Copout

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:25:57 +0000

In this powerful spoken word piece, Kirk Nugent, The People’s Poet, delivers a raw and unapologetic truth-telling performance that confronts complacency, accountability, and the misuse of race as an excuse for inaction. “Copout” is a mirror to the soul of a community that once built empires but now battles self-sabotage and distraction. With fiery wordplay and piercing honesty, Kirk challenges listeners to rise above blame, reclaim personal power, and remember the greatness encoded in their DNA.

This poem isn’t about judgment—it’s about awakening. It’s about taking responsibility, breaking cycles, and honoring the resilience and brilliance of our ancestors who turned pain into progress.

🔥 Themes: Self-accountability, cultural pride, systemic oppression, empowerment, Black history, personal growth
🎙️ Written & Performed by: Kirk Nugent | The People’s Poet
📚 From the collection: The Sound of Melanin
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