en Speak (Hungarian rapper)

Speak
Speak
Birth name	Tamás Deák
Also known as	Speak ; Tom Deak
Born	31 May 1976 (age 48); Budapest, Hungary
Origin	Hungary
Genres	Hip hop, political hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, actor
Years active	2000s – present

Tamás Deák (born 31 May 1976^[2]), better known by his stage name Speak, is a rap artist, model and actor based in Hungary. The music video for his 2003 anti-war song, "Stop the War", became popularized through video sharing websites and was satirized by the US comedy TV show Saturday Night Live. Speak lives in London, England.^{[citation needed]}

"Stop the War"

Speak is known primarily for his 2003 rap single "Stop the War".^[3] A video for this single appeared on YouTube, and featured other semi-famous musicians.^[4] Various commentators called the song unintentionally humorous.^[5]

The song and music video were parodied on Saturday Night Live in a sketch starring Beck Bennett titled "World Peace Rap", broadcast 7 May 2017.^[6]

Notable collaborations

On 20 June 2012, Speak announced on his website that he would be supporting Australian rap duet Hilltop Hoods and DJ Debris on their upcoming UK tour.^{[citation needed]}