: How did you discover spoken-word poetry? / Good Day Sacramento. Leake tells his most personal stories to connect with others and inspire people far and wide. Brandon Leake's AGT Golden Buzzer Audition. SIMON COWELL: Really-- this is a very difficult thing for me to judge. "I'll say in the moment of doing it on the national stage, it wasn't immensely difficult due to the years of practice beforehand," said Leake. Read on. The NBC App is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies. Watch thousands of hours of hit movies and shows, plus daily news, sports, and pop culture updates. Like, How about I trade my six feet for yours? But that's not real. Brandons vulnerable words resonated throughout the empty venue in an AGT first, no live audience was present, due to coronavirus concerns. 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. Howie and Heidi are amazing, but he's the boss! Spoiler alert! Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. On Tuesday, America's Got Talent contestant and 27-year-old Calif. native Brandon Leake made history when he took the stage as the show's first-ever spoken word artist. Below, NBC Insider chats with Leake about his experience on AGT, where he writes his best poems, and more. Below, NBC Insider chats with Leake. NBC Insider: How did you discover spoken-word poetry? But America's Got Talent was a place that said, Hey, we'll welcome you if you're good. And fortunately for me, I was good enough to make the show the second time around. 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Leake says his overall goal is to spread a message that creates a more loving and gracious society. - America's Got Talent 2020https://youtu.be/SaPXcg7lLfgAmerica's Got Talenthttp://www.youtube.com/user/americasgottalent#AGT #AmericasGotTalent 27-year-old Brandon Leake is a spoken word poet and motivational speaker. His sister passed away when he was only 4-years-old. Anna posted on her Instagram celebrating 3 years with her hubby. Brandon Leake's Semifinals performance in Episode 1517 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem in the form of letters to his dad about how he missed out on many of Brandon's major life moments, eventually making peace. Exclusive:How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. He went on to study at Simpson University in Redding, where as well as writing poetry, he played basketball on Simpson's NCAA Division II team. America's Got Talent Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The poem touched every single Judge, but . Never the same and never replicated. However, that didn't seem to affect the emotion in the room. No music, no nothing. It's the time that I don't have anybody pulling on me. ", Mandel added, "I asked Brandon if his mother had heard this and he said no. His poems featuring themes of grief, parenthood, race, and more were raw and unfiltered as Leake took the stage to open up about his life every week. America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays (8 p.m. ET) on NBC. "But it was very beautiful for me," Vergara said of the poem. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories, "What an amazing tribute," said Cowell. We'll be the voices that people look back and say this is what this era looked like," said Leake. Do you have any advice for the Acts competing on AGT Season 17? But it was very beautiful for me. However, it was Howie who hit that Golden Buzzer the final Golden Buzzer of the season still left in play which automatically advanced Brandon to the live shows. "I've been ground-bound because she left. During the Quarterfinals, the poet unveiled a timely original poem about the power of a Black mother's love and its tie to police brutality and racial injustice. As well as his work as a performer, Brandon is also the founder of a youth organization Called to Move, which aids the development of young people through the art of poetry. "This is what an audition is actually like," Cowell said. Singers can go to, I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. AGT Season 17 premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 8 p.m. Brandon had explained that he had a fourteen-day old daughter and a sister whom he loved very much. What did getting the Golden Buzzer during your audition feel like? The Modern Family actress then said that Leake's poem reminded her of her late brother. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. This is a very difficult thing for me to judge, I shouldnt be judging it. I actually didn't think about that at all. Your season was filmed in 2020, in the thick of the global pandemic, so you didn't have a rapturous audience every week. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! He realised his talent and decided to do a US solo tour, performing his poetry in 12 states over 40 showss. Winner, Preliminaries He returned for America's Got Talent: All-Stars where he finished in 2nd place in his Preliminary week. KYLIE MAR: "America's Got Talent's" first-ever spoken-word contestant, 27-year-old Stockton poet, educator, and new father Brandon Leake, closed out Tuesday night's episode with a tear-jerking ode to his deceased younger sister. A good number of us really cheered each other on, even when we were competitiveIf you do great, that doesn't mean I can't also be great. Year after year, \"America's Got Talent\" features an impressive array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists and hopeful stars, all vying to win America's hearts and a $1 million prize.America's Got Talent is available now on Peacock, the new streaming service from NBCUniversal. He is the first novelty act to win the competition. What surprised you most about your AGT experience? With the help of four other spoken word poets, he delivered a piece about his hometown of Stockton, California. His new book of poems, Unraveling, came out in March 2022, showcasing his singular artistry yet again. Never give up on this dream. I could tell my producer, it wasn't the first time he had heard spoken-word. Leake actually didn't make it to the AGT stage when he first auditioned back in 2017. Brandon met his wife Anna at one of his shows in Stockton after she turned up with a mutual friend. Now, Leake is a poetry maven who tours the country. I bring more about life-experience things that everyday people go through. And once Simon heard Brandon speak, he understood where Brandons childhood anger was coming from and, like Howie, he was totally convinced. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! ", "Lines like that are what build the bridge between me and another person, and who would have thought that poetry or spoken word could do that," said Leake. "There was something more, so raw. SOFIA VERGARA: Yeah. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing. ", RELATED VIDEO: Sofia Vergara Says She and Husband Joe Manganiello 'Haven't Had 1 Fight Yet' During Quarantine. It's amazing to me that on Season 15, its the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word. By McKenzie. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17, 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16, Golden Buzzer Brandon Leake Makes AGT History With Powerful Poetry - America's Got Talent 2020. After graduating, Leake joined a slam poetry team in Sacramento. Brandon was the first ever artist of his genre to feature on the show and has been awarded the $1,000,000 prize, as well as a headline slot at a show in Las Vegas. The Season 15 winner was the show's first-ever spoken word poet to compete. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? I handicapped myself for years because I was too concerned with how people looked at me, how people perceived me. KYLIE MAR: And in an "AGT" first, no live audience was present due to coronavirus concerns. Brandon Leake is AGT royalty. She was going to watch this live on TV tonight.". "And as I stared at that screen, I couldn't help but think I was looking at a mirror image of myself being choked out for merely existing or for daring to be more than three-fifths of what them folk thought them to be. Leake, who is AGT's first-ever spoken word poet to compete, was among the standout performances of the night with his moving poem. The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby sister. To know that an art form that was so underground for so long got the public eye and took a win, that's more than any million-dollar prize could ever be.". I'm still haunted by these nightmares because I have a really creative mind. Act Brandon's sister, who was four years younger than him, died at just 8 months old. Brandon set up the group whilst at university, and began hosting open mic nights to raise money for kids suffering from domestic abuse to go to summer camps. Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word poet, artistic educator and motivational speaker from . The Stockton, California, native spoke about his mother's . The new dad moved the. As Brandon began to recite his piece, he told the gut-punching story of his sister, who was four years younger than him, dying at just 8 months old. In 2011, Vergara opened up about the death of her older brother Rafael in a Parade cover story, telling the magazine about how the tragedy affected her family members. "Normally death don't really bother me, I'm from southside Stockton. Now, Leake is a poetry maven who tours the country. Following his victory just a year before, Leake returned to theAGTstage for a special guest performance during Season 16. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! How were you able to reach a place where you can be so personal in your work? How communal the talent pool became. "There was something more raw in the way it's like singing and talking and just being a human a cappella. And I'm like, Sweet, let's do this.. ALL of Brandon Leake's Performances on Season 15 of AGT! Coming from a kid who was always concerned about looking cool, being cool, and doing cool stuff, it was really hard for me to relinquish that type of cool jacket off of myself, How communal the talent pool became. The activist also liaises with Stockton Police Department, advocating for reform of their use-of-force policies to better the relationship between minorities and the police. (Kelly Clarkson and Kenan Thompson previously served as season 15 guest judges during the live shows. ET) on NBC. TERRY CREWS: You have received the Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel. The reason I became so much better was actually 'cause I failed making the show the first time. After his win, Brandon said: "For an art form that has not been on the mainstream ever to have a chance to win Americas Got Talent is bigger than anything. I just want to compliment you on what you just did, because it was extraordinary.". Acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara joins as a new judge this season alongside returning judge and global fashion icon Heidi Klum. On Tuesday, Vergara tweeted that the emotional performance was "a great way to end the night!!! ", "Words seem to move people and myself more than anything, he's got everything," Mandel, 64, said of his Golden Buzzer winner. Poets just have our local coffee shops. Howie Mandel gave him a standing ovation. On June 30, 27-year old Brandon Leake took the stage to perform a spoken-word ode to his late sister, Danielle, and the performance left Sofia visibly shaken. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. She fell asleep and just didn't wake up," Leake told CBS13. "We are the storytellers of the generation, we are the griots of our time. After not making it in 2017, I said, Hey, I really want to try this out and get better at it. So I toured, I did a lot of work. Klum, Vergara and Mandel have all spoken to PEOPLE about Cowell's recovery. Or you could say it started in college after the passing of one of my best friends. Since then, Leake has worked as an English teacher at Edison High School and an academic advisor at Delta College in Stockton. I'm just trying to hold onto you. Brandon won 'AGT' season 15 in September 2020, taking home $1 million prize money, a new Kia Stinger, and the chance to perform in Luxor Las Vegas. S15NBC March 1, 2021 / 6:45 AM All-Stars "I'm tired of playing God 'cause I gotta come to terms with the fact that my sister ain't never comin' back.". Brandon Leake's Quarterfinals performance in Episode 1515 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem about mother love and racial injustice. There's something very, very special about you. [2] It's my opportunity. Aside from crew members and hostTerry Crews, that meant there were only four people inthe audience Tuesday: Cowell,Sofa Vergara,Howie Mandel and guest judgeEric Stonestreet, who filled in for a sick Heidi Klum. Brandon Leake is the first spoken word poet act to receive the, In Brandon's Finals performance, it was mentioned that he auditioned for, Brandon is Howie Mandel's second (third if counting. His daughter, now 6 months old, is named Aaliyah, but her dad calls her "booboo". Sofia Vergara was emotionally moved by this poetic America's Got Talent audition. "From the person who lives in Wyoming in a farm town who can relate to a city kid from Stockton, California. "I had a nightmare that I would be 90 years old doing this show and nobody would be watching it, judge Simon Cowell said while looking back to the empty Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Surprising Cause Of Death Revealed For 37-Year-Old ABC News Producer. first episode of Season 15 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts, Sofia Vergara falls in her haste to get away from shocking eye-bulging rapper, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She did this really sweet poem about her relationship with Jesus. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing. The poem touched every single Judge, but particularly Howie Mandel, who awarded Leake with a Golden Buzzer. This is a very difficult thing to me to judge. I didn't know her, but she was a beautiful young Black girl, probably around 15 or 16. Brandon Leake's Preliminary performance in Episode AS06 consisted of performing a spoken word poem about a homeless man he met on the street with a moral of not judging a book by its cover. Brandon is the first poet to pass the audition round. I'm all too familiar with how some family reunions only ever take place on graveyard grass, and a hole can be a safe haven for a soul in this mortal game of hide and go seek. But when 27-year-old Stockton poet, educator, and new father Brandon Leake performed in the final slot of this weeks AGT episode, he made up for that. He received a standing ovation from Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Mandel. That's the cost of love: caring for someone's so much that you can't imagine living life without them, staring at a grave. We feel your love. Brandons audition wasnt Tuesdays only emotional moment. I've been ground-bound because she left Earth to go back home, amongst the stars right next to God. It's just me and my thoughts. And sometimes it designs these alternate realities where she is still here, still alive, and all the things I wish we could have done are played again and again and again, Brandon continued, as his voice began to quaver. The first contestant to perform poetry on AGT, Leake prefaced his spoken word piece by dedicating it to his sister. - (SINGING) Praise be the day. As passionate fans of these shows, we provide news, analysis and fan engagement on Americas Got Talent, Britains Got Talent, The Voice, The X Factor, American Idol, The Four, The Masked Singer, The Worlds Best and its contestants.America's Got Talent 2020https://goo.gl/e12UJ8America's Got Talent News \u0026 Recapshttps://goo.gl/e12UJ8 That's what felt really good: knowing I'd done so much work to get so much better, and that I was finally there. I know what this is. And if you want your story told properly, you have to be yourself. Tears also flowed for singer Shevon Nieto, a two-time Olympic runner who quit training for her third Summer Games after her boyfriend Jamie, also an Olympic athlete, was paralyzed from the chest down in a 2016 high-jumping accident. Brandon posted on his Instagram after his AGT tribute to her: Love you booboo, I hope that gift will forever remain in your heart. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Brandon Leake's Finals performance in Episode 1521 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem in the form of a prayer to his daughter Aaliyah. He received enough votes to enter the Top 5 instead of Archie Williams. It doesn't take away from me. Sofia Vergara was emotionally moved by this poetic America's Got Talent audition. Danielle's presence was definitely felt. "I think just aside whatever this contest is and this talent show is, it's probably the clearest vision of what is going on today than what I have ever heard. Brandon received enough votes to advance to the Finals in Episode 1518 instead of Thomas Day. It's either love or pain, one of the two. Let's find out#GoldenBuzzer #BrandonLeake . Praise be the kingdom. "This right here is genuinely a moment in which spoken word got a chance to be on the forefront of the American conscious," he said to People following his victory. If you don't understand it and you're not moved by it, then you're not a human being. UTA Signs 'America's Got Talent' Winner Brandon Leake. Brandon is also the founder and CEO of Called to Move, an organization that aids youth in self-actualizing and personally developing through the art of poetry. [1] He was the first spoken word poet to be on America's Got Talent and received the Golden Buzzer award in the first round from Howie Mandel. We feel your pain. It's either love or pain, one of the two. He was the winner of the competition, claiming the $1,000,000 prize, a new car, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. Brandon Leake is an African-American spoken word poet, educator, and motivational speaker. Table of Biography [ show] Early Life Brandon Leake was born on May 4, 1992. Everybody has to hear it. For more Brandon Leake AGT content, check out this roundup of his best moments from the show. I just want to compliment you on what you just did, because it was extraordinary, said a quieted Simon. Brandon's daughter was born just 14 days before hisAGTaudition. We have to understand each other and be compassionate, have empathy for each other. But instead of giving up, he went back to the drawing board, honed his craft, and tried again three years later stronger than ever. "It is not our most dire moments that define us, but instead how we respond to them. ", Klum also said Cowell has been "healing pretty fast," adding, "I think he's doing amazingly.". Just be you. It's no exaggeration to say thatAmerica's Got Talentfans had never seen anyone like Brandon Leake. Mandel hit the Golden Buzzer as just five pairs of hands clapped, sendingLeake straight to the live final shows. Published on July 1, 2020 11:34 AM. Brandon's sister, who was four years younger than him, died at just 8 months old. Brandon Leake has made it clear he's willing to take that leap. Wildcats, singer Celina, Divas & Drummers of Compton, singer Kenadi Dodds, projection artists Lightwave Theatre Company and dancer Noah Epps. This story contains details from the June 30 episode of "America's Got Talent.". It's the only consistent part of his process. It was a testament to the time I had spent really owning and working on my craft. There's something very, very special about you. Brandon received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals in Episode 1516 instead of CA Wildcats and Divas & Drummers of Compton. Don't go out there trying to be somebody else. He continued: "There is something very, very special about you. You could either say it started in middle school with girls who were cute, and that's how I first started writing poetry. God blessed me with really long arms, so I just put my phone outside the water and type. SOFIA VERGARA: My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away. "A nightmare. me getting the opportunity to have an outlet to share that type of pain. Your mother and I love you more than youll ever know., Today fans divided over Jenna's dress as some viewers say it's 'inappropriate', Sister Wives Janelle Brown doesnt approve of Christines new romance, Inside 1000-lb Sisters stars Amy and Michael's secret fights over kids, Today's Savannah Guthrie abruptly leaves show after scary new medical diagnosis, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Brandon Leake is the winner of Americas Got Talent season 15, Leake is a spoken word poet and motivational speaker, Brandon blew away judge Howie Mandel after he performed a piece about the loss of his sister, Brandon met his wife Anna at one of his shows in Stockton, Leake was born on the south side of Stockton, California, Brandon has a daughter of six months named Aaliyah, AGT's Heidi Klum hits the Golden Buzzer pickingCristina Rae for the finals. SIMON COWELL: What an amazing tribute. There was another poet who was trying out with me. Until Leake, 27, burst onto the scene in June with an emotional poem dedicated to his sister, who died as a baby, a spoken-word artist had never even appeared on the show, let alone captivate. I shouldn't be judging it. Tune in next week, when the Americas Got Talent auditions once again, without a live audience conclude. This was a long time coming. Your poems are so raw. In addition to the $1 million grand prize and a newKia Stinger, Leake is currently a headliner atAGT's live Las Vegas show at the Luxor. KYLIE MAR: Fans at home were crying, and even Simon Cowell, who was initially skeptical about Brandon's act, was impressed. Leake, a former high school English teacher from Stockton, California, had welcomed his first child 14 days prior to shooting the tryout. The only consistent thing about my writing is I write best in the shower. My kids don't bother me when I'm in the shower, my wife doesn't need anything from me when I'm in the shower. . He was the winner of the competition, claiming the $1,000,000 prize, a new car, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. For the finale in Episode 1522, Brandon Leake performed a short spoken word piece prior to the results about Season 15. His tear-jerking tale of family tragedy not only earned judge Howie Mandels Golden Buzzer, but host Terry Crews told him, Youre about to put spoken word on the map like its never been before. Brandon, whose daughter was born just 14 days before his AGT audition, explained that he had turned to poetry years ago as a means of coping with his teen angst: I let all that frustration out. No music, no nothing, just a raw heart beating in front of us. Age (at audition) "This is going to be much harder for them.". Singers can go to The Voice, as well as America's Got Talent. 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