Press Kit
Rudy Francisco is one of the most recognizable names in Spoken Word Poetry. Rudy Francisco has shared stages with prominent artists such as Gladys Knight, Jordin Sparks, Musiq Soul Child, and Jill Scott. Ultimately, Rudy's goal is to continue to assist others in harnessing their creativity while cultivating his own. Rudy Francisco is the author of “Helium.” He is also an Individual World Poetry Slam Champion, a National Poetry Slam Champion and has appeared on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” starring Jimmy Fallon and “The Bachelorette”
Television Appearances:
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TV One's Verses & Flow
BET 365 Black Awards
The Arsenio Hall Show
The Tonight Show
The Bachelorette
Awards and Titles:
San Diego Grand Slam Champion - 2007, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024
National Underground Poetry Individual Champion - 2009
San Francisco Grand Slam Champion - 2010
Hollywood Grand Slam Champion - 2013
Individual World Poetry Slam Finalist - 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017
Individual World Slam Champion - 2010
National Poetry Slam Finalist - 2013, 2016, 2017
National Poetry Slam Champion - 2017
Books:
Helium - 2016
I’ll Fly Away - 2020
Excuse Me As I Kiss The Sky - 2024