January 2024: I grew up listening to this due to my sisters obsession with his poems. Now that I’ve reached adulthood his poem really resonates with me, and gives me the strength to continue in a world filled with oppression.
Facts couldn’t believe I see new comments on this lol so many def jam poetry sets hit right now. Pats Justice innocent criminal feels so relevant today
danamezchriz urmmm that’s the other one I’ve been watching recently loooll and another one is “when a black man walks” idk if it’s on def jam but it’s definitely relevant recently
whats amazing is the fact that SO many people have made comments about how great this guy is and how amazing the poem is! Yet, not many have actually realised the real inspiration and influence of this guy, is Allah{God} and the religion of Islam! Study islam and maybe you'll be as blessed like him! All Praise and Glory is for Allah! May Allah bestow his blessings on Amir Sulaiman, insha'Allah.
As so many years pass by you hope lines like that become nothing but history, for us to remind the younger generations the pain and meaning of. Those younger generations shouldn't have to live that pain firsthand.
The only sad part about this poems and others like it is that the mass public will never hear it nor do they want to. It's easy to play deaf and dumb because knowing the truth is a responsibility. Great vid. Thanks for the post
i strive to place myself between the zeal of the young and the patience of the old.... i have seen this maybe 20 times and everytime i see it i almost cry. from the aggression, the passion, the soul, the frustration, and 10 other emotions i dont know the name to. thank u
It is between prayer and fasting Between burning and blasting Freedom is between the mind and the soul Between the lock and the load Between the zeal of the young and the patience of the old Freedom is between a finger and the trigger It is between the page and the pen It is between the grenade and the pin Between righteous and keeping one in the chamber
I felt this and I felt that, the power he shared, he meant it, the power he shared, he spoke it, the power he shared, he shared it, for us to not just feel the same, see the same but to do in action the same...Priestess Kefa
I would rather listen to this than listen modern day hip hop coz this has words that mean something rather than having words that always talk about how much money they have. This is the real Shit here!!
It's not about living as a victim, its about making people aware of the injustice and trying to change it. Racism is still alive. People just conceal it. He is taking advantage of opportunity thats why he is up on stage speaking.
I saw him live last week and he is amazing. Very powerful insightful. REVOLUTIONARY KING. Don't speak unless you can walk a mile in our shoes. And for those who have an issue with his words Your messege is below
@gt1049 Thanks Brother for your recommendations. I have listened to them all and they are great. I have been searching for these type of music. Thank you.
am blown away, people like this should become rappers, real poets and lyricist not people claimion that they gansters while livin in million dolla mansions like lil wayne and rick ross.
