Prentice Powell The System (Spoken Word Arsenio Hall 12 19 13)

[@bushidoken7101]

I remember watching this when it 1st aired. Not much has changed, in fact history only validated his point.

[@DMaineMusic]

Here 7 years later and wow. This is today. This is now.

[@jordanisshe5501]

He went off! I love how he changed his cadence when the lights dimmed 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@JayTwizzle]

Why hasn't this hit 1 million views yet?

[@isiahcyrus7317]

+JuJu Bean The system doesn't want this out there...

[@carolynkeys6384]

Far too much TRUTH...folks ain't ready to be fixed would rather stay sleeping

[@kathyaustin6171]

The systems doesn't want the truth out.

[@mentallychallenged7785]

Deep, glad he included the self destruction factor.

[@ESvii9]

Powerful piece! Bold of Arsenio to present him. The crowd doesnt all get it, but thw people that needed it...YEAH, they got it. Applause wasnt needed until the end.

[@terricamonae4130]

Just seen him do this tonight at The Loft--Dayton Ohio!! Enjoyed the show! Blessings to you Mr.Powell

[@ucheezy23]

Who would thumbs down this? HE DID THAT‼️

[@tonyallen9733]

Here in 2024. THIS STILL HOLDS UP AND ITS SO ACCURATE THAT ACCURATE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT

[@Monblack]

The views on this video prove his very first point “the system doesn’t want people here”

[@WolfManCer]

Yup, the algorithm obviously targeted this to not get many views that it deserves. Who owns ytube? you will find your answer there.

[@MultiEightiesgirl]

Much love to this brotha. I love spoken word.

[@diaxpora_]

Be sure to hit the like so the algorithm can push this to 1M people asap. It's been too long

[@godbodyenergy7560]

One of my favorites. You agree he is phenomenal

[@YOLOave]

absolutely, a powerfuly artistic display of thought provoking words!!!

[@madcow3235]

Inspired These words are on fire Let us study this mans mind While we still got time I love it 💯❤️

[@moroccothompson9699]

Very thought provoking and amazing performance.

[@kwamestamps35]

Strength and honor to you. It seems that every time I watch your creation, a poem is inspired. Blessings to you sir. As Nina Simone says, We are a reflection of our times.

[@YOLOave]

thx so much for watching and engaging!!! I'm glad its had an impact on you... please support the artist prentice powell as I'm just spreading his light and good messages!!!

[@jubbaruba]

This poem should have waaaaaaaaaay more views.

[@MRSTRUTH-cx8oj]

I just shared on FB. How did this not go viral?! I'm just now seeing for the first time... 2 years later??

[@YOLOave]

+. (freequeensees) good thoughts are hard to come by, thanks for sharing and spreading the word!!!

[@metronome4670]

It can't go viral, it's the raw truth...

[@gregtaylor2879]

Same here, two years after you

[@QunDeev08]

EXACTLY!!!!! i am SMH wondering the SAME THING??? like HUH! this young is BEYOND #DEEP

[@Island1-b5h]

Pure truthfulness. This is legit.

[@johnwalter5875]

back in 2019.....anyone else ?

[@teegleason6345]

John Walter Right here with you bruh...✊🏽✊🏽 The 13 dislikes are the negroes he was referring to who WORK for The System.

[@johnwalter5875]

Damn, I watched this 10 times in a row

[@JavaChipFeet]

A beast! I love this💜💜💜

[@Traedavis112]

This is SPOKEN TRUTH

[@michaeldelagarza3066]

Lifesize Teddy you man i just like your comment really cuz that profile pic, yeahhh horns up all day

[@Traedavis112]

@@michaeldelagarza3066 all day EVERY day!!!!!

[@kathyaustin6171]

I love this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@markludke3554]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@RH-su3nj]

Love This he is right

[@1977dmiller]

Great words brother!!!! Wow!!!

[@justlovinit1213]

Wow. That's all I can say. Wow!

[@Fishandspaghettishow]

This poem his different in 2021

[@bushidoken7101]

Especially in 22

[@InbredRengade]

wow, sums it up perfectly

[@Samii_150]

💯.. Forgot to add religion(s)

[@mekah3]

Wowwwww!!!

[@mishuoren394]

Man a poet will Always be better than a rapper.. always

[@kwamestamps35]

A good hip hop artist is a poet.

[@gerami8902]

Seems like someone forgot rap stands for "rhythm and poetry"

[@damonwilliams6218]

A rapper is a Poet. Is Nas not a Poet? Was 2Pac not a poet? Is Lupe Fiasco not a poet?? Slick Rick, Run DMC, KRS-1, Mc Lyte???

[@anthonywalker7422]

Truth

[@jaedylan1247]

This is brilliant

[@Bz23718]

How was he so ahead of his time? 😲😲😲

[@d-trillz8799]

bars

[@UIV7096]

📣6 years ago to date!2020🕙♥️♥️🎯

[@frontlinecarskingcity6040]

👍🏽

[@EpsyWarrior]

The very sad truth. 🤦🏾

[@grant8490]

This would have been so much more popular if he would have released this video now. Hes too far ahead of his time. This was 7 years ago.

[@rao4310]

The fact that this 9 yrs old and everything he said is already in play today in 2023 is really a bit too coincidental

[@Ryanswers]

Powerful. Is this old or is it new. Hard to tell with the proper pronunciation of verbs. Either way, We People are all we have.

[@prophetofgod3]

Luis Bueno wow

[@ahquebueno]

Andrew Richardson dope

[@saracenjedi]

#blacklivesmatters

[@dgkonkreteservencollect7430]

how typical and bigger blaming the system for his struggles smh. maybe if ppl took responsibility for themselves and actually tried pushing themselves toward success they wouldn't want to play the victim mentality. but it's easier to not try and stay at the bottom and blame the system for your failures rather than trying to make your own life better. anyone can get a commercial drivers licence and they will finance anyone with a loan. but instead they'd rather sit on their ass and fail. smh or get a car financed instead of getting financed for school something that will help with their future shits a joke

[@guidence75]

very interesting take, and some points i agree with... big question is how do you empower your brothers and sisters lost in ordinary stuck in victim and lack mentality... finding a problem is only the first step,next is crafting a solution... complaining or judging leaves the situation and the world just as disfunctional as you found it... keep watching,share,and i encourage you to apply yourself to make change and impact in your community!!! stay up

[@brianappoh396]

boss hogg it's a poem nigga godam

[@PrenticePowell1906]

boss hogg shuttttt uppppp.you missed my whole point

[@aaronmday]

If you paid any attention at all. He was saying you need to take accountability for your thoughts and actions. If you dont. Well dont blame anyone else but your damn self.

[@isaachoffman2607]

This got stolen

[@YOLOave]

not sure I follow, do you mean prentice stole the poem? that'd be the 1st I've heard

[@isaachoffman2607]

YOLO ave no, someone else stole it

[@CalypsoBabyy]

2022 & this still rings true😮‍💨