Def Poetry

Def Poetry (2002)

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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  • First Air Date: 2002-01-18
  • Last Air Date: 2007-03-02
  • Total Seasons: 6
  • Total Episodes: 44
  • Network: HBO

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Seasons

  • Season 0

    1 Episodes

  • Season 1

    4 Episodes

  • Season 2

    7 Episodes

  • Season 3

    7 Episodes

  • Season 4

    10 Episodes

  • Season 5

    10 Episodes

  • Season 6

    6 Episodes

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