Mos Def introduced Kanye as “the future of hip-hop” in ‘04 on ‘Def Poetry Jam’ as ‘Ye recited “Self Conscious”, the origin of “All Falls Down” to the audience. 🔥 | DefJam

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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop, we're bringing out a collection of classic albums from the Def Jam vault. Shop now. | DefJam

“All Def Jam Everything, Streaming Now On Apple Music” #DefJam35 | DefJam

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18K views · 441 reactions | Kanye reciting "18 Years" on 'Def Poetry Jam' which would later be used on "Gold Digger" | DefJam | Facebook

23K views · 1K reactions | Kanye performing “18 Years” on ‘Def Poetry Jam’ which would later be used in the 2nd verse of “Gold Digger”  | DefJam | Facebook