[@jackdoyle8539]

10 people Eminem was scared to diss

[@benjamin-z2x]

all these comments need to calm down like... calm your farm

[@mothusimashigo5244]

Brilliant 🙌🏿

[@jwash7614]

Awesome young man! :-))

[@kylacaraway1998]

Imma cry

[@billtucker7418]

Amazing doing this for school

[@teodytrinidad9497]

The title is ibabalik kita Sa Quiapo

[@annabellchristine1001]

This kid is fire! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@penisbreathparallel]

hes not on fire

[@benjamin-z2x]

fr@@penisbreathparallel

[@lizawismer8226]

Title?

[@rayleaaelyar4163]

HUSBAND MATERIAL HES SO CUTE im thirteen so i can say this

[@morganwilliams4689]

Yathushan Vignarajan so people don’t think she’s a grown woman 😂

[@penisbreathparallel]

woah chill

[@room237a11]

What is the title

[@lnvalues1754]

whats the name of the poetry

[@luvleemary0205]

Wow what talent !

[@iamthegoat1237]

wow

[@rjb1024]

African Eminem right here whooooooooo

[@CharcoalNinja]

Doing it for school be like

[@radicaltoxic2455]

AMAZING!!!

[@ar1_m3ss33]

1:30 what did he say?

[@retrospects918]

I HAVE TO DO THIS FOR SCHOOL AND IM JEALOUS

[@exclipxse6153]

Who else is watching this because of school.

[@Rouba1000]

mans sounds like a kmart Prince Ea

[@eto7194]

LOL W

[@eto7194]

looks like a walmart doll

[@verysaltyboomer6411]

respect the drip

[@exclipxse6153]

Karen

[@pjperalta]

Children preparing for the battle!

[@pufferknight]

Eminems been real quiet since this dropped

[@Gabsterz94]

I came here cuz of 22 jump street...I was not disappointed

[@familyroache4236]

Eminem might have his match right here

[@penisbreathparallel]

might not

[@ThatFreikugel]

beautiful

[@tomatozombie135]

"rise up" hamilton reference?

[@josiebradbury8147]

This is my online school task lol 😝

[@floracauchi]

Same

[@ShinyXK]

same

[@Phoenixx_FN]

The junior eminem