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Def Poetry (2002 - 2007)

Scripted TV Show
Audience Score
100
TV-MA January 18th, 2002Documentary6 Seasons, 44 Episodes
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.
DirectorStan Lathan

All Seasons

Season 6

Season 6

Feb 16, 2007
Season 5

Season 5

Jun 10, 2005
Season 4

Season 4

Jul 18, 2004
Season 3

Season 3

Apr 4, 2003

TV Show Details

Air Date:January 18th, 2002

Last Air Date:March 2nd, 2007

Network:HBO
Status:Ended

Genres: Documentary

Original Language:English