Date of Birth: February 29, 1972
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Saul Stacey Williams, born in Newburgh, New York, is an American poet, musician, and actor. He gained prominence in the 1990s as a spoken word artist, merging the worlds of poetry and hip-hop. Williams attended Morehouse College, where he majored in acting and philosophy, and later earned an MFA in acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. In 1996, he won the title of Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam Champion, which catapulted him into the spotlight. Williams is known for his distinctive style that blends poetry, music, and socio-political commentary. He released his first album, “Amethyst Rock Star,” in 2001, produced by Rick Rubin. Over the years, he has released several more albums, including “The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!” produced by Trent Reznor. In addition to his musical career, Williams has published several books of poetry, including “Said the Shotgun to the Head” and “The Dead Emcee Scrolls.” He has also acted in films such as “Slam” (1998), which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and the Camera d’Or at Cannes.
5 Interesting Facts about Saul Williams
1. Saul Williams was the first poet to perform with The New York Philharmonic.
2. He has collaborated with artists like Nas, Erykah Badu, and Nine Inch Nails.
3. Williams played a leading role in the Broadway musical “Holler If Ya Hear Me,” based on the lyrics of Tupac Shakur.
4. He has given TED Talks, discussing the intersection of art and social justice.
5. Williams is an advocate for Afrofuturism, often exploring themes of race, technology, and humanity in his work.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Saul Williams
1. “The greatest Americans have not been born yet, they are waiting patiently for the past to die.”
2. “Your mind is a weapon, keep it open.”
3. “Art is the ability to make something out of nothing and sell it.”
4. “The future is happening now.”
5. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Saul Williams’ net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Saul Williams has one daughter, Saturn Williams, with actress Persia White.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](http://saulwilliams.com/
2. [Saul Williams on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931549/
3. [Saul Williams’ TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/speakers/saul_williams
5. [Interview with Saul Williams on NPR](https://www.npr.org/artists/15367838/saul-williams
