I Am Loud - Mark Grist is an multi award-winning poet, teacher and battle-rapper based in the UK. He's clocked up millions of views for both his poetry and rap battles online
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Mark Grist: The teacher-turned-poet on classroom hecklers, Viking rap battles and his love of rude board games | The Independent | The Independent
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