Where to Watch Def Poetry Online

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services – including rental, purchase, and subscription options – along with the availability of "Def Poetry" on each platform. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch "Def Poetry" right now, here are some finer points about the HBO show.

Originally premiering January 18th, 2002, "Def Poetry" stars . The series runs 6 season(s), and has a score of 100 (out of 100) on TMDB, which put together reviews from 1 experienced people.

What, so now you want to know what the TV show is about? Here’s the plot: "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."

"Def Poetry" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and Amazon Video .