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

Who remembers when Ye performed on Def Poetry Jam 🔥🔥 | DefJam

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

'18 years, 18 years...' Classic. Kanye West | Notion

Kanye West performing “Self Conscious” at the Def Jam Poetry Slam in 2003 before the poem would officially become known as “All Falls Down”, the third single from The College Dropout in 2004 | HiiipHopHeads

Kanye performing “18 Years” on ‘Def Poetry Jam’ which would later be used in the 2nd verse of “Gold Digger” 🔥 | DefJam