CinemaOSSeries · 2002–2007 · 6 Seasons · TV-MA

Def Poetry

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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.

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
January 18, 2002
Last aired
March 2, 2007
Seasons
6
Episodes
44
Network
HBO

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