Chuck D

…the likes of Public Enemy’s Chuck D and Boogie Down Production’s KRS-One to create provocative social commentary in the manner of Bob Dylan and Bob Marley. The group also tackled drug abuse in “White Lines” (1983). By the mid-1980s the group had disbanded, and later reunions were short-lived. In 2007…

…Unfiltered with Lizz Winstead and Chuck D. After that show’s cancellation in 2005, she was given her own, self-titled weekday show, which aired originally for one hour and later for two. She quickly built her reputation as an issue-oriented, fair-minded, left-leaning “policy wonk.” While continuing her radio work, in 2005…

…a collaboration with Sheryl Crow, Chuck D (of Public Enemy), Ani DiFranco, and others, the album received mixed reviews and failed to find a large audience.

The original members were Chuck D (original name Carlton Ridenhour; b. August 1, 1960, Queens, New York, U.S.), Flavor Flav (original name William Drayton; b. March 16, 1959, Long Island, New York), Terminator X (original name Norman Lee Rogers; b. August 25, 1966, New York City), and Professor Griff…