Def Poetry
Overview
Def Poetry, also known as Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry or Def Poetry Jam, which was co-founded by Bruce George, Danny Simmons and Deborah Pointer, is an HBO television series produced by hip-hop music entrepreneur Russell Simmons. The series presents performances by established spoken word poets, as well as up-and-coming ones. Well-known actors and musicians will often surprise the audience by showing up to recite their own original poems. The show is hosted by Mos Def. Def Poetry is a spin-off of Def Comedy Jam. As he did on Def Comedy, Simmons appears at the end of every episode to thank the audience.
Seasons (7)
Specials
1 Episode
Season 1
4 Episodes
2002
Season 2
7 Episodes
2002
Season 3
7 Episodes
2003
Season 4
10 Episodes
2004
Season 5
10 Episodes
2005
Season 6
6 Episodes
2007
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