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Birthday

August 27

Location

Atlanta, GA

 

About Me

About VENOM (SMOKENWORD ARTIST)

I'm African American with a hint of Indian. If you see my grandma and moms...you'll MOS DEF understand. I am ONE woman with ONE word ONE way...I don't run with no click or hang with no b!tches cus I do too much dirt to be hanging with snitches...you underdig? I hail from the same hometown as HBO DEF POET Dana Gilmore. I now reside in ATL which is home to many DEF POETs.

I've shared the stage with Abyss, Maliik Salaam, Bonnie, Tommy Bottoms, Amir, Sister Queen, John Goode, Jessica Care More, & Toni Award Winner G.A. ME. I've also shared the stage with BET Comicview Comedian FOODSTAMP, Griffy 2K (107.9fm DJ/Yung Joc's video), Benard (T.I.'s "24" video), D.R.E.S the Beatnik (from KRS1's video/ BEEF). I opened up for BET Comicview Comedian Kenny Howell in Kansas City, MO 01/06, I appeared on a commercial for The U Church (in KC, MO), 09/30/06 I opened for Kameron Corvette, I had an article written about me in the Kansas City Star & Times 06/02, I have a poem published in an anthology book titled "Beyond the Gardens Gate".

I've been blessed by some of the best; including Tupac Shakur's sister (Yes, the REAL Tupac Shakur's sister bigged me up), and when you hear that you're THE SHIT from a sibling of one of the BEST poets that ever lived...you BELIEVE that shit!!! I've emerged from up under the shadows of many well known poets to ultimately make a name for myself..."VENOM". For those who know me well...they will tell you that I am more than just a poet. I am a Spokenword Artist, Lyricist, Verse-ologist, Motivational Speaker, Writer, Mentor, and most shockingly...A Prophet. Aside of the lyrical poems you may hear me spit at your local night club or bar, I can also spit a verse in church that will make YO momma wanna curse.

I have been known to consistently switch up styles, and owe that to having multiple personalities in which I channel well. I AM the Dr. Jeckyl, Ms. Hyde, and the voice from the other side of poetry. Be it, Bernice Brown, Poetic Nece or VENOM...expect the unexpected. Either you LOVE me or you HATE me. There is no in between. For those that hate me...they LOVE to HATE me...so in the same breath, it's all LOVE.
 

Interests

Spokenword/Poetry, writing, photography, outdoor life, music, boxing, basketball, dancing, singing.

Favorite Movies

Love & Basketball, Poetic Jusitice, Love Jones, Hustle & Flow
 

Favorite Books

Addiction
 

Favorite Quote

Karma is a bitch!
 
 
 

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VENOM's Performance Bio : Feb 4, 2007
 
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IF YOU KNOW OF ANY EVENTS LOOKING FOR A POET FOR HIRE, PLEASE LEAVE A MSG, COMMENT, CONTACT ETC,. 5 Spot Atlanta, GA 2003-2003 Apache Cafe Atlanta, GA 11/2002- 12/2002, 2/2003, 9/2003, 12/2003, 11/2006-1/2007 Ashlees Tropical Grill & Bar Decatur, GA 2004 Baby Grand Piano Bar Atlanta, GA 7/2006-1/2007 Borders Lithonia, GA 1/2003 Barnes & Noble Norcross, GA 1/2003, 11/2003 Black Lion Cafe Atlanta, GA 10/2003-11/2003 Central Library Atlanta, GA 9/2002-11/2002 Clark Atlanta Soul Source Bookstore Atlanta, GA 9/2002-10/2002 Copelands Restaurant Atlanta, GA 8/5/2003 Club 112 Atlanta, GA 4/2003-5/2003 Club 714 Atlanta, GA 12/2006 Cafe Bunamore Decatur, GA 12/2002-3/2003 Djangos Atlanta, GA 7/2006-1/2007 Earthshaking Music Decatur, GA 3/28/2003 Fihankra Cultural Center Atlanta, GA 10/1/2002 Gallery Bistro Decatur, GA 12/16/2006 Havana Club Atlanta, GA 4/1/2003 Irish Bread Atlanta, GA 8/2003-10/2003,2004 Il Postale Lilburn, GA 2/24/2007 Jakotes Beauty Salon Atlanta, GA 9/16&30/2002, 10/14/2002 Java logy Atlanta, GA 9/30/06, 12/12/2006 Kennys Blues in the Alley 2004 Atlanta, GA 11/2002, 2004 Lush Life Cafe Atlanta, GA 11/20/2002 Mamba Room Atlanta, GA 8/27/2004 Maxx Fun Sports Bar Union City, GA 1/10/2007 Oreilys Food & Spirits Decatur, GA 5/12/2002 Paradise Bar & Grill Tucker, GA 9/13/2006 Royal Peacock Atlanta, GA 9/11/2002 Sylvias Atlanta, GA 12/23/2003 Somber Reptile Atlanta, GA 11/16/2003 Shine Atlanta, GA 9/9/2002 Soul Source Bookstore Atlanta, GA 9/18/2002, 10/2/2002 Studio Grille Atlanta, GA 1/11/2007 The Upscale Lounge Lawrenceville, GA 12/24/2006 The Ozone Atlanta, GA 8/12/2003 Uptown Comedy Corner Atlanta, GA 2/2003-3/2003, 6/2003 6902 Club KC, MO 6/2001 Club 50/50 (host/feat.) KC, MO 7/2001-10/2001 Dannys Big Easy KC, MO 1/2002-7/2002 KC Public Library (SE) Branch KC, MO 5/31/2002 Muhammads Mosque #30 KC, MO 1/19/2002 Petes Place (host/feat.) KC, MO 4/2002,6/13/2002 1/3/2007 Rain KC, MO 8/3/2006 Pearls Raytown, MO 1/3/07 GQ Lounge KC, MO 1/1/2007 Chemistry Bar Mobile, AL 10/15/2006 Yvonne Kennedy Auditorium Mobile, AL 3/18/2007 Harambe Room Birmingham, AL 3/10/2007 The Wine Up Charlotte, NC 10/5/2006 Montas International Lounge Durham, NC 11/23/2006 TK Gregg Center Spartanburg, SC 1/20/07 Barnes & Noble Spartanburg, SC 2/10/2007 Mintons Playhouse New York, NY 1/14/2007 Radio Dolo Radio Live365.com 8/20/2006 WRFG 89.3FM WRFG RADIO Atlanta, GA 8/28/2006 VI Radio Courtyard Atlanta Airport South College Park, GA 9/16/2006 Television Showcase Community Endenu Atlanta, GA 11/1/2003 Talent TV 25 The U Church commercial The U Church Raytown, MO 1/22/2006 HOOD HARD TV Atlanta, GA 1/6/2007 HOOD HARD TV Atlanta, GA 2/3/2007 Press Kansas City Star & Times John Mark Eberhardt Kansas City, MO 6/9/02 Repz Magazine Atlanta, GA 1/2007 Publications/Merchandise Poem Eternal Love published in anthology Beyond the Gardens Gate 1/9/2003 Poetry.com (Eternal Love, Preparation, Earth Angel & The Burial) Auditions Showtime at the Apollo CAU Atlanta, GA 11/2/2002 (Bishop Cornelius Henderson Student Center) Showcase Community Talent Musicians ClubDecatur, GA SPOKEN Mocha Match Decatur, GA 4/11/2006 (Robert Townsends Black Family Network) Nominations/Nominee Creative Artist of the Year The Abbey Theatre Atlanta, GA 2/7/2003 (2003 Atlanta Underground Awards) Opening Performances Kenny Howell Bodyworks Kansas City, MO 1/7/2006 (BET Comicview Comedian) Kameron Corvette Javaology Atlanta, GA 9/30/2006 (Acoustic Artist) Collaborations Ms. Dramaganza: Ohio native Shannon Tubbs; niece of Anthony Tony Tubbs (85-86 WBA World Heavyweight Champion). Album titled The Girl Next Door. Slams Twisted T Barrazas Atlanta, GA 12/9/06 Schools/Colleges J.S. Chick African Centered Accelerated Shule KC, MO Developing African-American Resources by Actively Joining Arms 1/2002-7/2002 Agnes Scott College @ Letitia Evans Hall Decatur, GA (GA Poets Society 96th Quarterly Membership Meeting) 1/17/2003 Columbia High Decatur, GA 2/25/2003 Black History Month Toomer Elementary Decatur, GA 4/25/2003 (National Poetry Month) Toomer Elementary (5th Grade Graduation)Decatur, GA 5/22/2003 Woodruff Arts Center (photo shoot)Atlanta, GA 1/21/2007 Groups/Organizations Georgia Poets Society GA. 1/11/2003 The U Church Raytown, MO 12/31/2006 Workshops/Lectures Youth Art Connection Atlanta, GA 3/1/2007 (Unveiling portrait of VENOM @ Urban Artist Art Show) Underground Atlanta Atlanta, GA 12/7&8/2002 (African American for the Arts 4th Annual Holidays Aglow) Harambe Room Birmingham, AL 3/10/2007 (Domestic Violence Victims of Alabama)
 

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Mar 26, 2007 6:53 AM
 
This is major! I hadn't read this before I replied to the other note you sent me. You are a walking testimony, and you're truly blessed. You are very articulate and yes, you ARE female empowerment. I love that you think outside the paradigm... if I didn't believe you did, I wouldn't have even responded to your invitation. My gift is spiritual too and I felt a different spirit in you than what can be seen by your appearance. Like I said in the other message, my intent is not judgment. I'm but a filty rag...no room to look down upon anyone. The words you speak are true, and they are deep. I like the level of knowledge you possess, the resilience of your spirit to have survived everything that you have. You are wonderfully and beautifully made. I want to hear you perform...I WILL hear you perform. When, I don't know. Where, it hasn't been revealed yet. But, I will be on the lookout for you. Don't stop communicating with me....I like the depth of your philosophies. Continue to testify/prophesy through spoken word. It's what you were created for. You have a story that people need to hear. I was blessed by this testimony...it sent chills up my spine. God makes no mistakes... you have been placed here with and for purpose. I like you, Venom! And, I know you wouldn't change if I didn't, but I just want you to know that I can dig it. You being you is most admired. That's how it is supposed to be. I'm the same way...I don't do nightclubs. It was a long time that I spent in those venues and it wasn't for the word... I had ulterior motives. I have a different lifestyle now, and I like it just the way it is. So, no offense to you or anyone else that finds themselves in that venue. It doesn't display your true self. It doesn't define your character. It's just not something I choose to do. But, I want to continue hearing from you. I hope to see you in another venue soon. Keep me posted on your up and coming events. Be blessed.
 
Mar 22, 2007 5:41 PM
Dani says:
 
Thanks, but not for me. Enjoy and hope it is a success
 
Mar 20, 2007 10:59 AM
 
Thanks Venom. I have received another invitation via Blackplanet to one of your functions. I absolutely love spoken word/poetry/inspirational speaking, and would love to attend this event. Here's my thing: I'm a Christian, and so the Bible says, "Don't let your good be evil-spoken of." Although I would want to be there just to hear the words/raps, etc., don't you know if another Christian was on Prospect and saw me there, what they would think?!?! And, although appearance isn't everything, it IS something. So, listen, on Good Friday, our church always has a service, and I'm the leader of Spoken Word / Poetry Ministry at my church, therefore, leaders are expected to attend services. So, I'll probably be at church. But don't give up on me....keep me posted on your venues, and you just might see me around. Also, when our Open Mic nights start back up at the church, you will definitely be hearing from me. We have certain rules, of course, because it's the church, but we would love to have you. And you don't strike me as someone that doesn't know how to come to church....I almost bet you were born/raised in one. Be blessed - until next time.
D the VP
 
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