Def Poetry Reunion
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam

Def Poetry Reunion

📅 Date Oct 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM
📍 Location Newark, NJ
🏟️ Venue New Jersey Performing Arts Center
🎵 Genre Hip-Hop/Rap
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About This Event

Join us for an exploration of word flow, verses and landscapes as Danny Simmons brings a Def Poetry Reunion to NJPAC for the Dodge Poetry Festival. Def Poetry Reunion celebrates the legacy of the hit HBO series Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam. These gatherings feature iconic alumni, live music, and activism to honor prominent poets.