Lamont Carey (I Can't Read) HBO Def Jam Poetry

[iggyijalana]

I watch this everyday I'm a athlete myself there more to just playing ball education comes first!!

[LamontCarey1]

@iggyijalana I am proud of you. You can have both!

[LamontCarey1]

@kmack4427 Uh?

[kmack4427]

@LamontCarey1 it was a joke...but i like it its really good! your talented!

[AshleyJordanVideos]

Hi I'm Jordan from mrs leals class, you came and visited us. You told me you would write me a poem "Jordan's balloon" is that true?

[LamontCarey1]

@AshleyJordanVideos From orange to blue/ from happy birthday 2 peek-a-booo/ I love balloons/They take sadness away/bring smiles 2 my face/from them screeching n my palms/to trying 2 squeeze them under my arms/They make me laugh out loud/whether alone or n a crowd/Guaranteed to make me smile/I'll blow them from flat to float/Tie them with a rope/or a string/to have a ballon i'll even sing/whatever way they come/I always want 1/if i could make just one wish/2 float inside a balloon like a goldfish

[nicacubano]

Even at 26 it bothers the hell out of me I did not appreciate education and the effort my teachers put in ( regardless of how poor the school system was) to keep me from being like the kid in this poem. Now I have a newfound respect for those teachers who have a real calling and put in that extra effort both physically and financially to make sure the next generation has something to offer the world regardless of age social class or creed. I regret taking them for granted.

[LamontCarey1]

@nicacubano I am glad you have a change a heart. Now I know you will really change the world in a big way!

[SuperKrissy95]

This is an amazing poem, I love the concept.

[LamontCarey1]

@SuperKrissy95 thank youuuuuuuuu!

[SakuraBlossom2011]

Awesome!!!i love it!!

[LamontCarey1]

@SakuraBlossom2011 Thanks!

[mrzpunkin]

Sad to say! :(

the reason they started NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND  !

[LamontCarey1]

@mrzpunkin Yup.

[Randie2360]

This is a great poet

[LamontCarey1]

@Randie2360 Thanks you!

[LamontCarey1]

@KillaBeezOnASwarm I don't know how to rap.

[AllisonR]

Was this in 2005?

[LamontCarey1]

@AllisonR No.

[MrzFutureBieber123]

My teacher played this in class.

[LamontCarey1]

@MrzFutureBieber123 Hello. I hope all is wonderful. Thanks for stopping by my page. When did you see this in class?

[LamontCarey1]

@MrzFutureBieber123 what school was this and what class? How did the class respond?

[MrsDammitDoggie1104]

this has become one of my favorite poems, i love the concept.. keep up the amazing work

[LamontCarey1]

@MrsDammitDoggie1104 Thank you! I shall!

[LamontCarey1]

@LamontCarey1 yayyyy!

[LamontCarey1]

@MrsDammitDoggie1104 Thank youuuuuuuuu

[LamontCarey1]

@MrsDammitDoggie1104 thank youuuuuu!

[HeyLookTheSunSmiled]

We watched this in my English class last year. My teacher was in love with it, everyone in our class thought it was amazing- and it is. One idly most favorite pieces of poetry. :)

[TaufaLei]

@HeyLookTheSunSmiled

lol same here but we watched it this year

[LamontCarey1]

@HeyLookTheSunSmiled wow. Tell that teacher I said, "Hello"!

[wesingcausewerecool]

LMAO made my night though

[LamontCarey1]

@wesingcausewerecool Glad you enjoyed it!

[monroe3323]

Why is he so Amazing ! God knows how to create special people.

[LamontCarey1]

@monroe3323 wow. Thank you

[shaykaren1]

Me best friend know this hold poem by hart!!

[LamontCarey1]

@shaykaren1 wow

[jack50nB]

I don't know why but I like this guy

[LamontCarey1]

@jack50nB Yayyyyyyyy!

[capie44]

Who's he talking to on the sides of the stage? And why is the camera on since he is not interested in talking to the camera--much less can't stand still for the cameraman. Geez.

[LamontCarey1]

@capie44 LOL. Was I suppose to stand still for the cameraman?

[capie44]

@LamontCarey1 Well, not for the cameraman, but for the audience. If the actor is moving---worse, the camera is moving-- then the audience cannot connect with their eyes...the best way to connect with one's audience.

I miss the old school of cinematograpy, that's all. I liked it when I didn't have to chase the actor around the screen and not succeed because the scene is only 0,.3 seconds long. I just miss the "good ol' days" when director's directed and not "artists."

[LamontCarey1]

@capie44 this was show for performing artist and not acting.

[Mr8Six4]

iv seen this a thousand times and i still means alot to me cause its TRUE

[LamontCarey1]

@Mr8Six4 thank youuuuuuuuuuuu

[TheMalik3124]

i seen this on the oelc trip

[LamontCarey1]

@TheMalik3124 what is that?

[Jesserican]

incredible poem my friend is a teacher, and he said theres a girl who has all the name brands in the world, and all the friends, but she can't read

[LamontCarey1]

@Jesserican such a shame! Sometimes parents put other things before the right things.

[Jesserican]

@LamontCarey1 your a genuis yo if can hear a thing or two from me tell me what you think 516-451-3576

[LamontCarey1]

@Jesserican coool

[125clumsy]

@La

[LamontCarey1]

@125clumsy coool

[LamontCarey1]

@yonna4lyfe Funny!

[LamontCarey1]

@yonna4lyfe where are you from?

[LamontCarey1]

@yonna4lyfe I am sorry for that. I hope all is well! You can check me out at: lamontcarey...com(drop two of the periods

[TheYoungflyandflashy]

35 people though dis like meant like Because they......... Cant read and cant read

[LamontCarey1]

@TheYoungflyandflashy wow! LOL

[devore504]

my sister is a teacher and had a parent get mad at her for telling her her kid couldn't read and she wanted him to stay after school so she can help him

[LamontCarey1]

@devore504 How did it all workout? Is the child reading now?

[devore504]

@LamontCarey1 well this was years ago but yes not sure if she had time to bring him up to his grade lvl but he was reading by the end of the school year

[LamontCarey1]

@devore504 Cool. So how are you?

[devore504]

@LamontCarey1 Day is getting better,How are you?

[LamontCarey1]

@devore504 im good!

[devore504]

@LamontCarey1 good

[breerenee]

it makes me so happy to read that teachers are showing these to students. love <333333 i wish my teachers did. but ive watched this show since i was 13/14 so whatever!

[LamontCarey1]

@breerenee

[rivdebra]

Using this in class tomorrow for my intro on slam poetry. It's a poem my students will be able to relate to. I'm hoping they'll find a way to use reading/writing as an outlet, & that they won't give up, even though it's a lot harder for them to read than the avg person. Thank you for this piece!

[LamontCarey1]

@rivdebra I would be very interesting in coming out to your school. If this interests you, contact:. Ms. Woodard @ lacareyentertainment...com(del­ete three of the dots!)

[LamontCarey1]

@rivdebra Thank you. You can make arrangements if you desire to have me come to the school. I am always delighted to share with the youth.

[mrpatrich18]

you are dope man

[LamontCarey1]

@mrpatrich18 have your professor reach out to Ms. Woodard at lacareyentertainment@yahoo....­com(delete three of those periods). We can work out the arrangements this way. Looking forward to the possibilities of coming to your school!

[TheDJKEELO]

i jus watched this at school today! jaja

[LamontCarey1]

@TheDJKEELO Wow. What school and what state? How did the students react?

[LamontCarey1]

@LamontCarey1 check me out my site. Now u have to delete three of those dots inbetween the website: lamontcarey....com

[TheDJKEELO]

@LamontCarey1 SouthWest Early College , Denver , CO n we wer left pretty speechless

[LamontCarey1]

@TheDJKEELO I haven't been to your school. Tell your professor I would be very interested. She/he can contact my team off of my site. How does that sound?

[TheDJKEELO]

@LamontCarey1 sounds kuu!

[Bigrlboi1]

@LamontCarey1 Thank you! Hope you're day is filled with grace and sunshine!

[LamontCarey1]

@Bigrlboi1 My day has been pretty good! I hope things are going great for you!

[Bigrlboi1]

@LamontCarey1 Thank you! I just published my book of poetry yesterday! The world needs poets to keep the words free in our souls.

[LamontCarey1]

@Bigrlboi1 wow. Congrats!

[Bigrlboi1]

Loved this. I'm a writer and write poetry as well. Poets are the words in which the world has trouble saying sometimes. So poets speak up for the ones who can only relate to the words. -Kelli from Ky

[LamontCarey1]

@Bigrlboi1 Thank youuuuuuuu! you keep setting your words freee!

[Tony5929]

Dopeness

[LamontCarey1]

@Tony5929 LOL. Thanks. Where are you from?

[LamontCarey1]

@hollywoodundead4eve1 Wow. What school?

[smokintheblaze]

Real nice Lamont! I know many that can relate to this poem. They couldn't read well either, so I was eager to help those people, that grew up to be great people, because the world of reading intrigued them to venture deep within the depths of literature. Damn. Now I was about to get lyrical. LOL! But keep doing your thing, man.

Much love from Miami, Florida.

-Erick J.

[LamontCarey1]

@smokintheblaze LOL. You are too funny! I am glad they had you to assist them. Now go ahead and get lyrical!

[Undisputed1112]

This is amazing.

[LamontCarey1]

@Undisputed1112 thank you. WHere are you from?

[khaleema23]

Touching

[LamontCarey1]

@khaleema23 Thank you

[khaleema23]

@LamontCarey1 No problem, i only wish i could write this good.

[TalentscoutJosh]

here's your options.....(A).smoke more crack....(B)smoke more weed..(C)read a book read a book read a mother fucking book

[LamontCarey1]

@TalentscoutJosh hmmm. Bomoni's hit song

[lilykinz1234]

@LamontCarey1 i go to woodfield elementry

[LamontCarey1]

@lilykinz1234 what state is that?

[LamontCarey1]

@lilykinz1234 ok. I am interested in coming out there. Pass this on to the teacher that showed the video to you.

[lilykinz1234]

the first time i saw this was in school and my whole class kept siging it cuz we wud watch it at the end of the school day everyday and i loved this song it is amazing i think

[LamontCarey1]

@lilykinz1234 Aaaaah. Thank youuuuu. What school was this that you attended?

[MAURINOSO]

Lamont carey. You are a true genius when it comes to words. One of the first poets i heard that inspired me to write. i'm half as creative but i'm sure you know that writing gets me through the day. i wanna thank you for inspiration and changing my mindset. I just wish def jam poetry was still on air instead of all the other nonsense clouding my brain.

[LamontCarey1]

@MAURINOSO the beauty of you being a writer is that you can now create the content that you want to see on TV. I am honored to have been able to assist you in tapping into your creativity! The only drawback is that those stories will demand you to write and release them. Don't hold that against me!

[Josiemcosie]

I'm from Queensland Australia and I am also a huge fan of your work, thank you for replying! 

[LamontCarey1]

@Josiemcosie wow. Honored to have u as a fan

[Josiemcosie]

Wow this is really powerful.

[LamontCarey1]

@Josiemcosie thank you. Where are you from?

[superdunce77]

At the end with the people smiling and nodding. How can you do that. this makes me the saddest I've ever felt from watching a youtube video

[LamontCarey1]

@superdunce77 I'm sorry that I made you sad. How are you today? Where are you from?

[SoDanelle2009]

@LamontCarey1 the differences are that students in UK, no matter their background, race or religion are given every possible opportunity to make progression within the education; nevertheless it is within their full rights to make use of that.

Which leads me to this- I can't understand why people don't take the precious opportunities that are proposed to them but would rather live the ghetto fabulous lifestyle that promises empty mornings. It really gets to me and my black men don't seem to un

[LamontCarey1]

@SoDanelle2009 I can understand your frustrations. There are so many factors that causes these choices.

[factorx90]

Your words are legit man. Everything you said is 100% true and it should open up some people's eyes to how the schools are run and how education is taking a back seat to sports and other activities. You opened my eyes and I thank you for that.

[LamontCarey1]

@factorx90 I appreciate this! Where are you from?

[factorx90]

@LamontCarey1 Western Canada :)

[LamontCarey1]

@factorx90 Cooooool!

[SoDanelle2009]

This was amazing.

Life is clearly different in the US than it is in the UK; your words were deep.

[LamontCarey1]

@SoDanelle2009 can you tell me the difference that came to mind?

[LamontCarey1]

@najee151 Explain?

[tammaka1]

this is sooo true...GREAT work!

[LamontCarey1]

@tammaka1 Thank you. Where are you from?

[elninoloco23456]

32 people can't read the 'like' sign

[LamontCarey1]

@elninoloco23456 :)

[SirBeastly74]

@elninoloco23456 mean after what I just saw but funny lol

[LamontCarey1]

@SirBeastly74 You know I am lost, right? LOL

[hairspeaks]

i liked it it set the tone for my day .( had a good one )

[LamontCarey1]

@hairspeaks yayyyyyyyy

[hairspeaks]

by the blood of the lamb and the word of my testimony. i can do all things through Christ Jesus. do you have a relationship with him? oh and i might add that was cool how you just like slap me with that question 6oclock in the MORNING and now you got me thinking . thanks bro. honestly i find that each problem is a chance for Gods strength in us to shine and for His glory to be seen. the lame walk deaf haer dead are raised to life.you know that when we are weak then we are actually strong

[LamontCarey1]

@hairspeaks Wow.Sorry but I probably responded when i woke up! LOL. hmmm

[hairspeaks]

not alone. the school system failed me too!!!

[LamontCarey1]

@hairspeaks what are you doing these days? How were you able to overcome what they failed to do? Where are you from?

[IndonesiaNegaraKu]

thumbs up i you can read. fuck you if you cant, but whats the point you wouldnt know what is written anyway.

[LamontCarey1]

@IndonesiaNegaraKu hmmm

[devascoyanda]

love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LamontCarey1]

@devascoyanda Thank youuuuuuuuuuu. Where are you from?

[suggababy2109]

wow!! so vital and necessary for young black men to hear....black youth periode...education is so important, but fear of rejection or embarrasment holds our youth back...they need to know the shame isnt the ignorance...but in pacifying andlies the tell them.... that as long as you possess athletic skill everything els will fall into place....they are damaging our future...glad to know im not theonly one who thinks this is a major problem...what to do now??

[LamontCarey1]

@suggababy2109 We have to step up and do what it takes to change it. We have to demand that our children are educated first. where are you from?

[ILUVJEZUZ94]

@suggababy2109 true.

[LamontCarey1]

@ILUVJEZUZ94 thanks. WHere are you from?

[biggreazy63]

damn...that was nice as hell! damn.

[LamontCarey1]

@biggreazy63 Thanks! Where are you from?

[eyesoulated]

sell crack. DUHHHH

[LamontCarey1]

@eyesoulated LOL. Shaking my head. You know you are not right.

[eyesoulated]

@LamontCarey1 just messing with you my dude

[LamontCarey1]

@eyesoulated :). LOL

[eyesoulated]

@LamontCarey1 I'm hearing your voice as I read your comments. I support your movement Mr.Carey.

[LamontCarey1]

@eyesoulated thanks! you can check out my website when you get a chance: lamontspov. tk

[Kelbert20]

@LamontCarey1 I'm originally from Pennsylvania but have recently moved to Indiana state for more education. Really, your work is awesome... accessible, hard-hitting, and skillfully addressing tough issues that many others are afraid (or unable) to touch. Never stop speaking the words that this world needs to hear. Never.

[LamontCarey1]

@Kelbert20 Wow. I really appreciate that! Are you connected with the student union? I would be interested in coming to your school. Thanks again

[Kelbert20]

This is one of the most IMPORTANT poems of today.

[LamontCarey1]

@Kelbert20 WOW. Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu so much. Where are you from?

[TheWizard108]

Great poem. The unlucky 13 points and that #13 ran into him was clever.

[LamontCarey1]

@TheWizard108 :). Thanks!

[cassieainsfan]

Thumbs up if you saw this at school $:

[LamontCarey1]

@cassieainsfan LOL

[MrSandmanTv]

@LamontCarey1 You should be alot more popular but you won't because the industry don't want strong words like this being released they rather Racks on Racks

[LamontCarey1]

@MrSandmanTv It's going to take the people who enjoy my work to move my work forward. Thanks for showing me love

[malkani17]

they need to show this in every single school.

[LamontCarey1]

@malkani17 wow. Thanks. Where are you from?

[malkani17]

@LamontCarey1 im from MA. the UConn basketball team's graduation rate (31%) reflects exactly what you're talking about. people need to get their priorities straight.

[LamontCarey1]

@malkani17 wow. Yes I agree.

[devascoyanda]

@malkani17 yes they do :)

[LamontCarey1]

@devascoyanda Yes they do?

[pradaG24]

@LamontCarey1 im from boston fam. def inspired me to put down some ink today

[LamontCarey1]

@pradaG24 Glad that i could be of assistance! Keep doing your thang

[pradaG24]

Damn brotha powerful words shedding light on a subject that's been brushed under the rug. Bravo

[LamontCarey1]

@pradaG24 thank you! Where are you from?

[cutiegirl7o7o]

We were shown this in my grade eight English class. Everyone was sitting there mocking him, and I'm sitting there in tears because it's so beautiful...

[LamontCarey1]

@cutiegirl7o7o wow. what school was this? thanks for not mocking me. LOL

[krazykidxd1]

32 people cant read

[Skandalus]

@krazykidxd1 considering the nature of the poem, your comment doesn't hold water...

[LamontCarey1]

@Skandalus hmmm

[LamontCarey1]

@krazykidxd1 LOL

[armedcock]

I really appreciate your work and besides the stuff I can find on youtube, Mr. Carey please let me know where I can find some more, just love it!!!!! Hope you doing fine, btw : )

[LamontCarey1]

@armedcock I am doing wonderful. Visit lacareyentertainment com to find more stuff from me. There is my CD, "IMAGINE" that has more of my work on there and my book, "Why I Keep U A Secret" as well as a video of my first play. "Laws Of The STREET-The Play".