Wordsmith | Facilitating Artist | Community Organizer
Hakeem Furious is a wordsmith hailing from Jacksonville, Florida. and developing his roots in the Rocky Mountains. He graduated from a southern arts high school as a theater major and developed a knack for words when he was involved with the spoken word community established at Florida A&M University. An HBCU that cultivated his understanding, appreciation, and preservation of black culture and resilience. Currently, he travels the country performing poetry, curating shows, writing curriculum, and grants as CEO of the #UltraTerrestrialTour.
Furious’ notable performances include final stage appearance at the 2015 National Poetry Slam, two-time appearance at the infamous Apollo Theater and ranking #6 in the world at the 2019 Individual World Poetry Slam. He is part of lyricist collective CAP 6, who has shared stages with various artists including Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples, Talib Kweli, Dj Premier, Saba PiVOT and many more. In 2018, CAP 6 released and toured their debut project “Jelly”, available on all platforms. In 2014, he released his debut project, “Leaky Nostrils, Monogamous Swans”, a blend of Hip Hop and Poetry. Following it with his 2017 release of his first book, “Dinner with The Ego and i” accompanied by a national book tour called, “The Ego Trip”.
He has participated in various residencies and fellowships across the country including Platteforum, The Wayfaring Band, Colorado Education Initiative and WESTAF Emerging Leaders of Color. Helping him develop a network and practice for his work as an artist and arts administrator. Hakeem Furious’ hunger to amplify the literary performing arts is satiated by his favorite pastimes of eating exotic meats, anime watch parties, sarcastic remarks, and a good shoeshine.
