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Chuck D

American rapper · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1960 · age 66

Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, known professionally as Chuck D, is an American rapper, best known as the leader and frontman of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, which he co-founded in 1985 with Flavor Flav. Chuck D is also a member of the rock supergroup Prophets of Rage.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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  1. Black death has been pimped by corporations, and young people think that the street credibility is … a thing that will ride them into some kind of profitability in life.

    2006 · Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes (2006), Own words

  2. Black manhood: … the corporations [believe] they've found a way … [to] put soul in a bottle.

    2006 · Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes (2006), Own words

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He has released several solo albums, most notably Autobiography of Mistachuck (1996).

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
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Born 1960 · age 66

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