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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.
Episode 7 : Episode 7
July. 19,2002
Staceyann Chin, Reginald Gibson, Goldie, Joy Harjo, Wood Harris, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Dennis Kim, Big Rube
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Episode 6 : Episode 6
July. 12,2002
Steve Connell, Georgia Me, Jessica Care Moore, Keith Murray, Louis Reyes Rivera, Sekou Torbet
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Episode 5 : Episode 5
July. 05,2002
Craig muMs grant, Felipe Luciano, Amanda Seales, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Malik Yusef
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Episode 4 : Episode 4
June. 28,2002
Oscar Brown Jr., Caridad 'La Bruja' De La Luz, Anthony Morales, Amalia Ortiz, Ishle Park, Rakim, Shihan
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Episode 3 : Episode 3
June. 21,2002
Reggie Cabico, Talib Kweli, Lemon, Haki R. Madhubuti, Taylor Mali, Rat Sack
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Episode 2 : Episode 2
June. 14,2002
Erykah Badu, Dante Basco, Maggie Estep, Danny Hoch, Black Ice, Patrica Smith
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Episode 1 : Episode 1
June. 07,2002
Jason Carney, Jamie Foxx, Marty McConnell, Thea Monyee, Beau Sia, Sekou Sundiata, Twin Poets
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