Best of Button Week 83

“But alas, Meek remained as silent as Frank Ocean’s third album.”


Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Michael Mlekoday and the Temple University slam team!
While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Aziza Barnes, Danez Smith, Neil Hilborn and our NEW book from Hanif Abdurraqib!

Jasmine Combs, Nayo Jones & Kai Davis – “In Defense of Meek Mill”

Performing at CUPSI 2016

“This is what happens when trigger fingers
turn to Twitter fingers.”

Don’t miss this hilarious poem from the Temple University poetry slam team, performing during semifinals at the 2016 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. Temple went on to win the tournament.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Jasmine Combs, Nayo Jones & Nick Stanovick – “Ghosts” (CUPSI 2016)

Performing at CUPSI 2016.

“Today, loneliness lives on the other side of the fence.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from the Temple University team, performing on finals stage at the 2016 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational, where they placed first. Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay up to date on all these amazing performances.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.