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  1. Saul Stacey Williams (born February 29, 1972) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead roles in the 1998 independent film Slam and the 2013 jukebox musical Holler If Ya Hear Me .

  2. Multi-hyphenate, multidisciplinary artist Saul Williams brings his unique dynamism to this Afrofuturist vision, a sci-fi punk musical that’s a visually wondrous amalgamation of themes, ideas, and songs that Williams has explored in his work, notably his 2016 album MartyrLoserKing.

  3. After gaining global fame for his poetry and writings at the turn of the century, Williams has performed in over 30 countries and read in over 300 universities, with invitations that have spanned from the White House, the Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center, The Louvre, The Getty Center, Queen Elizabeth Hall, to countless, villages, townships ...

  4. May 13, 2024 · Saul Williams is an American rapper, poet, and actor who has been a prominent figure in the scenes of alternative hip-hop and slam poetry. He has performed at the White House and the Sydney Opera House as well as at small community centres and prisons all over the world.

  5. Sep 23, 2016 · September 16, 2016 by BOB BOILEN • In terms of sheer intensity, Saul Williams' Tiny Desk concert may be the most potent in our eight-year history. Only Kate ...

  6. Feb 22, 2023 · The Liner Notes: The Culture Is Still Catching Up to Saul Williams. The visionary poet’s impact on both popular and experimental music is profound — and overlooked. February 22, 2023 by Marcus J. Moore

  7. Saul Williams was born in Newburgh, New York, on February 29, 1972. He received a BA in acting and philosophy from Morehouse College in 1994, as well as an MFA in acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1997.

  8. Mar 17, 2016 · The Inevitable Rise and Transcendence of Saul Williams. We spoke to Saul Williams about his new record 'MartyrLoserKing' and life itself. JH. by John Hill. March 17, 2016, 7:05am. Snap....

  9. Feb 14, 2017 · This week, we speak with poet and performer Saul Williams, who has been called “hip-hop’s poet laureate.” Williams is the author of four books of poetry, has recorded five albums, and has been a major influence on modern poetry since the release of his film Slam, which won the Grand Jury Prize for Drama at Sundance in 1998.

  10. Feb 18, 2016 · Williams has forged a successful career doing just the opposite: he’s a poet, musician, actor, activist and an esteemed rapper who last released a full-length project in 2011, the...