Public Enemy
Public Enemy is an American rap group. They are also known as PE. They formed in 1982, and are still together today. They became famous for their politically charged, militant messages in their songs. They are also famous for using lots of jazz and funk samples in their songs, doneto create a loud, noisy sound and back their angry, powerful rapping. Group members include Chuck D. and Flavor Flav, as well as Terminator X and Professor Griff, who left the group in 1990, but rejoined in the late 1990s.
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | PE! |
| Origin | Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, political hip hop, hardcore hip hop |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Def Jam/Columbia/Play It Again Sam |
| Website | publicenemy.com |
| Members | Chuck D Flavor Flav Professor Griff DJ Lord The S1W |
| Past members | Terminator X Sister Souljah |
Public Enemy Media
Public Enemy's official logo
Flavor Flav performing in Malmö in 1991.
Chuck D. performing in Malmö in 1991
Public Enemy at Vegoose in 2007. From left: DJ Lord, Chuck D, and Flavor Flav.
