Chuck D

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Chuck D is an American rapper, activist, and co-founder of the influential hip hop group Public Enemy, known for his politically charged lyrics and powerful delivery.

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Chuck D is leader of Public Enemy 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf activist
author
hip hop artist
human
radio personality
rapper
record producer
songwriter
activeYearsStart 1980s
associatedAct Anthrax
Flavor Flav
Professor Griff
Prophets of Rage
The Bomb Squad
birthName Carlton Douglas Ridenhour
coFounderOf Public Enemy
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
dateOfBirth 1960-08-01
education Adelphi University
ethnicGroup Black Americans
surface form: African American
familyName Ridenhour
fieldOfWork music
radio broadcasting
social activism
genre conscious hip hop
hip hop
political hip hop
givenName Carlton
influenced conscious rap
political hip hop
knownFor politically charged lyrics
powerful vocal delivery
languageOfWorkOrName English
memberOf Public Enemy
movement Black empowerment
social justice
notableAward Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
surface form: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (with Public Enemy)
notableWork Fear of a Black Planet
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Yo! Bum Rush the Show
occupation activist
author
radio host
rapper
record producer
placeOfBirth Queens, New York City, New York, United States
recordLabel Def Jam Recordings
stageName Chuck D self-link
vocalStyle baritone

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