Plot β What is Def Poetry about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2002 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 6 (44 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 3 votes) |
Def Poetry β FAQ
Is Def Poetry worth watching? Def Poetry holds a 8.0/10 rating from 3 viewers. 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
Where can I stream Def Poetry? You can stream Def Poetry on JioHotstar. Availability may vary by region.
When did Def Poetry release? It first aired in 2002.
