iWPS Finals 2014 - Porsha O. "Capitalism"

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • The Individual World Poetry Slam Finals in Phoenix, Arizona.
    Black, poet, dyke-goddess, hip-hop feminist, womanist, friend, Porsha Olayiwola is a performance artist who believes in pixie dust and second chances. A resident of Boston, by way of Chicago, Porsha O is the reigning Individual World Poetry Slam Champion. Her intention is to speak, love, praise, and maintain a cypher that is undocumented, uncontrollable and just plain ole dope. Porsha Olayiwola is the 2014 Individual World Poetry Champion.

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  • @broadwaybound42895
    @broadwaybound42895 8 років тому +2083

    I'm so addicted to her passion, to her spirit, to her style of writing, to her real, to her dopeness, to her raw attitude and black girl magic. She's amazing so so amazing

    • @aestheticallymichelle2992
      @aestheticallymichelle2992 8 років тому +16

      fucking same

    • @brittanymorris656
      @brittanymorris656 7 років тому +2

      I'm saying!!! I love it

    • @riz3310
      @riz3310 7 років тому +7

      I'm enraptured by her brilliance. She speaks absolute capital-T "Truth."

    • @BrandonWilliams-xc8xs
      @BrandonWilliams-xc8xs 6 років тому +2

      She is the light and the a vessel through her word of truth. How she runs through your mind and make you think! Dope writer, realist, most important her story is felt !

    • @yogdrogxon687
      @yogdrogxon687 5 років тому

      ShamelessBroadway thought its he or transgender

  • @ettarose70
    @ettarose70 3 роки тому +405

    “I’m working overtime to make sure that the hungry never get fed.” Such a powerful line

  • @IMETGODSHEBLACK
    @IMETGODSHEBLACK 9 років тому +1081

    SHE IS LITERALLY EVERHTING! SHE IS HONESTLY ONE OF THE GREATEST !!!

  • @JavellH
    @JavellH 8 років тому +830

    This girl slaps America over and over and over in the face and I LOVE IT!

    • @yogdrogxon687
      @yogdrogxon687 5 років тому +4

      Javell H USA not America
      Because USA is the Worst.

    • @pinkgal206
      @pinkgal206 5 років тому +1

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    • @Ghost-fe1vp
      @Ghost-fe1vp 5 років тому +1

      Lol I don't think anyone with an IQ over a 100 could give a minute bit of care for the ramblings of an insane person. You are looked down on by nearly 100% of society. But keep it up. You're a great laugh.

    • @pinkgal206
      @pinkgal206 4 роки тому +4

      Ghost 1111 insecure

    • @fumane_
      @fumane_ 3 роки тому +4

      Ghost 1111 are you talking about america or the poet?

  • @diondredunigan5282
    @diondredunigan5282 3 роки тому +110

    "I'm the pimp, who built.. this.. shit-" absolutely floored holy FUCK

    • @diondredunigan5282
      @diondredunigan5282 2 роки тому +9

      @niya thank you for bringing me back to this omg it gets even better with time 😭

    • @F12getmoney
      @F12getmoney 5 місяців тому

      Is that referencing something specific, or is it just for emphasis?

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      @CaffeinatedJunkie-se4rk 2 місяці тому +1

      @@F12getmoneyemphasis

  • @IHappyChicken
    @IHappyChicken 8 років тому +261

    I was not ready at all.

  • @thekaerichtexas
    @thekaerichtexas 9 років тому +709

    Omg i love her so much.....all her poems are fire. She is the truth.

    • @Fatima-up8lw
      @Fatima-up8lw 9 років тому +16

      k. rich She is fire, I'm hot....SH*T i'M Burning!

    • @fuzzyburger99
      @fuzzyburger99 7 років тому +4

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    • @catiemathews4906
      @catiemathews4906 3 роки тому

      Did you mean oh my gosh I hope you did

  • @Go_Ranei
    @Go_Ranei 9 років тому +262

    This poem is nothing but truth! Very well versed. I stopped breathing just to listen to her speak. Wow.

  • @genesissmith2046
    @genesissmith2046 9 років тому +400

    she could really be a rapper I mean I could listen to this woman all day everyday cause this the real

  • @heylmao
    @heylmao 8 років тому +307

    She and Kai Davis are the ideal Black Women Poets.

    • @howardrobinson5393
      @howardrobinson5393 8 років тому +20

      +Amina A. check out Alysia Harris her poems are so eloquent and her use of language is so intricate unlike any other.

    • @stephanierussell7711
      @stephanierussell7711 8 років тому +2

      yessssss

    • @Zuzu-z8u
      @Zuzu-z8u 8 років тому +2

      +Amina A. Highly agree!

    • @k_chantale3692
      @k_chantale3692 8 років тому +1

      definitely!÷

    • @mmmk6793
      @mmmk6793 8 років тому +30

      And Crystal Valentine

  • @all4god116
    @all4god116 9 років тому +186

    That's my girl!!! Soo proud to call her my friend!! Love this piece!!

    • @nebraskajones9736
      @nebraskajones9736 9 років тому +27

      ***** Her words are phenomenal. Please tell her thank you for me. She is authentic and unapologetic, a breath of fresh air.

    • @adjoabaidoo6545
      @adjoabaidoo6545 9 років тому +5

      You lucky person!

    • @adjoabaidoo6545
      @adjoabaidoo6545 9 років тому +4

      You lucky person!

    • @all4god116
      @all4god116 9 років тому +5

      thanks!!

    • @MissSuggaBoo
      @MissSuggaBoo 4 роки тому +1

      Ashley Alafberg lets all be friends😍

  • @wambuihomes
    @wambuihomes Рік тому +11

    who is still here in 2023? it makes so much sense right about NOW!!!!!

  • @norastar372
    @norastar372 5 років тому +114

    Her presentation. The voice tone she used. How she found the key word of every sentence and built on it. The emotion and anger and bitterness. All of this is talent.

  • @Vonski.
    @Vonski. 5 років тому +86

    "You thought they were moving West.? Motherfuker they were moving towards Me." Powerful. This girl is Powerful. Protect her at all cost

  • @naturallove6615
    @naturallove6615 2 роки тому +27

    She leaves me speechless every time!

  • @Tpproductions_
    @Tpproductions_ 8 років тому +181

    Replay replay replay replay replay.....LOVE ITTT

  • @andrewhorry9417
    @andrewhorry9417 2 роки тому +32

    This Poem was so raw this Hass to be one of the best poem I’ve ever heard in my life this was absolute best the concept was unbelievable absolute fire I can’t say enough about it

  • @dumontthe5th
    @dumontthe5th 7 років тому +73

    As an old school poet from back in the day, it does my heart good to see the warrior art moving forward to a new generation. Her phire reminds me of my phire, of the phire of Nikki, Baldwin, Amiri, Sonia, to name a few! this particular piece on capitalism is on poinT! I'll be checking her out some more!

  • @hads5279
    @hads5279 5 років тому +32

    I just recited this for my poetry final! My favourite poem in the world. Made sure to give Porsha all of the credit she deserves and encouraged everyone to watch her performance.

  • @anuyew9537
    @anuyew9537 8 років тому +63

    This was so deep, I had to watch it again!!

  • @davidchandler2395
    @davidchandler2395 4 роки тому +41

    Yo this my second time watching her...Her cadence and delivery is fireeee!!!!!...Salute...About to crack open my notebook after this.

  • @howardrobinson425
    @howardrobinson425 9 років тому +76

    This deserves more attention and views.

  • @aimeeane
    @aimeeane 8 років тому +60

    I cannot stop watching this. AMAZING!!!!!!!!
    I hope you never stop speaking truth.

  • @huni26
    @huni26 8 років тому +99

    SHE KILLING THIS

  • @raqeebatbuhari6502
    @raqeebatbuhari6502 7 років тому +33

    I can count how many times I've watched this and it still gives me shivers.

  • @rainfur5892
    @rainfur5892 4 роки тому +20

    This aged well...

  • @elandorum
    @elandorum 8 років тому +29

    I can't stop watching this I'm obsessed she is mesmerising

  • @scottkeita
    @scottkeita 9 років тому +187

    DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM
    TIGHT JUST LIKE CAPITALISM

  • @_HonorLee
    @_HonorLee Рік тому +2

    Not sure words will suit me well here. This is one of the most affecting, powerful, moving, forceful, commanding poems I've ever heard.
    Mesmerising. Breathtaking.

  • @torrenmanning1486
    @torrenmanning1486 3 роки тому +3

    i come back to this poem often over the years, how is it still not at a million views yet? Even half a million?

  • @gina333
    @gina333 6 років тому +3

    I’ve watched this 5x over. Fuck yeah

  • @kadianlove310
    @kadianlove310 4 роки тому +5

    This is what you call talent. Blowed away by her delivery. Simply amazing!!

  • @gpmerchant1097
    @gpmerchant1097 22 дні тому +1

    This young lady should receive an award for this speech. Bravo!!!

  • @nopename01
    @nopename01 11 місяців тому +2

    Years later and this is still one of the best poems I've heart till date

  • @nono-cl6et
    @nono-cl6et 9 років тому +14

    Holy shit this poem is fucking amazing

  • @kimberlydickson9639
    @kimberlydickson9639 4 роки тому +8

    Full body chills! She is amazing!! And she needs to put that into a rap song!! Very powerful!!

  • @SIMONEA1000
    @SIMONEA1000 9 років тому +41

    This freakin poem needs MORE EXPOSURE!!!!! MY GOD I GOT GOOSE BUMPS LISTENING TO HER!!!! FIRE FIRE FIRE #BLESSHERHEART #BEAST PLEASE SHARE THIS

  • @terrianwilliams2624
    @terrianwilliams2624 2 роки тому +3

    She would kill in battle rap I use to watch this all the time when I was 15 and younger I’m 22 now

  • @superiorc5647
    @superiorc5647 3 роки тому +7

    SHE SPEAKS TRUTH ! WITH PASSION AND A FIERY SPIRIT ! I LOVE HER.

  • @aboriginalman8828
    @aboriginalman8828 3 роки тому +5

    RIGHT OWN SIS.. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 BLACK POWER

  • @ahviwe
    @ahviwe 4 роки тому +6

    I've been watching this since 2017

  • @gabrawlyos
    @gabrawlyos 4 роки тому +3

    And today, in 2020, we are killing for this shit king

  • @ahviwe
    @ahviwe 2 роки тому +4

    2022🔥🔥🔥🔥 I’m still here

  • @chamakamukoshi4570
    @chamakamukoshi4570 2 роки тому +11

    This fucking made my heart cry, woman tough is an understatement, your passion, your honesty, the aggression, all of that shit is impeccable

  • @humanyeastinfection2960
    @humanyeastinfection2960 6 років тому +3

    She is so good at writing poetry and so expressive. You can tell as she is getting angry and feeling every emotion while reading these to the crowds

  • @lydiahill3395
    @lydiahill3395 9 років тому +8

    Just amazing. Not only skilled but powerful and resonant as a poet

  • @KJ-oq9du
    @KJ-oq9du 9 років тому +12

    W O W. I'm really mad I'm just finding out about her bc if I had more knowledge of her talent then I sure as hell would've been front row to see this live. She's great

  • @brianrusso2719
    @brianrusso2719 Рік тому +2

    So fucking powerful, the accuracy gives chills

  • @thandoreviews8886
    @thandoreviews8886 5 років тому +11

    What Porsha O is talking about in this poem, will be the ten years in South Africa. Ish is about to go down, hard. Buckle up

  • @tatianaredden5696
    @tatianaredden5696 2 роки тому +2

    Years later I still listen

  • @eb3534
    @eb3534 4 роки тому +5

    This women is someone to be looked up to. Actually amazing.

  • @alexandriaamos8458
    @alexandriaamos8458 7 років тому +31

    Speechless. on repeat💜

  • @deborahbell4617
    @deborahbell4617 3 роки тому +4

    Man! That was RAW! 🤯

  • @laresiamarie970
    @laresiamarie970 7 років тому +5

    EVERYTHING SHE PERFORMS GIVES ME LIFE

  • @xXTheBlackFoxXx
    @xXTheBlackFoxXx 8 років тому +5

    I just found her and she is amazing! Her words and the way she says them specks to me on so many levels.

  • @kitty4638
    @kitty4638 2 роки тому +3

    such a stunning poem omg

  • @jessbegreat
    @jessbegreat 4 роки тому +2

    i have watched this a video so much to even remember how many times and it get powerful and better everytime.

  • @vivey66
    @vivey66 2 роки тому +2

    OMGOODNESS I am speechless. Capitalism has never been pick apart & so vividly recited-NEVER! Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

  • @zyzy2298
    @zyzy2298 4 роки тому +3

    I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE her writing and how she delivers it ! She’s so passionate with it, she’s AMAZING

  • @urquizabr
    @urquizabr 5 років тому +5

    I love this video more and more every time I see it.

  • @victoriaallen3753
    @victoriaallen3753 2 роки тому +3

    Damn! Whooooooooooo wow! She set that off!

  • @reginaldfairfield
    @reginaldfairfield 8 років тому +3

    I always find myself holding my breath watching her. ♥♥

  • @jemmasan4877
    @jemmasan4877 5 років тому +3

    You are so right Porsha. Speak never stop I hear you

  • @hads5279
    @hads5279 6 років тому +6

    I'm on my like, 7th time in a row listening to this.

  • @KiddaTheKiller
    @KiddaTheKiller 7 років тому +5

    fave poem EVER

  • @lizziedanse8335
    @lizziedanse8335 Рік тому +2

    Her spirit is unmatched!

  • @kekedream
    @kekedream 2 роки тому +6

    I detect NO LIES. She gave the perfect definition, Merriam Webster ain't got nothing on her!

  • @uche5448
    @uche5448 8 років тому +2

    my body and soul are on fire after listening to this, she's fucking phenomenal

  • @roxana-ambersweetman
    @roxana-ambersweetman 8 років тому +5

    I acc love her sooooo much... she gives me chills 😍

  • @emmamanly6443
    @emmamanly6443 3 роки тому +2

    What the hell.... that shit blew my mind. Had to pause the video to get my thoughts together

  • @jaydanicole360
    @jaydanicole360 3 роки тому +3

    I love her she’s so powerful!

  • @emily7844
    @emily7844 3 роки тому +2

    her performances never fail

  • @ryanforbes-levy5952
    @ryanforbes-levy5952 8 років тому +2

    WOW! MAGNIFICENT SPEECH!👍 This deserves a thousand views.

  • @adrianw.a.9384
    @adrianw.a.9384 3 роки тому +4

    Agree or Disagree, this is not only a great poem, but a great performance.

  • @hashannaspearmon7631
    @hashannaspearmon7631 7 років тому +4

    2017 and this poem still raw🔥

  • @carlosperez5054
    @carlosperez5054 2 роки тому +6

    The soul of capitalism captured in words, wow!!!

  • @jayc.9957
    @jayc.9957 4 роки тому +1

    my god she is amazing i’ve been binging her all day

  • @portiafreeman3717
    @portiafreeman3717 2 роки тому +2

    Whoa!!! This is pure fire 🔥

  • @brian_5256
    @brian_5256 4 роки тому +3

    I love the way she walks off the stage.

  • @leahgranger8237
    @leahgranger8237 4 роки тому +2

    God she's amazing💕😍

  • @myopinion1705
    @myopinion1705 3 роки тому +3

    She gives me chills

  • @D__Cain
    @D__Cain 6 років тому +4

    THISSSSSS WAS SOOOOO GOOODDDDDD AHHHHH

  • @wildflower514
    @wildflower514 Рік тому +1

    Holy shit. that is powerful and awesome.

  • @KCLovess
    @KCLovess 3 роки тому +1

    Well Damn, that definitely caught me off guard, I was not expecting that!!! Loved it, thank you

  • @hometownhero21
    @hometownhero21 9 років тому +5

    This reminds me so much of Lupe Fiasco's "Put you on Game"

  • @tabethjoycegurumani9300
    @tabethjoycegurumani9300 4 роки тому +3

    she is the epitome of amazing

  • @hads5279
    @hads5279 6 років тому +3

    This woman is literally everything!!

  • @stanaccount7082
    @stanaccount7082 7 років тому +3

    Oh ..... my god .... this is perfection. I just cried so hard

  • @lilithrogers5204
    @lilithrogers5204 3 роки тому +1

    wow, Porsha you don't hold nothin' back!! Powerful!!! Thank you.

  • @brooklynjb04
    @brooklynjb04 6 років тому +1

    omg , this was literally like EVERYTHING. girl you SLAYT this spoken word.

  • @grannybemx6729
    @grannybemx6729 5 років тому +2

    Powerful!!!!!! Speak poet. Finger snaps

  • @umekiamoody1787
    @umekiamoody1787 4 роки тому +2

    Sis straight fiyah... 🔥🔥🔥🤑

  • @whitneydavis8341
    @whitneydavis8341 5 років тому +3

    Oh my God where the hell has she been hiding at and why am I just now seeing this OMG I love it

  • @mjcg90
    @mjcg90 6 років тому +2

    This still goes so hard.

  • @carolcampbell9125
    @carolcampbell9125 5 років тому +2

    Love her spirit!!!!!!

  • @Ambermarie13
    @Ambermarie13 2 роки тому +3

    ok so my poetry is trash LOL, this was amazing!!!!

  • @niyah5142
    @niyah5142 5 років тому +5

    This is so true the system came to mess the black people up I love this girl keeps everthing real I love her sooo much black girl magic

  • @leciabrown5568
    @leciabrown5568 9 років тому +4

    this was soo good i watched this back to back i love her, her poems are so real and it makes you think and say mmm. she is truly gifted when it comes to words 💯

  • @Moozymo
    @Moozymo 6 років тому +2

    Still my favorite poem

  • @aestheticallymichelle2992
    @aestheticallymichelle2992 8 років тому +2

    This is literally everything I've needed