Brandon Leake: Poet's EMOTIONAL Letter To His Dad MISSING From His Life! WOW 😢
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- .
. Hey, if you hadn't had a chance to watch HERE are the best AGT 2023 auditions 👉 • AMAZING Auditions on A... 📣 What?! Did you see these famous contestants return years later? HERE 👉 • Best AGT Acts Who CAME... @AGT | Season 15 | Semi-finals 1
#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #TalentRecap
For more HD videos, news, analysis and recaps of America's Got Talent - please subscribe & follow Talent Recap:
talentrecap.com/
In season 15, NBC's America's Got Talent follows Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, returning judge Heidi Klum and NEW judge Sophia Vergara with host Terry Crews in their talent search, showcasing unique performers from across the country.
For more HD full episode videos, news and recaps of America’s Got Talent - please subscribe & follow
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT ON SOCIAL
Like AGT: / agt
Follow AGT: / agt
AGT Tumblr: / nbcagt
AGT Instagram: / agt
TALENT RECAP ON SOCIAL:
RUclips: goo.gl/6pybnw
Like: / talentrecap
Follow: / talentrecap
Google+: goo.gl/jR9eS5
Instagram: / talentrecap
ABOUT AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
Creator and Executive Producer Simon Cowell returns to the judges' panel along with Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum. Also joining the panel this year is afresh face - award-winning actress and model Sofia Vergara of Modern Family. Terry Crews, who made a big splash as the host of the inaugural series "America's Got Talent: The Champions" earlier this year, joins as host for "America's Got Talent." With the show open to acts of all ages, "America's Got Talent" continues to celebrate the variety format like no other show on television. Year after year, "America's Got Talent" features a colorful array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists and hopeful stars, all vying to win America's hearts and a $1 million prize.
ABOUT TALENT RECAP
Talent Recap is the #1 independent website which is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. As passionate fans of these shows, we provide news, analysis and fan engagement on America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The Voice, The X Factor, American Idol, The Four, The Masked Singer, The World’s Best and its contestants.
America's Got Talent 2020
goo.gl/e12UJ8
America's Got Talent News & Recaps
goo.gl/e12UJ8
Brandon Leake reacts to 'risky' Black Lives Matter performance HERE:talentrecap.com/americas-got-talents-poet-reflects-on-risky-black-lives-matter-performance-video/
This video made me cry and I’m only 13 years old!
Dude is taking AGT to an actual artistic level.
@BipolarCrazy I’m pretty certain one can be in a cross ethnic relationship and also be an artist with integrity. ✌🏽
He got talent no matter what color he is he is great stop say stupid shit cuz to me he dont play nothing he is who he is black white purple dont matter get over yourself
@BipolarCrazy so what you are so 4king crazy
@BipolarCrazy Your ignorant you are part of the reason why this country is where we are you must be a TRUMP fan
Trump2020 you know white people have deadbeat dads too, right?
"Somehow being angry with you,made me feel close to you"
That's deep right there
Right? It seriously struck a nerve.
He LITERALLY said those words at the EXACT same moment I was reading them on your comment! That's freaky! 😳
Lora Vipperman SAMEEE WTH
@@loravipperman3061 It is! Wow!
Knocked me right off my bed
25 years of raw emotion packed into 3 mins in a vivid, tangible and exhaustive way. This is pure genius! Pure art! This is a winner.
20 or 40 years from now, this poem will still be relevant. That is the beauty of a timeless art form.
This performance was for ALL the Deadbeat dad's out there.....Powerful..
Plural's dont have apostrophe's.
@@HomeEduSchool The government has an interst in the children. Think of the mother as a discounted foster parent and it makes a lot more sense.
@@HomeEduSchool Women can't help who they fall in love with though either...
@@HomeEduSchool I have one who doesn't even acknowledge my son and guess who my son wants to become a pilot and God has done well and to gave me the strength to go on. Even though you choose ppl change
We don't know why he wasn't in his life.
Getting really sick of idiots complaining that this isnt a talent. I'd like to see any one of them get up there and do it. This young man is amazing. People go see spoken word at smaller venues all the time so I don't see why it wouldnt work on a larger stage. I guarantee you the people that are complaining about this are those that just dont like hearing about the issues in our country right now and want to pretend like they dont exist.
They’re the same people who watch the kardashians and call it entertainment. They don’t know the value of art nor do they understand its role in the world.
@@ayeaye2110 Its mostly super right wing Trump supporters that hate anything to do with hip hop, do not want want to hear anything about social injustice and will say this guy only gets through bc hes black and talks about these things. Most of them are racist.
drewcliff82 100%. I was battling with a whole bunch of them on his piece before this and the only reason they didn’t like it is because they’re racist. They’d rather have this wack ass country group win.
@@ayeaye2110 I'm a fan of all the acts that are left with Alan Silva being my favorite. Next I have Brandon and Roberta. Next I would have Broken roots and Malik who should have went in over Archie. Archie could bounce back in the next round though. I really feel for what happened to him and even if he wasnt the best how could i get mad at him getting the money they the government should have paid him for losing 37 years of his life for no reason. Brandon is so amazing and what he is doing is so important right now. I'm just happy he made it this far. Broken roots did an excellent job on their U2 cover and that was really unexpected for me. If I have to go with the most captivating act though its Alan Silva. He is so unique and I could really see him in Vegas tearing it up. At the end of the day whoever delivers the best performance in the finals is who should win regardless of color or background.
True! This is art....it takes a talent like Brandon's to move us...his delivery is fantastic.
I'm 23 and I've never met my dad. I used to cry when I see other kids with their dad's. It hurts trying to teach myself how to become a man with no guidance from one.
Same Here🥺
Thats so sad. But God is always there who will guide you
Sorry sweetheart but God will guide u through it all,,just trust him
Every man who cares is your dad.....I'm sure you're a great young man. God bless you.
I'm 35 Im giving up soon
This man’s hand is shaking with pure emotion holding the paper. Wow.
He has another father in heaven who will never forsake him
If anyone actually recognizes, acknowledges, accepts G-d/Almighty/Creator/Master of All is their father, then anger will never result nor the disappointment he expressed or the end he professed.
But, it seems nice to think of anyway.
Sincerely
Amen
@@dominiceid9765 To which are You in agreement??
🗣🗣🗣🗣
AMEN
When he says "I don't need you!!!!" the passion in his voice breaks me.
He is changing the world one poem at a time.
My dad abandoned me a few years ago when my parents got divorced and i still write him with no response so this hit me in the feels a bit.
Yes, I experienced that anger for many years. When I became a father to a son, it changes your life. I reflected on those times and didnt want my son to experience what I experienced.
I’m so sorry. 😢
May Your father find his internal peace and way to connect with You, and soon
And may You be open to patience and hope for the right time. Then appreciate him for all You can.
May You meanwhile find meaning in Your situation and connection with Your Creator/Almighty/Master of All.
Sincerely
Leigh Davis stay strong no matter what don't blame yourself and know as much as you miss him it is his loss giving you a virtual hug I know that take place of him but hope it helps
@@davidfino332 @Leigh Davis; Your advice is good about staying strong and without any self-blame.
Also using the imagination of a hug from his father though distant currently, is very helpful, especially the more real the it can be imagined.
As for the attitude, there are some improvements. We do not know the aspects which led to the separation or reason for lack of contact.
We can choose Our attitude, not with arrogance [as shown in the poem presentation, or suggested], but an open accepting desire. Sometimes closing eyes speaking with Your father, while alone, as if he is in front of You, telling him how much You miss him, want him to have contact with You , miss his warm embrace, hug, etc.There can be amazing results, especially if You can imagine speaking from Your Soul to his Soul.
have results with this in my own life with my children who were separated from me, without contact. Then, now have five of six, with one when We see each other, rarely, We can communicate, though have not yet had private time.
It may take many days or weeks or months or more to achieve.
Sincerely
If he wins I bet his dad would wanna be in his life ... so sad
...but as life proves to be the provisional trek to one's soul so to would Brandon's be different if in fact his Dad was around all those years.
He is! He came to the wedding. :)
Humble Driver that’s wonderful
Dustin oh awesome
He is in his life already sis, he said so.
These are the poetry videos they should be showing in schools. Poems that actually touch you! If he doesn’t move on I don’t know what America’s voting on
Hes a teacher at my school
YOU are absolutely right. I think I’ll do it!
My teacher showed us this in our Language class
He's like an inspirational speaker talking about real life experiences ❤️ so much people can relate
Edit: I just finished watching the performance and I'm in tears 😭 so relatable on so much levels❤️
Yes, me too. The poem about his daughter was priceless. Im a poet as well and I loved it.
I was watching this with my dad and I never see him cry but this brought him to tears
He works for my school and I’m so proud of him
Wow u so lucky
I’m 53 and I have never called a men dad. The last time I seen my dad I was 4 years old. I cried so much the night I seen AGT so much emotions. Brandon is a true gift from God.
Hey man, how are you rn?
After seeing his first audition, I questioned where he could go with his content. However, he seems to just keep improving with his messages getting even stronger and more meaningful. I had chills throughout the whole performance, and I just want to say thank you for sending these powerful messages across America.
This isn't a las vegas million dollar act. Simple!!!!
@@krisj5561 Then dont vote for it lol. Majority rules. Dont be sour.
Kris J it’s talent doesn’t need to be a Vegas act
Kris J I would pay to see this man live talking so deeply about important problems in life
@@drewcliff82 it is literally only cause of BLM
Considering the talent, the emotion, the love, the feeling everyone gets watching him....this guy has to be one of the best acts any talent show has ever had
Who is watching this after he won AGT 2020?
Who is watching this 11 years after marshall davis jones? No one cared about spoken word until now. I am glad it finally came to the great stage. Way better poets tho......shihan....black ice......red storm...!emon....so many more better not main stream poets
Me
2021 on Hulu
what a spoiler
2023
This man is so talented. The emotion, passion, his gift for words. I love him.
This got me to my soul. As a child of an absent father.... But I had no address to mail a letter to. You are what the world needs. Bless you!!
Hello Debi
You know, I'm thinking this could have also been like a journal entry throughout the years...something cathartic for him.
i am at a loss of words to describe how Brandon makes me feel, he opens the doors to emotions that i never knew i had about situations that may not be mine but through him i can relate to. I am naive to success for poets, i don't know what success for a poet is, if its to reach people and expand their minds then Brandon is the best there is. I wish all the success for this man in whatever success means to him because he expanded my mind, my heart. Thank you.
I’m in tears everytime I listen to Brandon, I never knew my dad this means the world to me!! Thank you Brandon 👊🏻💜
Yes! I don't know, if you know this man named Jesus. He would love to be your Father only if you allow him. What you feel lost, you will see restored.
Beside everything, the greatness of this act is that Brandon’s tone and persona in each letter represents his age. In almost four minutes, his did five different tones and personae reflected by his age and mood. Wow. Brandon Leake, you are a winner to be. Well done.
Not a million dollar Vegas act!!!!
Kris J Awww so sad that you feel this way. The world doesn’t agree. In fact he just made it to finals. Regardless of if he wins or not, you’re going to be seeing a lot more of him, I can guarantee that.
brought tears to my heart and soul. Tears for the powerful message, tears for the raw beauty, tears for the sons
I seriously think that the Librarian of Congress should appoint Brandon Leake to be America's Poet Laureate.
Came back to watch this after Amanda Gorman’s performance.. couldn’t agree more 🥰
If they’re actually doing a Fresh Prince reboot, he’s gotta be in it.
I was thinking about that scene when I was watching this video 😂
They already have the main cast for it picked out, since it’s based on a fan made trailer.
Rafael de lá ghetto?
I CRIED LIKE A BABY!!! GREAT JOB BRANDON!!
Hello Marcie
This man is truly amazing for many men and women who have had a let down Dad love from me in the UK
SPEAK...this made me cry, POWERFUL
My dad been there all my life but I'm still crying watching this.. how?
Holy shit! "I guess maybe thats why my reflection is so unfamiliar sometimes" this dude is a thinker, great poet
He is an amazing man with great expression and powerful words!!!
Emotions get over me when I watch your performance....... Amazing and breathtaking....... WELCOME TO THE FINALS BRANDON LEAKE
This is power. Pure power in vulnerability.
This piece just shows how our lives in the most of every day maybe most insignificant things can become art and beauty and poetry
Brandon Leake is exactly where he should be and I think he has a good chance of winning. Spoken word however can be polarizing but regardless, he is making a name for himself and should be on his way up.
And the winner of AGT 2020 and $1 Million dollars is
Brandon Leake! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
BipolarCrazy How is he playing the race card if this poem is about his dad?
@@NoName-ww5uw Did you notice the user's name? You can't expect reason from an unreasonable mind.
BipolarCrazy only one who mentioned race is you. Nothing about this poem was about race. Good try tho🤷🏼♀️
He fucking won
Rachel._. Good, I think he deserved it. Any other time it’s a singer winning it so it’s finally something else.
This hit homes for me. My 16th birthday party Saturday. I'm inviting my father. I want him to be there. The last birthday we shared was my second.
He showed up and told me was sorry for not being there for me.
Praying for you @Aaliyah ❤
This is one of the most emotional things I have ever watched. I felt his pain and the pain of children and young adults craving for the love of a parent. I love you Brandon. You're sensational
This guy has a real talent I love his poems they are powerful!
This young man is a beautiful soul🙏🏼
What a Stunning, soul-bearing performance. Absolutely wonderful.
He is amazing and I think i was recently in a zoom meeting with him getting the information on how to enroll in Delta college. He inspired me to keep pushing for an education that will provide a better future.
From 3 years i am watching got talents and this year in agt for the first time i really like someone that much. I want him to win the show and make it big
Brandon, you are truly a beautifully reflected light in this world of darkness and hate, forgiveness is one of the strongest virtues a man can have.
Thank you for letting me learn this
I’m a fun of watching and reading through comments at the same time.. but for the first time in my history of watching RUclips videos, I couldn’t read the comments while I watched this performance ...
Dear Brandon,
you have won a place in my heart
Sincerely...
Baby U❤️
He has a great chance at winning... And even if he doesn't, he has won people's hearts..
Yes he has!
Not all people!
Speech less. Wow. Inspirational to pursue my gifts. This should help others with absentee fathers to heal. I can totally relate to an absentee father even tho mine physically was around, peripherally. 😢. I finally discovered that he has little to him, he can't share of himself. Also, congratulations on getting married! 🤗
Brandon every time you came on stage you make me cry my mom died you cried me for my mom today you cried me again for my dad he died too I miss my mom and dad too 😭😥. Love you Brandon I hope you will win this year AGT 2020.
I'm lovin' Hiedi all the more this year!! She's been giving the best punchlines ever!!! ♡♡♡
This was absolutely incredible you have a beautiful soul I know so many kids are and have been in your shoes I so loved it thank you GOD BLESS YOU STAY STRONG
I love spoken word! It's so powerful!
I am also a big fan of yours Brandon.... words emit our sadness as much as it emit our happiness... they paint our needs and for that, we should be all thankful for a good poet that delivers the right ray to the right darkness.... I really really really wish you to win this...
Your winner for AGT 2020 everyone :)
This young man is amazing. I wish I could put words together the way he does to express how much he moves me!
Brandon is the kind of man that gives you a reason to keep on keeping on,, and to put your life's silent words on paper to become the spoken word to someone's heart, thus the reason why I have enjoyed writting since I was 14, and I am 58,and to listen to him shows me the reason why I still enjoy writting the spoken word, THAT YOUNG MAN WILL GIVE PEACE TO THOSE THAT HAVE NONE,STRENGTH TO THOSE THAT ARE WEEK,AND A HOPE TO THOSE WHOM THINK ALL IS LOST, HE IS AN AMAZING YOUNG MAN, NEVER GIVE UP,NEVER STOP SPEAKING THE SPOKEN WORD.
Well written, well said from one poet to another. I've been writing over 10 years now. Started writing when I was in the combat zone in Iraq. I think its the most therapeutic thing for me. As I share with friends and open mic venues, I can see how helpful it is. Thanks for sharing
He proved himself once again why he was the best candidate for Howie's golden buzzer.
crying.........i felt this all my life.
He took poetry to a whole another level. Wow
Absolutely omg
Dang boy you look just like your daddy maybe that's why my reflection looks unfamiliar sometimes . That is some soul touching shyt
His words bring hope to many of us out here
This is so real, so pure...poetry on a whole different level
So powerful… this pulls on my heart strings because i can remember allll of the letters i had to send to my dad all for nothing because he’s still not here…
The rhymes in the letter when he was 16 were spot on
Powerful, deep and amazing are only a few words to describe this performance. You are truly gifted Brandon. Keep the faith. God is using you to touch lives. Continue to make yourself accessible to Him. Love and blessings my brother.
Wow. That's all I have to say after this. He's truly incredible and I think that he deserves to win.
Tots dude I would totally vote for him if I was allowed to
@@naru6975 Why are you responding? Walk down the hall and talk to me. Crazy (:
Wow is exactly right. Such a very intimate, intense and powerful performance.
Na Ru same, I’m in Canada and can’t vote 😫
I can't think of any other act I want to win this season more than Brandon. And even if he doesn't, what he did this season has left a lasting impact on millions of people.
This made tear up ngl. I thought of my mother.
he is so talented. this is such raw and pure art. beautiful.
Powerful....you have my vote
Congratulations Brandon! I was rooting for you.
His performance is nothing but fantastic!
This is extremely deep I really like how he was role-playing through the ages
This guy makes people love poetry.
Brandon’s got my vote 100%
This is heart wrenching! Omg the rawness the emotion the real was. Ali have goosebumps all over.
Wow, this is... a brilliant act, more than just a story you feel it and then drown in it, he wrote a letter at 5 with all his innocents and hope, at 10 he started to wonder about himself and people around him, "maybe that's why my reflection is so unfamiliar sometimes" his mom kept reminding him through himself of an existance and a figure that he never seen before, a child that realizing something is missing in his life.
Then time passed at his teenage life, all of things that dwelled inside him turned into anger and a blazing fire of hate, 16 years of struggle for hope and went through identity crisis. At 25, the acceptance, growing up alot and matured enough, started to forgiving and let go all of it except for a small thing which is a hope and love deep inside his heart for his missing father figure.
And then the twist, the courage, all of it was never spoken, it happened only on his mind which later poured into his letters that he never sent.
Brandon is amazing! This one really got to me because I still dont know who my biological father is. And I always wondered why he didn't want me. But now I'll never find out why because he's dead.
I am so sorry for your loss and unfortunately he was selfish for leaving you this way I am so so sorry be strong keep your chin up.I know these words can't replace him but I am sincerely sorry for your loss virtual hug from me to you
This part took me out..😭😭😭😭... "somehow being angry with you, made me feel close to you". .....
Its Deep beyond depths.... I felt that one..... Strongly..... 💯🙏
This young man belongs on Broadway and in movies. Very talented.
I am so proud of you Brandon!!!
dude you made me cry..
thats how great u R
Another powerful and inspiring performance. You deserve to win
Beautiful, inspiring ,I love his poetry
“What a little half truth when you ONLY know half your roots.
MAN MAN. Brandon you really did me on that line ….cuz it be like that.
'i hate the fact I still want you here' yup I hear you
Dads are special indeed....tkuu brandon....
Weldon bro you're just an incredible. I give all to you. You made all the words comes from your mouth awesome.🙌🙌🙌
I first heard this and it made me cry so hard for I lost my dad to cancer last year 2019 to cancer and to everyone cherish ur dad. To all dads dont leave ur children I wished I could have just one more day with my dad. Brandon u are very inspiring to me 🙂
That was awesome. The performance really makes the piece.
He would be an amazing actor wow
🙏🏽 Brandon Leeks BROADWAY would be AWESOME!!!
Wow this made me cry amd think pf my daughter with her dad
I got chills every 5 seconds. His words just flows so naturally and cuts through everything. Never been to was he's been through, but I can feel his pain and his story...
As soon as I watched this I cried
The only reason I cried was because I went threw the same thing
The last line and act of this performance was just honest and sincere....I could feel the strength confidence and courage.
So glad to see poetry get the shine that it deserves
The part that got me is when he said his mom said boy you look just like your daddy, that’s probably why my reflection is so unfamiliar to me sometimes , powerful !