Public Enemy

Public Enemy is a groundbreaking American hip hop group founded in 1985 in Roosevelt, New York by Chuck D and Flavor Flav. Renowned for their powerful political messages addressing racism and media in America, the group gained major recognition with their influential albums of the late 1980s and early 1990s, including Yo Bum Rush the Show, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, and Fear of a Black Planet. Public Enemy became known for their hard-hitting lyrics and innovative production, earning critical acclaim and commercial success, with several albums going gold or platinum. Over the decades, the lineup has changed, but Chuck D and Flavor Flav have remained central figures. The group has continued to release music and tour, sometimes performing as Enemy Radio. Public Enemy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, cementing their legacy as one of hip hop’s most influential acts.