Brandon Leake is an American spoken word poet, educator, and motivational speaker, best known as the winner of the fifteenth season of America's Got Talent in 2020. He made history as the first spoken-word poet to appear on and win the competition, earning the Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel in the first round. His performances on the show often featured personal narratives, including pieces about his family. As the champion, he received a $1 million cash prize and a new Kia Stinger.