Prentice Powell

Prentice Powell is an Oakland-based poet and spoken word artist. His spoken word album For Your Consideration'24 with Shawn William was nominated for the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album in the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

Early life
Powell grew up in Oakland.

Career
Prentice Powell composed and embarked on his first poem in 2003. In 2006, he became Oakland and San Francisco Grand Slam Champion. In 2007, Powell won Spoken-Word Artist of the Year at the Black Music Awards. In 2010, Powell was voted "Best Poet" by the Oakland East Bay Express. He has performed on stage with notable acts including Eric Roberson, Goapele, Amir Sulaiman, Stevie Wonder and more.

Powell has appeared three times on The Arsenio Hall Show. He appeared in five seasons of TV One's Verses and Flow, and in Season 5, he hosted the show's behind-the-scenes. He was the opening act for Grammy winner Jill Scott on her summer 2013 tour. On 5 February 2024, Powell attended the 66th Annual Grammy Awards event at Los Angeles.