Coming very soon on The Hip Hop Chronicle is a exclusive interview with Def Jam Founder & Hip Hop Pioneer Russell Simmons.

For the very first time this September, Def Comedy Jam is coming to the UK.

The ground-breaking Jams helped launched the careers of comic’s like Dave Chappelle, Chris Tucker, Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Mike Epps, Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, and many others.

The Hip Hop Chronicle spoke to Russell about why Def Comedy Jam was set up, his memories of the late Bernie Mac, The Obama mixtape with DJ Green Lantern & DJ Kid Capri & Russell exclusively reveals his thoughts on 50 Cent.

Russell Simmons presents DEF COMEDY JAM

SEPT 2008

TUESDAY: 16 - MANCHESTER APOLLO

WEDNESDAY: 17 - BIRMINGHAM ALEXANDRA THEATRE

SATURDAY: 20 - LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMY

Tickets available from 0844 576 5483 or buy online at www.livenation.co.uk

Tickets are priced at  £33.50 Regional Dates / £34.50 London Dates and are subject to booking fee.

A Live Nation presentation