He forgot a verse from his original. He forgot the part where the son asks his father how to shave and dribble etc. without it, this version where he suddenly jumps to his father teaching how to shave walk and dribble seems slightly out of place
YESSSS He is amazing and awesome and every other adjective we can use to describe him. Like someone said...He should have 6 million views! Some of the sorriest videos go viral while talent like this remains UNTAPPED and UNDER EXPOSED!!
The performance on def jam is so much greater. The crowd is very irritating by clapping and shouting while he is still speaking. I miss the heart, but the same words are still so powerful.
I'll never forget this guy! I competed against him in forensics (speech and debate) back in high school in 1994 when he was just 15! I remember he did an interpretation of August Wilson's "Fences." His talent was obvious even then--he won every competition he entered. I always wondered if he'd hit it big one day. Very nice, humble guy too.
Love this!!! :D
SpiderQueen971 2 months ago
He forgot a verse from his original. He forgot the part where the son asks his father how to shave and dribble etc. without it, this version where he suddenly jumps to his father teaching how to shave walk and dribble seems slightly out of place
littlebidee 3 months ago
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YESSSS He is amazing and awesome and every other adjective we can use to describe him. Like someone said...He should have 6 million views! Some of the sorriest videos go viral while talent like this remains UNTAPPED and UNDER EXPOSED!!
HearNSee1 6 months ago
Thank you Daniel. Epic, powerful, and spirited. Your words are in my heart and soul.
dreamerctchr 8 months ago
i just can't stop crying.......
satan472 9 months ago
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satan472 9 months ago
The performance on def jam is so much greater. The crowd is very irritating by clapping and shouting while he is still speaking. I miss the heart, but the same words are still so powerful.
musiq24 1 year ago
Daniel: KNOCK KNOCK! WHO'S THERE! WE ARE!
Man: We are who?
WillingToPooNvm 1 year ago
@WillingToPooNvm >_>
EchoplexTheUltimatum 1 year ago
One of the most inspirational performances I have ever viewed. I have been watching this over and over for years and never tire of it's message.
trulygold 1 year ago
"walk like a god and a goddess will come to you"
I'm gonna start walking ha ha
dsdona 1 year ago 2
3:06 and on.... Wow!!!
stlukesroosevelt1 1 year ago
...Hey would you look at that...I got goosebumbs listening to this. Powerful.
kenocorechris 2 years ago 5
I tear up everytime I hear this.
ASignOfHope 3 years ago 14
a very good friend of mine did this speech for a comepetition... he won first place in his category. it was INCREDIBLE!!
G4B13 3 years ago
this is amazing
blackzori999 3 years ago
I'll never forget this guy! I competed against him in forensics (speech and debate) back in high school in 1994 when he was just 15! I remember he did an interpretation of August Wilson's "Fences." His talent was obvious even then--he won every competition he entered. I always wondered if he'd hit it big one day. Very nice, humble guy too.
colacourtsport 3 years ago 27
Whoops, I meant 1990, not 1994.
colacourtsport 3 years ago
Daniel Betty...This man is great...I want more from him!
sheshe06 4 years ago
he performed at my high school today. <3
chuppybob 4 years ago
damn LUCKY
PuG63 4 years ago
THE TRUTH
juan777jeezy 4 years ago 5
this is real deep it almost brings tear to my eyes
klockworkknight 4 years ago
Every time I watch this, it brings tears to my eyes. He is so POWERFUL and speaks truth.
Mandinga1956 4 years ago
Incredible.
dunnk90 4 years ago
Powerful words!
That piece gave me shivers.
whittlesjh 4 years ago
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niggers niggers niggers... hang em from a tree
J00Smack 4 years ago
the build-up in this poem is awesome. slow winding and then - BAM! - right at the end. perfect
Arcain101 4 years ago
thats was.. just, wow
BunmiHazzan 4 years ago
Damn... (speechless)
fourthicegod 4 years ago
Amazing!!
knock knock!!
OCpride 4 years ago
BLACK is beautie and it comes brians n wit brians comes POWER!
ghanababi 5 years ago
black star power
SouljaSlash 5 years ago
STRONG and powerful.
meb025 5 years ago
unbelieveably powerful. Right on
sauce85 5 years ago
Wow, that was powerful!
Talerno 5 years ago
BRILLIANT!!
childhush 5 years ago