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Russell Simmons wants to bring back Def Poetry Jam with Chance the Rapper attached as host, the hip-hop mogul revealed via Twitter on Friday (July 14).

Simmons tweeted that he is "super excited" to be in negations with Chance about rebooting the series, which originally ran from 2002-2007 with host Mos Def on HBO.

The new series would reportedly be called All Def Poetry, according to Deadline. It would return to HBO, per Simmons' tweet, where he has a longstanding relationship.

Super excited. Been in negotiation with @chancetherapper to host Def poetry jam for HBO. !!!! Would u guys like to see that #Emmys

[Vonc2002]

I love it!  I loved def poetry jam

[4 fucking k]

ok, he's annoying me now. go away.

[4 fucking k]

I luv def poetry. I still watch it when I'm feeling down to lift my spirits up a bit.

[Sovereign.]

I need my dude Yasiin back on the 1's and 2's bruh.

[Opposites Attract.]

Yessss Chance. Secure the bag.