Talib Kweli - Def Poetry Jam

[@sonzalez]

"Taught early that faith is blind/ like justice when you facing time."

[@ะยยพสกสะ่พยยกหว]

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[@HaloxCake]

I get chills every time I hear Talib rhyme.

[@SeanTheDon17]

Me Too man... me too

[@austinedwards3559]

This is the art of real hip hop creativity and poetry

[@BiGBailey]

"god forbid you go to hell, but if you ever been to any ghetto, you know it well..." Kweli speaks the truth

[@HollowLucc]

i loved the begining when he says ''If we all made in gods image that means his face is mine,Wait,is that blasfemy it has to be, if i dont look like my father then the way im livin is bastardly''

[@SeventhRisk]

It's encouraging to see someone look at religion from a logical and historical perspective. It gives hope that in this new era, people are looking towards themselves, rather than an oppressive ideology for answers and love.

[@Karobe]

"Heaven and Hell exist here on Earth" SHIEEEEEEEEEEETTT!! Goosebumps.

[@metheores]

The reason why talib kweli is a great MC and why he had such success with old skoolers like Mos Def is because the man put meaningful stuff out there. Unlike many of the mainstream garbage that's played on our radios nowadays.

[@sandman9331]

Everything he does is amazing but I gotta say my favorite album of all time, under any genre, is his and mos defs blackstar album. Lyrical genius

[@subw0lf]

man! talib kweli is on point! thats what you call a true lyricist.

[@Domonick92]

Man i wish this would cone back to tv

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

It would be irrelevant. Modern rap isnt based in poetry.

[@JTMAnimations]

This is trully one of tha sickest conscious poetic therapudic lyrical verses I have ever heard!! Real talk! Talib is an alwayz will be one of my fav MC's of all time!!

[@xSheepz]

Everyone talking about religion and the differences lol, your missing point of the poet, its all the same, were all Gods children don't do the devils work and cause separation between ourselves.

[@PoeticSongstress]

THIS IS WHY I LUV TALIB KWELI! he speaks truth.

[@TheRemixedCafe]

May Allah bless us.

[@Anfmethodjor]

we know that what we reap we sow but we forget how low it can go you think it's bad here on earth but if you don't get to heaven, it's hell or something like that. I can't believe he didn't get a standing ovation for that verse.

[@raheemfitch7004]

Words sharper than a sword smh

[@feanor92]

I cried. We need to support artists like Talib Kweli, Common, Mos Def and KRS, who through their talent and creativity attempt to bring about greater consciousness to society. This was just ill man. Can't keep it realer than Kweli does.

[@ayjiajai]

Fucking beast

[@gianthassan4617]

Ayjia Jai

[@tfewell73]

this is what knowledge of self gets you.

[@EvanWestendorf]

kweli is such a beast, i'm happy he didn't try to become mainstream like kanye, talib is in his own class

[@Heffsta02]

I had the fortune of meeting Talib and the dude is one of the most humble cats i have ever met. He shook my hand, chatted with me, got a photo with me. Mad respect for a real brotha.

[@omsteady]

ear drum is soooo sick. i continue to bump that album. kweli's words are timeless

[@k4ze7]

The most concise and most beautifully delivered summary of religion that the world will ever hear. This clip should be enshrined in a museum.

[@cyphacirclemusic]

Been watching this poem for over a decade. Chills everytime.

[@DJ2109]

had to watch this three times just to understand fully. wow.

[@cjbjrsm0m]

i love this!!!! I've been feeling like this since i was 13 years old and have never found a way to put it into words to sound like Kweli. He's one AMAZING lyricist.

[@chrismosley141]

One of the sickest emcee's and poets of our time.

[@Sicckmaster]

Talib Kweli is so deep... It's almost an understatement to say he is deep. He is on so many other intellectual levels than anyone else I've ever heard. He is the definition of deep, the definition of truth.

[@macgarnagal]

in terms of pure beauty, Talib is the greatest emcee of all time. i teared up before listening to his one track "joy" and "being a black man is demanding the fire's in my eyes but the flames need fanning" is one of the greatest lines of all time. a fantastic poem by a brilliant artist

[@hayellbayell]

this is one of my absolute favorite def jams. ever. ever ever. EVER. talib kweli

[@Jaime8908]

I think the reason we have the ability to manifest all these characteristics is because we were made in his image. If our creator is Loving, Truthful, and united then naturally we would have the ablility to have the same characteristics.

[@hisf1shness]

How can you NOT like this? This is a perfect display of genius thoughts transformed into words, performed beautifully for your ears. "Now who is King James? And why did he think it was so vital to remove chapters and make his own version of the bible?"

[@dwaygregjon]

damn, most underrated rapper ever. along with common and mos def

[@feyth85]

Talib Kweli raps about the important things in life. He's so intellegent! Love him! Thanks for putting this up!

[@jconner29]

I been a poet since 1rst grade, MAD respect for this poem. Talib is a genius lyrically.

[@minimatt73]

Undoubtedly one of the best MC's the world has ever seen!

[@OneWayRoad]

its so refreshing to see someone these days who is black and open to the different possibilities of life who isn't pushing christianity (or any other religion) all the time. i never realised how little you really see that until watching this

[@ckim01]

Despite all the criticism about today's hiphop artists, there still exists some talent worth listening. But it is still so rare to find a gem like kweli where he flows so naturally and passionately. Perhaps his distinguishing feature is that he rhymes with so much depth and meaning.

[@knono85]

this is deep and real. this dude is too good...

[@snowmann7878]

Talib Kweli is a Genius! Screw everyone that thinks that all rappers are low life gangsters that only sing about money, drugs, killing and degrading women. A lot of rappers are deep and intelligent. I love Talib Kweli

[@LAExcitement]

The most underrated mc to ever touch the mic. Wish more rappers had the ablilty to spread their knowledge like Kweli.

[@shirleycoffie]

Talib - I sure hope I get to meet you tomorrow night. This entry was absolutely movin' peace love & honest self expression

[@RasAhmose]

Kweli is brilliant. WIsh more were like him.

[@1973noxqses]

The reward you get is the results of a good work. To see poor kids get good food for example. That joy is the reward. So that is the legacy of good work. The result for all to remember you with. That is where heaven is.

[@Richie2k6]

Kweli is raw. A true musician and poet.

[@2ProduceAndCreate]

All Religions Are Rooms to God. It matters not what door you pick. The house is filled with God's LOVE

[@verideus87]

His hair the texture of wool and skin the color of bronze...... The flow was nice. And depicted the minds of many who have seen the evils and deception of people within different religions. God looks at the individual and his heart, not at the group when it's time for judgement. Individuals need to work on their own souls and be a living example because that is what we are to do. We influence people everyday with our actions. You never know who is watching. One love, God bless

[@jagice200]

One of best poems I heard so far on def jam

[@karzymimi42]

Talib is the man! love this guy!!

[@theforhead]

done you wrong in the past. not to make your preacher happy, but to make the world a better place. PEACE ON EARTH TO EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET OF OURS. leave your hell behind, close your eyes and picture heaven on earth as your future. together we can make it happen. thank all of you so much. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE.

[@moxamet]

This is one of the most relevant poems for our present age!!

[@uunknown23]

One of the realest MC's to ever exist Talib Kweli is a living legend

[@oscardaprince1MV407]

HE KILLED IT

[@Chronomancer666]

Love this song, and the whole album it's on for that matter. Some parts of it helped me find my way when it was difficult to know what to believe. The end of the road was atheism, after being raised Christian. A circuitous transition to say the least, but it's one that I can stand behind because despite all of the outside influences, I was able to choose something I truly believe. Though his message may be a little different, Kwle

[@internetfactcheck]

Breath of fresh air compared to the last def poetry jam I just saw...very very good :)) I agree 100%

[@ElLoca69]

ohmygod that was deep and i was feelin it damn the truth they done be concelin it watchin this his inpired me to be and live and give my way cause cant nobody say what is the right way

[@davidhussong]

i will give props to people who have the intelligence and caliber of thought to move past organized religion. iv been to Africa where missionary have refused to give food because of ones beliefs. On truth, there is no such think as a truth, just a complex idea, there is no such thing as a fact, just a perception. there is much more then a black and white...there is a whole spectrum.

[@LightningStash]

This was tight, with truth, & questions left unanswered. Dang how I wish Rap was as real as this nowadays!

[@everacious]

i am in AWE! jaw laid out on the floor! that was AMAZING!

[@23LJKing]

So Clever This Is Beyond Great Talib Kweli Is A Straight Up Genius

[@shineraingrow]

this is one of the best def jams ever.

[@antellium]

wow. simply remarkable. this is the truth and i will reevaluate my views on religion and catholocism (I am a devout Catholic) because of this video

[@refferman1]

i saw him yesterday in Austin SxSW was awsome he exploded on stage and he didn't control his energy very well hes better on CD

[@kudleykandy1]

This is wickedly Amazing! Talented individual who spoke nothing but ABSOLUTE truth!

[@logiclyrics2102]

Wow!!!! I mean I can't even express this into words. Talib is the man...

[@DixonHikujamz]

Glad I got to see him Live this year in Sydney, dats of da chain

[@BigWillyTilly]

We need more like Talib to help spread knowledge like this.

[@blkmamba88]

that was the essence of perfection! I LUV HIM W/All MY HEART. That's what RAP/Hip-Hop REALLY IS!!!

[@RedzTV]

"I found out that Heaven and Hell exist right here on Earth" blew my mind.

[@mrmaru1]

Taught early that faith is blind like justice when you facing time If we all made in God's image then that means his face is mine

[@TheUnitedDivision]

one prime example here why talib is one of my all time favorites top 5 easlily

[@MrSlckmck1]

Stay humble in your greatness TK! Always said this dude is one of the most underrated minds of our time.....the bit on religion is so spot on.

[@peoplez809]

this man is a monster!!!!!

[@jordan3649]

"Religion makes division" TELL IT LIKE IT IS TALIB, THIS IS WHAT IM GONNA TEACH MY KIDS

[@shany9988]

Great !! I wish he would come back & make music!

[@destroyedtheozone]

This is awesome. It's all about how religion is twisted and manipulated by people for self-gain. Poetry is beautiful. Don't renounce your faith, just don't believe in the lies.

[@brucelee2311]

word is bond, this is hip-hop in its essence and real.

[@teashia1boo]

im in love with the words he say.....

[@Matthew235689]

omg I saw this on tv. awesome to find it online.

[@210UnderGroundRapper]

1word "RAW"... Much luv from Texas... Duce peace 1luv.

[@blackbratha]

mashALLAH may their eyes be opened and may they be guided to discover the beauty of islam

[@Change1031]

Dude this piece is GOLD.

[@xolanisontsonga9574]

Dope dope dope he brought it dig his lyric for life

[@kiajohnson]

disz deep...it make yu think...i luv talib kweli

[@majaplaya45]

heard this before.. had to remind myself how sick kweli is. pure genius

[@2ProduceAndCreate]

I believe that if you do good that you will find paradise, it is not the path you choose because all paths lead to the same location, Good is in these paths. Do good and you find love of god.

[@men_of_god7]

The rhyme asks a lot of obvious questions with easy answers. That being said, simple-minded folk will be fascinated im sure.

[@DevineMind2012]

EVERYONE NEEDS TO LISTEN TO THIS!

[@6Wul0Won]

Damn! Talib...one of the greatest MC's. The man's the truth.

[@naijababez1]

Dayuummm dat stuff was bangin...i felt dat shyt deep bro

[@trentyates418]

Kweli is a conscious poet/lyrical mastermind

[@LiteBriteSociety]

How is it that someone can say to themselves, "Let me go find every video KZbin has of this artist... AND DISLIKE IT!" What are you doing with your life people??? Stop watching videos you never wanted to see.

[@gomooreon]

I’m implied by that spirit within me: Be careful that we don't contradict the spirit within us. Better is he that is within us, then he that is in the world. The world has not implicated the spirit within me, so what you see and hear is stipulated.

[@lukeramun]

he is a true rapper with real things to say. I just hope that there are more kwelis and less soulja boys around in 10 years....or so help the african american "race"

[@yourobserd]

man he's just a good fuckin lyricist. Paintin pictures and speakin the truth. For those of you who don't know this niggas names literally means: "seeker of truth" Talib Kweli. He was born for this and he's one of the best.

[@cRoFtcHiK]

*click,click,click,click* Love this!!

[@bosman1988]

Def Poetry is amazing! Common, Kris, Talib, M1 and Stik - they all killed it.

[@1973noxqses]

Thats what we need a return to the roots.

[@karzymimi42]

simply AMAZING!! he delivers so intelligently!