Brandon Leake Performs Heart-Wrenching Spoken Word to His Mother - America's Got Talent 2020

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Brandon Leake from Stockton, California, will leave you emotional with his poetry about social justice.
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Brandon Leake Performs Heart-Wrenching Spoken Word to His Mother - America's Got Talent 2020
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  • @arsh9446
    @arsh94463 жыл бұрын

    The no audience thing and that silence really elevates his act so much..

  • @koshersalaami

    @koshersalaami

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m pretty sure silence would have followed his act if a crowd was present, at least at first.

  • @user-justbeingme

    @user-justbeingme

    3 жыл бұрын

    That was NOT an act, that was TRUTH!

  • @FuckFascistYouTube

    @FuckFascistYouTube

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@user-justbeingme Well unfortunately for him, truth doesn't win AGT. Good acts do

  • @ybarttygaming2404

    @ybarttygaming2404

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FuckFascistKZread welllll.. no one has ever been so real on AGT. And the risk he took of saying that speech, was tremendous. It may not be pure talent, but he said it himself. "Spoken Word Poet" And he is the best at that talent.

  • @FuckFascistYouTube

    @FuckFascistYouTube

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ybarttygaming2404 He may be a decent author, that's essentially all spoken word poetry is. Having writing talent will not translate well to Vegas. Imagine paying $100 for a ticket just to sit and watch a dude read monologues and haikus 🤣

  • @melissapelletier2138
    @melissapelletier21383 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable act. He’s putting spoken word on the map. Taking his own life experiences and creating something so heartfelt . Win or lose you’re already a winner in my opinion.

  • @LoyaltyOfTheMoon

    @LoyaltyOfTheMoon

    3 жыл бұрын

    This actually aged very well, because he did win!

  • @kingarthurup

    @kingarthurup

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I liked how he cried and whined about George Floyd. If he hadn't won Simon would have been called a racist! Yeah way to go!

  • @chrissiemack
    @chrissiemack3 жыл бұрын

    Mind Blown. Never been a fan of poetry. But I am a fan of this young man, whose words have brought me to tears, and I rarely cry. Brandon, you are a true wordsmith...

  • @Rubylove48

    @Rubylove48

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should look into spoken word poetry, it’s an amazing art form and has informed so many non written traditions.

  • @dividedconquered3784

    @dividedconquered3784

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love poetry!🙌💛

  • @Tbal_96

    @Tbal_96

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rubylove48 also known as slam poetry, not too far from rap just without a rhythm beat in the background. It's my favorite form of poetry.

  • @Rubylove48

    @Rubylove48

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Tbal_96 exactly, I almost added that. You read my mind. 👍🏽

  • @Mr_Magoo_

    @Mr_Magoo_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let me talk about David Dorn or the 5 year old white boy next week.

  • @WONDERSTONEENTERTAINMENT
    @WONDERSTONEENTERTAINMENT3 жыл бұрын

    The way this brotha tied in the beginning with the end, and wrapped each phrase around an emotion that pulled at my heartstrings, makes his name one to remember. I guess what I love the most about him is that he was unafraid to attempt to create a new lane on this show, or create a new spotlight to be used on that national stage. What I love the least is nothing. This brotha is seasoned and worthy of applause.

  • @anthonyalvarez5684
    @anthonyalvarez56843 жыл бұрын

    The pen is mightier than the sword. The spoken word of that pen is even greater then any weapon. Great job Brandon. Very powerful, I was I Tears. 40 year old white man who is former law enforcement. Never give up , you are the voice of this generation!

  • @iraroark7789

    @iraroark7789

    3 жыл бұрын

    ME TOO!!

  • @jimmyj3173

    @jimmyj3173

    3 жыл бұрын

    Than*

  • @anthonyalvarez5684

    @anthonyalvarez5684

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimmyj3173 thanks .

  • @Art-vp7hc

    @Art-vp7hc

    3 жыл бұрын

    As a young Mexican man I appreciate you man

  • @gwongpokes

    @gwongpokes

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was also a former police officer. But he is using that voice negatively. Had he used a name like David Dorn or Archie Williams who was wrongly accused. I would completely agree with his messaging. But using the names he used, he condones the activities of those people. Comply with officers and if you were unfairly treated. You can always file a complaint.

  • @sterling8298
    @sterling82983 жыл бұрын

    This guy is pure amazing. I'm almost hoping he wins America's got talent.

  • @okboomer7674

    @okboomer7674

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope he wins and he came from my home town too

  • @shinningsylveon32

    @shinningsylveon32

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yesss same

  • @okboomer7674

    @okboomer7674

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Provuze am I not allowed to have an opinion

  • @okboomer7674

    @okboomer7674

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Provuze stfu

  • @Tom_Crews

    @Tom_Crews

    3 жыл бұрын

    ok boomer. Stop being salty

  • @playtime1697
    @playtime1697 Жыл бұрын

    Brandon please don’t ever stop teaching all of us. Your delivery is compelling and I hear your words for many days after I have listened to them. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

  • @nhayles23
    @nhayles233 жыл бұрын

    This moved me so much, congrats on winning Brandon. Words are such a powerful tool.

  • @kellydurham_awesome2466
    @kellydurham_awesome24663 жыл бұрын

    They way he speaks with his hands, his body, and his voice is something else. Truly powerful

  • @kristinas6098
    @kristinas60983 жыл бұрын

    Who would have thought that this could be a million dollar act! How one person could reach the soul and hearts of so many and make them feel something

  • @NickyD

    @NickyD

    3 жыл бұрын

    he isnt winning this show no chance that wouldnt sell tickets in vegas

  • @NickyD

    @NickyD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@doubtfulclock9827 vegas probally wouldnt allow a act to perfomer anything thats towards cops blacks race card or the president

  • @chupacabra9357

    @chupacabra9357

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Tony Mac People listen to comedians talk about politics on stage, pretty sure this is much more engaging than that.

  • @Flurrystorm

    @Flurrystorm

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats~~!

  • @Chelsea-fb5ek

    @Chelsea-fb5ek

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree fully yet sadly. The true art of speaking truth.. that while so many can’t relate to the racial injustice, literally every person can relate to a momma and her pookie. If only the whole world could live their life through this lens.. maybe we’d realize our mutual understanding of love is more important than systemic injustice. ♥️

  • @dentrowchannel
    @dentrowchannel3 жыл бұрын

    When he’s speaking it’s like the entire universe stops and listens

  • @milpeer4671

    @milpeer4671

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @gwongpokes

    @gwongpokes

    3 жыл бұрын

    NOT

  • @ThePegausus

    @ThePegausus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dentrow Channel true

  • @1991obelisk

    @1991obelisk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dentrow Channel I was trying to find the words to describe how good and how special Brandon Leake is. You found the words for me. Thx man 👍

  • @intothedark4488

    @intothedark4488

    3 жыл бұрын

    I knew there was more than one universe

  • @TheEndlessMotions
    @TheEndlessMotions3 жыл бұрын

    That “3/5ths of a person” line which refers to the 3/5ths compromise was heat sheeesh!!!

  • @lamewrld2168
    @lamewrld21683 жыл бұрын

    Today was my first time hearing him talk..I was so moved and I'm watching the agt results show right now and I was crying and praying he got in because the 30 seconds I hear him made me instantly break down , as 12 year old African American who witness racism more than once. His words give me chills.

  • @bjlucas51

    @bjlucas51

    3 жыл бұрын

    Look for his audition 1-2 months ago it's on here! Howie gave him his golden buzzer, Simon was speechless! He's totally mesmerizing.

  • @calebgonsalves3866
    @calebgonsalves38663 жыл бұрын

    Love this dude, he used to come to my college and helped our BSU set up some poetry nights he would perform at them too, a great man

  • @caffeinatednation8885
    @caffeinatednation88853 жыл бұрын

    It's his delivery that brings it home.

  • @jacquelinesolomon4530
    @jacquelinesolomon45303 жыл бұрын

    Sitting here in tears. Heartbroken at his truth. In awe of his God given talent. Thank you Brandon Leake. God bless you. Your mama should be very proud. Much respect Sir.

  • @ashlysteere9984

    @ashlysteere9984

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mag Wumps issue?

  • @ashlysteere9984

    @ashlysteere9984

    3 жыл бұрын

    Doubtfulclock 😂

  • @springtheant8146
    @springtheant81463 жыл бұрын

    Imagine having this guy as your English teacher. That would be amazing, his students are very lucky.

  • @martinkreps9946
    @martinkreps99463 жыл бұрын

    I personally think Brandon is going to be the winner. I mean, there has *never* been an act like him. No one has *ever* done spoken word poetry as original, and powerful, and emotional, and heart-wrenching on this show like him.

  • @hannahjones8115

    @hannahjones8115

    3 жыл бұрын

    You called it

  • @martinkreps9946

    @martinkreps9946

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hannahjones8115 Yes I did! I am very happy for Brandon.

  • @soni8995

    @soni8995

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding!!! 👏 You called it!!! That his words reached into so many hearts, and he won, gives me hope for this nation. ❤

  • @Beaver-pf8un

    @Beaver-pf8un

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice call! I'm as happy as you are that he won.

  • @llee881

    @llee881

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@soni8995 race card won..... MIKE DROP

  • @emmaziegler-blair4369
    @emmaziegler-blair43693 жыл бұрын

    This man deserves to win

  • @aliciasawyer2688
    @aliciasawyer26883 жыл бұрын

    He moved me to tears last time...gut wrenching tears. I wasn’t sure how he could do it again, but he did. Bravo, sir! And bravo to your momma for raising such a fine young man.

  • @xxx-il9dv

    @xxx-il9dv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg, sobbing...😭😭😭

  • @hudaomar8981
    @hudaomar89813 жыл бұрын

    For people saying “this isn’t talent” let’s see you get up there with something you wrote and perform it how he did it!!! It was absolutely amazing, and exactly what the world needs right now. I loved it ❤️

  • @toroallin5734

    @toroallin5734

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! Spoken word is hard! It’s not just the words it’s the emotion, the moves, the voice, it’s basically acting. It’s like a monologue.

  • @bryanflores3206

    @bryanflores3206

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tony Mac yea...

  • @Elodie830
    @Elodie8303 жыл бұрын

    Dear Brandon, My little sister died too young. You reminded me how I failed her as a big sister. You loved yours like a sibling is supposed to. My little sister Cathy looked up to me when we were kids & I let her down. Because of your spoken word I am reminded of that but you said everything I feel every day for the past 27 years so thank you for that. I've lived all these years without my best friend, we were supposed to grow old together. I hope your spoken word story about your little sister reaches many hearts who don't even consider how much they look up to us. I hope many will take responsibility for that and step up. I hope you win the show. Your spoken word story last night made me cry again. My heart is broken for all those you mentioned and one you didn't:. Elijah McClain. I will never forget the beautiful soul I never met and like you said all I have is the terrible truth as I watched & listened on the internet but his memory lives in my heart an unknown senior lady who silently mourns with his family. If I had been blessed to have children of my own how proud I would be to have sons like you.

  • @Jsaiis

    @Jsaiis

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@doubtfulclock9827 hate is no good

  • @Jsaiis

    @Jsaiis

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@doubtfulclock9827 i think it's the other around numb nuts HA HAHA

  • @Tom_Crews

    @Tom_Crews

    3 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Perez Actually you’re wrong. It’s the other way around. HA HA HA

  • @Jsaiis

    @Jsaiis

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@doubtfulclock9827 you just described yourself how stupid are you HA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA

  • @Jsaiis

    @Jsaiis

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@doubtfulclock9827 dude he won deal with it numbnuts HA Ha Ha Ha

  • @lesnat_alucard
    @lesnat_alucard3 жыл бұрын

    This act is so simple and yet so moving...once you take your time and listen it well..., trust me, if you dont feel anything after hearing it...then there must be something wrong with your heart and humanity. He is indeed has talent... the new generation of Shakespeare.

  • @bjlucas51
    @bjlucas513 жыл бұрын

    Brandon thank you for showing us the POWER of the "Spoken Word"!

  • @blessedone726
    @blessedone7263 жыл бұрын

    Bought real gut wrenching tears to me because as a black mother and grandmother, I worry for my daughter and grandkids and my nephews, etc each and every day. Good job Brandon!

  • @sophiapmartin

    @sophiapmartin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes... The struggle is real.

  • @teamawesome5153

    @teamawesome5153

    3 жыл бұрын

    ALL COLORS care and worry about their children and families just as much as blacks do! I'm white and I will do anything to protect my family, just like my mother would have. My siblings mean the world to me and I worry about them all the time, wherever they are. At home, in the store, on the road, everywhere. So I don't appreciate everyone acting like blacks are the only ones who have to worry about their families. To me, he sounds racist. Acting like these people who are only caring about blacks getting hurt or killed by whites when there are plenty of whites getting killed. Actually, a lot of whites are getting attacked and /or killed by blacks. Like a 5-year-old white boy who got shot in the head while riding his tricycle or a white guy who was just walking down the street and minding his own business got hit in the head with a brick by a black guy. And blacks are also getting hurt and /or killed by other BLACKS. Like that little black girl who was killed when her mom made a U-turn and accidentally went into some riot zone, or all those black store owners who got robbed and looted by black rioters. Those blacks didn't care if they hurt or killed their own race as long as they could rob from them. If black lives matter then why don't ALL lives matter? Now, please don't get angry or cuss at me, this is just my opinion.

  • @blessedone726

    @blessedone726

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@teamawesome5153 Sorry my comment upset you and I understand you worry too, however it is a fact that African Americans are killed by the police at a higher rate, incarcerated at a higher rate than whites. No he does not sound racist, he is just spitting the truth of how a black mother feels. The dude that shot that precious child in the head is a POS who was immediately captured and prosecuted for that senseless murder, but how long does it take to prosecute the cops that killed George Floyd or Breonna Taylor along with the white guy who was killed by the cops in the same fashion they killed George Floyd because those cops have not been prosecuted either. I respect your opinion, however respect ours as well. I am really tired of hearing each time someone of color speaks up about the racial injustice in this country about how all lives matter. Sure they do because GOD created us ALL. Until blacks are afforded the same respect and privileges as Americans and all racial differences are stamped out, black voices are going to speak out. Besides ALL violence needs to be halted be it black or white. That is what I believe. Blacks need to quit killing each other and other races, whites need to quit killing whites and other races, etc. The cycle of violence needs to stop, period. All of the hate, all the differences need to be stopped and we all need to be one under GOD who is the ultimate ruler....that is if you believe in HIM. But all of that is just a dream isn't it?

  • @koshersalaami

    @koshersalaami

    3 жыл бұрын

    Team Awesome BLM is missing a word. To be properly understood, think of it as Black Lives Matter Too. Does that help you at all? Or perhaps BLAM. Black Lives Also Matter

  • @blessedone726

    @blessedone726

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@koshersalaami YES! Then maybe, just maybe people will get it!

  • @stevenbeck
    @stevenbeck3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. This is like the perfect time for him to be on, with all of the unrest in our country. This was stunning and incredibly moving, I hope he goes far

  • @BagPipePlayer

    @BagPipePlayer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same, but it’s not even poetry like he said. Hes just talking

  • @jameshenthorne1329

    @jameshenthorne1329

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh so, you're a poetry scholar, right? So you know exactly what poetry is, and can actually make a comment, on how it's, not, poetry right? Please show me the way, oh poetry master, you!

  • @R--L

    @R--L

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jameshenthorne1329 lol, yas!

  • @saramankato4693
    @saramankato46933 жыл бұрын

    I am brought to tears every time I see Brandon preform. This left me sobbing uncontrollably for what felt like years. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, and any other person who experienced this mess that should have stayed in the past, *we are here for you.*

  • @loonielaura
    @loonielaura3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great timing too. Be well. Be safe and keep breathing in the words and being authentic. Yout daughter needs you to teach her all challenges of life.

  • @elisagabriel7176
    @elisagabriel71763 жыл бұрын

    He NEEDS to win!!!!!

  • @chupacabra9357

    @chupacabra9357

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got your wish.

  • @wilsonardolf5246

    @wilsonardolf5246

    3 жыл бұрын

    Off course dear

  • @grosslyincandescentgaming5130
    @grosslyincandescentgaming51303 жыл бұрын

    This man is a modern bard. And with what's going on in our country, I prefer this type of protest, this type of message. Not destroying you're own community and the livelihoods of others, BUT using words to express you're feelings NO MATTER IF PEOPLE AGREE OR DISAGREE.

  • @smarrkidd5538

    @smarrkidd5538

    3 жыл бұрын

    It doesn’t help that when peace tactics are used they ignore it

  • @alexchase6414
    @alexchase64143 жыл бұрын

    The part the really got me was the part when he said don't get caught in the wrong place, at the wrong time and with the wrong coloured skin. God Bless this man for speaking the truth that we ALL needed to hear!

  • @joculardweeb6647
    @joculardweeb66473 жыл бұрын

    This 👏 needs 👏 more 👏 views! 👏 This is so amazing i was left in tears you are amazing

  • @user-hp9gq1cg4n
    @user-hp9gq1cg4n3 жыл бұрын

    This act is a masterpiece

  • @ericllanos8482
    @ericllanos84823 жыл бұрын

    This was one of the most emotional acts that I have ever seen. I was almost in tears. Brandon, thank you so much for that beautiful spoken word.

  • @Lord_O_Beans
    @Lord_O_Beans3 жыл бұрын

    This man needs to win. He has to win. I'm not much of a poet but this guy gave me a lump in my throat

  • @chupacabra9357

    @chupacabra9357

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lucky you.

  • @xoGorilla
    @xoGorilla3 жыл бұрын

    Could not have chosen a better winner! So so amazing!

  • @harboring_loneliness
    @harboring_loneliness3 жыл бұрын

    *“Don't you dare get caught at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with that wrong colored skin!” as an Asian I really felt that* ❤️

  • @Chelsea-fb5ek

    @Chelsea-fb5ek

    3 жыл бұрын

    ♥️

  • @takwitaone3119
    @takwitaone31193 жыл бұрын

    I Love this man! Thank you "pooky" for making us FEEL.❤❤❤

  • @3jsofficial
    @3jsofficial3 жыл бұрын

    My father wanted me to see this spoken word artist he saw on America's Got Talent. This is that artist. Thanks Pops

  • @bigshev8404
    @bigshev84043 жыл бұрын

    This was a perfect performance and exactly what this country needed to hear! Wow!🤯

  • @sierrabush3448
    @sierrabush34483 жыл бұрын

    Chills. Chills. Chills. I will never understand but I stand with you ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

  • @petermarengo2227
    @petermarengo22273 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning. Brian Leake should be named America's next Poet Laureate.

  • @beverlyupdegraff4999
    @beverlyupdegraff49993 жыл бұрын

    I play and replay these poems. Brandon puts his whole self in the presentations and they move me to tears each time. He has a beautiful God given talent.

  • @628SLP
    @628SLP3 жыл бұрын

    Wasn't planning on crying. But being the "next hashtag" made my soul hurt. This man is amazing.

  • @ig9038
    @ig90383 жыл бұрын

    Very, very heartwarming and puts you into perspective---- the fact that life is precious and that we are someone's special person and to love that life, that special person.

  • @beatricemartinez6248
    @beatricemartinez62483 жыл бұрын

    He deserve to win I am a huge fan of him like I don’t remember how many times I watch this he is my favorite act I would love to go his show one day He is amazing

  • @EliaraTafao_
    @EliaraTafao_3 жыл бұрын

    EVERYDAY IS MOTHER APPRECIATION DAY❤

  • @Flurrystorm

    @Flurrystorm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@doubtfulclock9827 Hi everytime I see your name on every positive comment I keep reading it as "Dumbf*ck" I just thought you should know

  • @mrs.g2113
    @mrs.g21133 жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t watch without tearing Unfortunately that’s our reality I pray he wins!!!!!

  • @jtcaseyjr
    @jtcaseyjr3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a pasty white 50 year old man whom will never truly understand the struggles and pain people of color suffer in this nation. That said, for 3 minutes watching this I felt it, I mean I really truly deeply FELT it! For 3 minutes I felt the pain and anguish and hurt that goes on with people of color. I know it's only 3 minutes, but it's 3 minutes I won't forget and it's 3 minutes that are now etched on me. This was beyond great and so was your first poem as well. Please know that you have an impact and made a pasty white old man feel something and moved him.

  • @Mr_Magoo_

    @Mr_Magoo_

    3 жыл бұрын

    He should tell kids not to be criminals, resist arrest, and not be high on drugs. Then he should get home just fine.

  • @VisionFC868

    @VisionFC868

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vanilla50 If you have to cherrypick at the issue I'd say you're very much missing the point. It's like saying school shootings are ok because some of the kids had mental health problems. Is that really the issue? If you can't see the big picture, somewhere along the line you lost touch with what it means to be a human.

  • @dallaswinston330

    @dallaswinston330

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Mr_Magoo_ Just ignorance. Resisting arrest shouldn't be solved by immediately killing someone. Also what was Breonna doing in her sleep when she was shot dead? Why does being high make it alright to kill? None of them where criminals, except maybe Jacob. You're ignorant if think you think any of these things deserve execution. Re-think your argument or at least try to be convincing. Just ignorant.

  • @dallaswinston330

    @dallaswinston330

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vanilla50 ^ execution shouldn't be the answer to being high or resisting. In the situations we had the police had no reason to kill. Like if the other person is shooting at you or swinging a knife at you, It's at least justified. But pushing back a little to breath, or push back because you don't want to be arrested. Shouldn't require to be shot, suffocated, stabbed, or anyway to kill someone. Literally hold the arms and legs. Or just have another officer help detain the person.

  • @Mr_Magoo_

    @Mr_Magoo_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dallaswinston330 Breonna's boyfriend was shooting at the cops. Nothing at all to do with race. The other thugs were violently resisting arrest, on drugs, and earned their fate. This isn't rocket science. 1. Don't be a criminal. 2. If a criminal don't be on drugs. 3. If a criminal and on drugs don't resist. How dumb are you exactly?

  • @rosejacobson6853
    @rosejacobson68533 жыл бұрын

    Dear Brendan, your passion and expression of a word in its rawest form has made such a profound effect on many of us. Then I think hey Brendan, has God sent you a message? " You" sharing the rawness of words coming from the heart, the mind with such intense passion. With all that is going on in the world, of mind manipulation, lies, "FEAR" of each other. The "MASK" I call it the "MUZZLE" WHY? because humans are naturally social creatures. Now, this has come to a stop....we are now, unsure of the future, because the power of words was used to mess with our heads in the worst way. The world needs you "BRENDAN"!!! No pressure❤, my HEART feels so grateful! Here" YOU ARE", Much Love to you, God Bless you Bendan 💚💙💜🙏

  • @freedarahim8119
    @freedarahim81193 жыл бұрын

    He make me cry😔😔😔

  • @anissawilkins9601
    @anissawilkins96013 жыл бұрын

    Stockton is on the map this young man is blessed

  • @gianna7489
    @gianna74893 жыл бұрын

    I've never been a fan of poetry... But this moved me🤗

  • @vg9438
    @vg94383 жыл бұрын

    I took a couple classes with him and he taught me something new during every conversation we had. Such a good guy , sending love from stockton ca.

  • @xxx-il9dv

    @xxx-il9dv

    3 жыл бұрын

    You were blessed indeed !

  • @ZenkaiNick
    @ZenkaiNick3 жыл бұрын

    From the moment i saw this performance I had a feeling. This guy is going to win the whole. Damn. Thing.

  • @oboroshirakumo650
    @oboroshirakumo6503 жыл бұрын

    If he doesn't win I'm gonna be upset I write poetry so seeing this & the passion he has behind his words In hits somewhere in your heart You may never experience what he has however, the way he says things makes you feel the way he does It's amazing what words written down/typed out can do paired with a powerful voice I hope he wins!

  • @calebr3097

    @calebr3097

    3 жыл бұрын

    How is this a Vegas act though

  • @oboroshirakumo650

    @oboroshirakumo650

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@calebr3097 shhhhhhhh don't hit me with logic Let me be in my feels

  • @Flurrystorm

    @Flurrystorm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oboroshirakumo650 Congrats!!!!!

  • @oboroshirakumo650

    @oboroshirakumo650

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Flurrystorm I was so happy he won. I would pay a lot to see him preform ngl

  • @Flurrystorm

    @Flurrystorm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oboroshirakumo650 Me toooo 💞💞

  • @bradyscraft2188
    @bradyscraft21883 жыл бұрын

    When he started talking about Gorge Floyd my heart broke into a million pieces you can hear his pain in his voice

  • @sidneyleejohnson
    @sidneyleejohnson3 жыл бұрын

    Brandon reminds us all of humankind's earliest origins of social gathering around a camp fire listening to a storyteller and brings us together in our common experience. We're so focused on the evolution of the story into song, dance, music, or comedy that we have all forgotten how powerful a story can be. Too often the message can be lost in the awe of the performance. In Brandon's case, we are left little choice but to hear the words without distraction. Rather than standing on the shoulders of giants to see afar, he moves us to look within and rediscover who we are and in that shared experience realize that we are one. Looking back at all of the performances I've heard over the years among those that Brandon reminds me of the most is those I heard from John Denver. John was also able to tell stories and bring people of all walks of life together in song. At live concerts, I looked forward to hearing John tell his story about the writing of the song before he started the song as much or more than listening to the song itself. John, RIP. To date, I haven't experienced anything close to John's memorizing stories and voice...until now. While I don't expect Brandon to pick up the guitar or take vocal lessons to fill John's shoes I'm so glad to see story telling make its way back on stage. Howie often brought up the importance of topping previous performances to take it to the next level in each round. I haven't the slightest idea how Brandon would top his two previous stories. Best of luck and I hope we all get a chance to find out. It is going to be a very interesting final if we are faced with comparing singers (of which there are many ridiculously good performers to pick from) to Brandon's story telling. I guess if we call stand up word that makes us laugh Comedy than Brandon bringing us all to tears would be the return of Drama to the stage. While it makes complete sense to us all now, how did we all miss it for 15 years.

  • @lightheidi9009
    @lightheidi90093 жыл бұрын

    Crying my eyes out. He has a true gift.

  • @moxieoswald
    @moxieoswald3 жыл бұрын

    You blew it!!!

  • @sophiapmartin
    @sophiapmartin3 жыл бұрын

    And here comes the tears.... 😢 God bless him. This hits right between in the center my heart.

  • @juliaandersen5716
    @juliaandersen57163 жыл бұрын

    Wow!🤩

  • @pedroalmeidaperez6081
    @pedroalmeidaperez60813 жыл бұрын

    He just gets me every time 😭🥺💗

  • @fastturtle1268
    @fastturtle12683 жыл бұрын

    The names mentioned, the many thousands more that couldn't make the News until their recognition tonight, and the billions of people around the globe who can relate to Brandon Leake's words in any way, all of you are the winners of the America's Got Talent 2020. This is by far the best act of the season, if not the entire AGT history.

  • @user-justbeingme
    @user-justbeingme3 жыл бұрын

    Only one word describes this... POWERFUL!

  • @xxx-il9dv

    @xxx-il9dv

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope the voters can appreciate this ART! I only voted for him. No one else even deserved a vote.

  • @jamyagooden4374
    @jamyagooden43743 жыл бұрын

    Tears😭❤

  • @coreyforbis5612
    @coreyforbis56123 жыл бұрын

    There is something raw and beautiful about this man's words

  • @GundamGal86
    @GundamGal863 жыл бұрын

    Your words can break down the barriers.

  • @Emeka_P
    @Emeka_P3 жыл бұрын

    This guy is awesome!!!

  • @fionashrek23
    @fionashrek233 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @abebewolde3979
    @abebewolde39793 жыл бұрын

    What a powerful truth about the time we’re living in. As a parent of black boys it’s very scary. My hope is that as time goes things will get better for all of us and we only judge not by the color of our skin but the content of our mind. Brandon thank you for speaking with honesty. Please keep up the good work. Hope you will win this. Good luck.

  • @grahamgiancola6477
    @grahamgiancola64773 жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful

  • @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs
    @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs3 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding , your message rose to the level as no other..Thank you for this.♥️

  • @Valou0602
    @Valou06023 жыл бұрын

    Words are just powerful! When they are well used like now, but destructive when they are ill-used! Bravo Brandon!

  • @charlesjunior7499
    @charlesjunior74992 жыл бұрын

    There is no words that can be said. You've got agreat talent

  • @shelbyshines1679
    @shelbyshines16793 жыл бұрын

    I’m not crying you are!!😣

  • @Wannabefarmerinmn
    @Wannabefarmerinmn3 жыл бұрын

    WOW. THE NEXT AGT WINNER AFTER SEPT 22nd performance. WOW!! to get on National TV, and bring GOD ONTO THE MAINSTAGE!!!! Thank you

  • @sterling8298

    @sterling8298

    3 жыл бұрын

    I voted for him to win btw.

  • @madisoncormier9227
    @madisoncormier92273 жыл бұрын

    not me crying and then howie being like: alright! 😼

  • @serendiptyi

    @serendiptyi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had shared the NBC video of this great performance but changed the link to here, mostly to skip the commercial at the start. But Howie's sudden Alright! and advice to click on the link to AGT definitely took away from a powerful moment.

  • @jeannehale7539

    @jeannehale7539

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not quite sure how this works but I'm hoping if my comment is seen by Guy Fieri or someone who is able to get this link to CNN....preferably Don Lemon or Chris Cuomo to show on their show it would be so inspiring. This young man brought this 68 year old white mother to tears.

  • @vicki6270

    @vicki6270

    3 жыл бұрын

    me right now hoarsely repeating alright with howie

  • @tribbianimuch4174

    @tribbianimuch4174

    3 жыл бұрын

    ikr, guy fieri i was like 😿 then 😯 then 😺

  • @moshivr1591

    @moshivr1591

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brandon Leake, I think you are incredible, someone I could listen to all day long. But your performance the other night made me think you were a criminal. Someone who has warrants, someone who doesn't follow police orders. I would hate to think that you are a person that would try to hurt a officer, someone that is just doing their job. I have never seen someone get shot for no reason at all. Almost the whole world would agree that George Floyd shouldn't have died. If only he would have followed police orders and NOT fought back. Thank God the police officer is being prosecuted. Brandon, I hope you make it to the end. You have a talent that no one else has. ❤

  • @kmashbaker
    @kmashbaker3 жыл бұрын

    Wow...what a powerful performance. No words. He said it all.

  • @tz6106
    @tz61063 жыл бұрын

    Wow... powerful.... definitely cried..

  • @ccnortz3084
    @ccnortz30843 жыл бұрын

    so incredibly moving. i dont normally cry at acts but this one made me cry

  • @bwortham565
    @bwortham5653 жыл бұрын

    I had tears running down my face because my grandma use to call me telling me the same thing her voice and phone call are quite now she is the last person who love me enough to care.

  • @gerryleahzavala3877
    @gerryleahzavala38773 жыл бұрын

    This..... this is the voice and the words that the world needs now. Thankyou Brandon for sharing this with us all.

  • @esmeraldadiazdimas19
    @esmeraldadiazdimas193 жыл бұрын

    This was so powerful, the spoken truth, words all need to hear and hear out loud!

  • @ZERUS1648
    @ZERUS16483 жыл бұрын

    This young man reaches deep inside your soul with his spoken words.😥

  • @iaakra26
    @iaakra263 жыл бұрын

    i enjoy listening to him 🙏🏾

  • @silversister1066
    @silversister10663 жыл бұрын

    Tears pouring down my face...

  • @yangxiaolong2744
    @yangxiaolong27443 жыл бұрын

    I never had said to my mother i love her with all my heart! I am so shy to tell her but when i am sick because of illness i will be obey to her say to me

  • @celticwarlock8406
    @celticwarlock84063 жыл бұрын

    Hands down the best act of the night. This was so powerful.

  • @toddsanders1076
    @toddsanders10763 жыл бұрын

    Not just talent, but TRUTH! Thoughtful and well spoken, nothing but respect for this young man.

  • @gggamer3851

    @gggamer3851

    3 жыл бұрын

    Speaking the TRUTH is not a talent. Thousands of people are speaking the same Truth he is.

  • @toddsanders1076

    @toddsanders1076

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gggamer3851 I agree that simply speaking, truth or not, is NOT a talent. But his word choices, the poetic flow, and the passion of his delivery IS talent. Would one say that every actor or actress is not talented because all they are doing is speaking? I doubt it. It is that they have a talent to deliver the words in a way that others can identify with or feel the feelings of the character they are speaking as.

  • @gggamer3851

    @gggamer3851

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@toddsanders1076 I guess Your right on that point. Great acting does require having your audience feel the character and the words you are portraying.

  • @gtvchnl
    @gtvchnl3 жыл бұрын

    agt is making 2020 better for me lol

  • @TobitVlogs
    @TobitVlogs3 жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps everywhere 😢

  • @lassala
    @lassala3 жыл бұрын

    Words can be extremely powerful. I'm always so glad to hear people who can so beautifully articulate words and deliver powerful messages.

  • @yvetteblades-cherry9866
    @yvetteblades-cherry98663 жыл бұрын

    For every Pookie out there, you matter, be safe ❤

  • @steviegb6
    @steviegb63 жыл бұрын

    Were Shakespeare alive today he would be you. As a teacher of English, and Theatre, I feel you as an amazing force. As a student of Shakespeare, I understand the power of poetry well executed. You have the gift,, and I hope you write a play, because the world needs to hear your voice. Repeatedly.

  • @sb-tp8ey
    @sb-tp8ey3 жыл бұрын

    My brother you truly have a gift a talent and a message that permeates in the heart mind and souls of people all around this world regardless of race color or creed. This piece definitely resonated with me and other black and brown people who society has try to make us feel as if our skin color is a deaf sentence. We were fearfully and wonderfully made and destined for greatness...🙌🏾 Young man long after you leave AMG please continue to bless this world with the fountain of truth and life that pours from your soul....Stay Blessed my brother...🙏🏾✊🏾

  • @hopeadams3608
    @hopeadams36083 жыл бұрын

    I have a feeling he going to win 🖤❤🦋

  • @donovanhallam8144

    @donovanhallam8144

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nahhhh he’s not a million dollar act

  • @AirbagClub
    @AirbagClub3 жыл бұрын

    incredible performance!

  • @flowersgrewbackasthorns
    @flowersgrewbackasthorns3 жыл бұрын

    My mind is blown. I love him!! ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @muradsaid447
    @muradsaid4473 жыл бұрын

    Mom is the only true love✋💞

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