Team Hampton Roads BNV 2011

[nicegluefive5]

whats his name

[bgibson01]

holy, fucking, shit.

[ohaiyobokuwakuma]

@PoetWithWings 13

[5376odd]

I've watched this like 6 times hes so powerful

[SanvivaTemdrum9]

How could anyone dislike this video?

[theproject503]

you are incredible. God is with you. He has a path for you, and though right now is tough, you can tell his path is writing. that is a gift. hang in there. god bless.

[Spongebobfreakypants]

@shergabaroo ikr the first time i seen this was in class and im hooked BNV

[OneWayRoad]

holy shit

[KafiBrowne]

Only a monster could dislike this!

[TheBallerboy96]

A RAE OF HOPE

[SUPRDUPRMDL]

Its so great to see such a young man doing such awesome things!!!

[SUPRDUPRMDL]

757 stand up!!!

[Tankbtw]

I want more people to see this video.. Please SHARE.SHARE.SHARE ! On your facebook. Twitter ect !!

[skw8788]

Speechless

[Jenniferboy361]

WOW good job!

[shergabaroo]

no description available. nothing can describe this

[chechcruz93]

i dont know about yall, but i fucken cried when he said:hunger looks like me and my older brother Derek"

[BleuKiwis]

theres hope for my generation after all

[PoeticHyst]

Yo I was there, everyone is the audience was in tears,, #BNV2011

[LethalLemonLime]

wow. 

[MinaEatsHearts]

I honestly love this little boy, God bless him and his family. I hope he gets greater at this, because he has truly opened people's eyes and minds. God Bless Him.

[rtoriq]

i just left a comment on someone's facebook saying i don't plan on having children, but Universe that be, if i ever ever have children, PLEASE make me a good parent so that i can have children as articulate and intelligent as this resilient young man. If i was to raise a child like this, all the accomplishments and goals i seek after would pale in comparison. The youth have more power than we estimate yall.

[ImMikeyIRock9]

does this style of poetry have a name? someone please reply

[tenthingsqueer]

@ImMikeyIRock9 slam poetry/spoken word

[nexisbanks]

I dont relate ya kno so im not going to act like i do, but that doesnt mean i wasnt moved .. im so ungrateful for so much while people whom r MORE deserving jus dont have th advantage .. th economy is struggling and th gov wants to mind everybodi elses business while issues like this is real here .. i hope blessings on this boi, his family, anybodi in his situation and any other family struggling.. idk bout other places but ppl shusnt have to suffer like this in th USA

[BigKay07]

deep

[PrincessDrRe]

I was blessed. This came right at Thanksgiving time and needs to be on front street. Folks just don't understand why sometimes it's hard to eat when you're working in a "soup kitchen" - the emotions were raw...and real...and I sooo get it now.

That's why "they" (yes...."THEY") don't readily eat....

[nabs89]

WoW...just...WoW....brilliant.­...

[amun8isis]

I MET NATHAN RICHARDSON TONIGHT AT TCC AND WATCHED YOUR VIDEO.. YOU ARE SO RIGHT AND DO SUCH A GREAT JOB AT PRESENTING YOUR POINT WHICH IS VERY VALID.. HOPE MANY OTHERS HEAR YOUR WORD AND HELP IN YOUR CAUSE.. HAVE A GREAT DAY AND PEACE.. AMUNRA..

[TAYYCUMM22]

wow. i cried. i am so grateful.

[TAYYCUMM22]

wow. i cried. i am so grateful.

[greenlemurkids]

I have goosebumps. Go ahead young man!

[rizluv6]

I've seen this video like 20 times. Still gets me everytime.

[unicorns1glitter]

omg that lil boy just made me cry 

[09thegreat]

Greatness at such a young age 

[NuCsun1]

Left speechless and in tears. Wow...

[T1yana24]

Speechless.... 

[ArtByGerome]

America you are looking at the NEXT Gil Scott Herron. This is someone...a POET not just saying something...But a POET with something to SAY...while saying it LOUD!!!!

[rtoriq]

@ArtByGerome Okay? You betta say that again!!!!

[royalty620]

Wow.  He is amazing...

[UrbanPrep84]

Wow, just amazing…I am speechless

[whs201092]

Woah!

[forevermorphingari]

woo!

[LoveHelloKitty822]

wasnt that serious you guys..

[himynameishelen]

gave me serious chills. The ending brought tears to my eyes- this was amazing.

[amaterasu18inu]

remix in the beginning?

[TravelingSuperTofu]

@amaterasu18inu Hey, I don't know who made the remix, but the melodic synth riff in the beginning is from Pachuca Sunrise by Minus the Bear. :)

[amaterasu18inu]

@TravelingSuperTofu I know it is a minus the bear remix. I just want to know who did it. I wanna download. D: sounds fly.

[xflashahh]

i didn't quite hear half of what he said. his passion is incredible. but i didn't hear half of it :c

[1011DOOBIE]

*Tears* :O . .Words Cant Expalin .

[voicesoflostpoets]

Proud.

[babyboy4PV]

4 people don't have a heart...or common sense

[MrQuen24]

Wow this was amazing

[mrxlafz]

4 people are the ones questioning those waiting in line of the soup kitchens.

[vainsmith]

wow this is very powerful. 

[jjmaala]

got maddd chills. that was great. god damn speechless till the end. lol

[bige3313]

wow this touched my heart



[CANDIxRANDI]

DAYUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! That was powerful! Damn.

[bluntsnblush]

Im sitting here stomach in knots. He ripped this poem. RIPPED THIS POEM!

[asmith1924]

No shade, but subtitles would be great..

[Dejaleigh14]

Wow....he is good

[jjld90]

where can i find more vids of this kid

[Plaaylisst]

Amazing.

God is Love. God is True. God is Great. God WILL Save. God is OUR Everything. Jesus is OUR Savior.

[MuzikPerson]

Wooooow.... Chills running down my arms.. This young man has a gift

[xoxoJerseyyGirl]

So young yet so talented. He is amazing.

[anicetus001]

Awesome pure awesome... but couldn't stand the annoying people moaning in the background.

[LiteraryJunkie]

His name is Raevaughn Johnson. He's so talented. I got goosebumps and chills.

[TheBallerboy96]

Wow he's so awesome. So awesome man he's going to be on Disney

[STANKONIA55]

can any body stay quiet?

[spokenwordpress]

@STANKONIA55

I know it may get annoying sometimes, however the audience is just trying to be alive. When a poet is performing, they may find validation within the reaction of the audience. Sometimes they also vibe off the energy of the audience. Though it may seem disrespectful, the audience is just feeling the poem, rather than just being dead.

[STANKONIA55]

@spokenwordpress i know what it is to vibe off of the audience.... much love to the little man, he did his thing!!! just not use to hearing audience ooo's, ahh's and claps

[thatbigblackguy]

@spokenwordpress Thank you for getting these in front of our eyes and ears. Would it be possible to have the poets names listed in the descriptions or tags?

[skincolorsmocha]

is this hampton va?

[tporterfan]

Thank God like its Thanksgiving.

[TheMsSoupz]

Thumbs up for God using this young man's talent in such a heartfelt way. I'm completely at a loss for words. May God bless this child and his family as well as others that have no home to call their own. 

[SukiGeez]

*snaps*

[raquelrawrs123]

gave me chills like no tomorrow. AMAZING young man

[Kitty25cc]

Chills Chills Chills God Bless you!!!

[SchwagCentral]

Wow this is deep! He has a special god given gift!

[taylordanielbrice]

@MadisonFlyy Thumbs up if you think this person needs to learn which words should be capitalized and which should not.

[M0dernDayHippie]

speechless

[bryiang07]

This lil man has inspired me greatly...Opened my eyes....

[mistoxshadow]

This boy. I don't even have the words to describe how I feel after watching this, but he has words for me and that's all that matters.

[ilovejasminevx3]

I just got to the point where i can watch this without tearing up . He's amazing smh

[MsZannaBoo]

i live in Hampton Roads aha wow hes amazing.

[LonelyPoet18]

This is awesome. Powerful. I wish the people would shut the hell up during his performance though.

[kirst43]

@LonelyPoet18 that's what people do with slam poets, it actually help fuels them with their words.

[brels31]

WOW!!!!

[ivyyysaurr]

DAMN.

[Pakayaro]

Am i the only one who is actually insulted that the top comment has absolutely nothing to do with the video but is instead, essentially adverts for tumbler?

[skekze]

Damn kid, my old ears can't follow every word. Please post the printed version. I like to hear Wisdom, no matter the lips that bring it. Ride on, young human.

[tedhellcaster]

And here's a comment asking for thumbs up if you were sent by some site

[1olivinka1]

Hampton Roads for president.

[illmaticforlife]

Who cares who brought you here, the fact is you're listening to good music.

[Zinaaa1234]

I think I can say this is one of the best spoken words I've heard.

[sk8ingislife12]

tumblr has found you 

[danny32793]

i was expecting atleast 100 thousand views...we need to push this people!! . this is strong.. sad kids go through this.. inspiring this kid can actually speak about it....

[tuna519]

Dudddddeee! i almost cried... this dude is AWESOME!

[tammii02027]

@tuna519 dude me too, this is soo sad

[pie2fly91]

FRESH! I love it..I'm inspired..BNV ain't nothing to FUGG With!!

[adrenaline2007]

When you're that good you're just that good.

[zoeisaho]

I'm 18 and I hope I can grow up to be as powerful as this 13 yr old.

[TheSeexybeast]

I wish i could write a poem like that

[n3phlim]

@thekush88 your heartless and i hope the best for you and your family that you can learn to appreciate what this "funny little monkey" has just said you ignoramus

[sanderstrebor]

#Powerful.

[jaybell6]

I fucks with this lil' boy. He's inspirational! He speaks like a 40yr. old black woman!

[DemonstrativeRanD]

POWER FULL! :) I enjoyed this spoken word!

[psps305]

This gives me this chills everytime I watch it, God bless his soul!

[rianrobot]

Incredible 

[LuhhNayNay]

just amazing... wow :)

[Razmarion]

much respect to this young brother doing his thing representing out people well.

[coolbeans8788]

THIS NEEDS TO BE VIEWED BY EVERYONE IN THE WORLD.

[TLowgurl92]

WOW....im crying

[FreeSp1riT]

Holy Shit! It felt intense just listening to that... so damn good

[caprisunluvsya]

This was amazing. God Bless -3

[onofomi]

PEOPLE CONSTANTLY LOOK DOWN ON KIDS BUT........

[mariahmeekins]

Chilllss !!

[tubediss]

this is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. God in all forms and shapes and color bless this and all the childrens in this cruel selfish world.

[Oodles2004]

Wow!!! Shuttin' 'em down early I see!

[FakkRainbows]

Wow...

[tnah89]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PadmondJung]

Great boy

[kprince07]

yes!!!!!!!!!

[OrigSupawoman]

I was brought to tears. This little man is the truth.

[JordanKai23]

Tears, that was amazing

[misswilson14]

good god this boy has soul.

[iStayGilly18]

God Bless Him

[MusicalStateOfMind]

who the fuck disliked this?

[Peaces101]

who would dislike this?

[ConfusedTrap]

Thumbs up if this was a great poem and could care less who/what brought you here. I truly enjoyed this. Amazing.

[iStayGilly18]

@ConfusedTrap I second that. This was truly amazing!

[TheRawrmusic]

the was good that was good . :O

[byquez32]

Chills chills!!



[jazminnn17]

this is amazing.

[mnm5509]

That was truly AMAZING

[Teyanamonai]

you are SO good !

[xdhamodeld]

Thumbs up if Tumblr Brought you here :)

[bre96b]

wow who ever said they disliked this something is really wrong up their in your head

[erykahben]

I love this. I'm sharing this with everyone I know.

[JoiDior]

I don't understand who could dislike this. This was very powerful.

[BeautifulEHuman]

that was powerful ..  -trish

[PHENON03]

wow i loved it

[TheBallerboy96]

RaeVaughn Johnson... aka A RAE OF HOPE

[TheBallerboy96]

My RAE OF HOPE

[januvious]

Brought tears to my eyes...Brave New Voices Semi-Finalist Hampton Roads Youth Poets HRYP are awesome!!!!!!