"Let's go see a poetry show." That is a sentence rarely proclaimed and usually responded to with cringes and excuses. The Mayhem Poets are on a mission to change that. Having been dubbed "an amazing ride" by The New York Times, this mind-boggling performance has been described as "The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert." These theatrically-trained, comedically-gifted lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of hip-hop, theatre, improv, and stand-up comedy to tell gut-wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed. 

The Mayhem Poets' unique approach to spoken word has landed them a featured spot on the Today Show after winning first place and a grant for $100,000 in the 2006 Microsoft Idea Wins Challenge. Since then they've been touring internationally and spreading their mission to reshape society's view of poetry.