Mama Duke has things to say. Based on her Quarterfinals performance on America’s Got Talent, people are eager to hear all about it.
A youth development leader at the YMCA by day, Mama Duke is a rap star in waiting by night. Under the bright lights of AGT, she delivered an original piece, “The Mama Duke Show,” captivated the talent show’s judges with her flow, and left everyone wanting more.
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Wearing a pink and green Michigan University sweater, she rapped: “Simon says you might stay, you still can go. But ain’t no x’s on his tic-tac-toe.”
When the Mama Duke Show concluded, Simon Cowell went first. “I loved your audition,” he remarked. “This might have been even better. You have what I call it. Can’t explain what it is; it’s a feeling. You just know it and you have it. This is going to be big, honestly. I really like you.”
Howie Mandel struggled to hear above the noise from the studio audience. “What you have is authenticity. You are so real, so pure, such a star; you speak to the world. We want to be you, we want to watch you, we want to buy tickets to see you. You’re going places.”
Sofia Vergara appreciated Mama Duke’s “clever” lyrics and her “likeable” nature. “I don’t think we’ve ever had anyone like you on this stage. I really hope that America votes for you.”
Mel B is a fan. “You know what,” the Spice Girl said, “Missy Elliott better be watching out for you because you’re coming right now.” With that, the British pop star hit the Golden Buzzer.
Now, America votes. The results will be announced Wednesday night on NBC.
