Name: Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry
Released: 2001-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Mos Def

TV Show · Comedy · Documentary

HBO's acclaimed spoken-word series that showcases practitioners of def poetry in an intimate, uncensored format.

2001 · 27m

Starring Mos Def

EPISODE 1

Steve Coleman; Georgia Me; Lemon; Nikki Giovanni; Black Ice; Suheir Hammad

Steve Coleman; Georgia Me; Lemon; Nikki Giovanni; Black Ice; Suheir Hammad; host Mos' Def.
EPISODE 2

Taylor Mali; Yellow Rage; Jewel; Flow Mentalz; Sonia Sanchez; Shihan; Dawn Saylor; Kayo

Taylor Mali; Yellow Rage; Jewel; Flow Mentalz; Sonia Sanchez; Shihan; Dawn Saylor; Kayo; host Mos' Def.
EPISODE 3

Cedric the Entertainer; Sarah Jones; Beau Sia; Willie Perdomo; Abyss; The Last Poets; Inq; J. Ivy

Cedric the Entertainer; Sarah Jones; Beau Sia; Willie Perdomo; Abyss; the Last Poets; Inq; J. Ivy. Host: Mos Def.
EPISODE 4

Episode Number 4

Taped before a live audience at The Supper Club in New York, Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry is hosted by popular rap artist Mos Def, and spotlights original material performed by contemporary urban poets and well-known music/comedy artists.
EPISODE 1

Beau Sia; Jason Carney; Thea Monyee; Sekou Sundiata; Marty McConnell; Twin Poets; Jamie Foxx

Beau Sia, Jason Carney, Thea Monyee, Sekou Sundiata, Marty McConnell, Twin Poets, Jamie Foxx. Host: Mos Def.
EPISODE 2

Episode Number 2

Taped before a live audience at The Supper Club in New York, Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry is hosted by popular rap artist Mos Def, and spotlights original material performed by contemporary urban poets and well-known music/comedy artists.