Say What Open Mic & feature Azar King at Coffee Underground

Say What Open Mic at Coffee Underground with host Southern Stylez featuring Azar King. The night will also feature a full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first-come, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. Book signing before the show.

Say What?! feature Azar King is not just an artist—he is a father, a P.O.E.T., a POEMEDIAN, and a living example of what it means to never give up. Hailing from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, now lives in Greenville for the past five years. Azar also brings a tactile artistry to his expression through crochet, proudly calling his creations The Krochet Doc.

Azar uses poetry as a tool for healing, a platform to amplify the voices of the unheard, and a mirror to reflect both pain and power. Rather than labeling his pieces as traditional poetry, he calls them The Scriptures of My Legacy—living testaments to perseverance, transformation, and truth.

As a member of the Say What?! Slam Team based in Greenville, SC, Azar has been making waves in the spoken word community for the past three years. His accolades include back-to-back slam wins in Fountain Inn, and performances that earned him top rankings in major regional competitions, including a second-place finish at both the King of the South Slam and the Grand Slam in 2024.

Known on stage for his explosive energy and vivid lyricism, Azar describes himself as a Tornado—a swirling force of wordplay and imagery. From Big M boots to designer suits, his journey defies the limitations of circumstance. Under aliases like MR.GOOOTTTDDDAAAAYYYUUMMMHIMSELF and Azar -15, his lyrics are definitely LAZAR BEAMZ.

Open Mic FAQ at https://www.witsendpoetry.com/about.html#sunday

Coffee Underground. 1 East Coffee Street. Greenville, SC 29601. Doors open at 7:00 pm. $10. Follow our social media @witsendpoetry across all platforms.

Entry is only guaranteed to those with advanced tickets. Non-sold-out shows have tickets for sale at the door via credit card, cash app, PayPal, or cash. $witsendpoetry. The time limit is 4 minutes per poet including banter. ALL TICKETS CAN BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SHOW BY EMAILING V0lUU0VORFBPRVRSWVNDIHwgR01BSUwgISBDT00= before 7:30. Full refunds are available for cancellations 7 days in advance.

Produced by Wits End Poetry, these poetry events are made possible in part by the generous support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the Metropolitan Arts Council with funds received from the City of Greenville, BMW Manufacturing Company, Michelin North America, Inc., SEW Eurodrive and the South Carolina Arts Commission. More information at www.witsendpoetry.com.

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