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Chuck D Responds to Gene Simmons' 'Debatable' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Hip-Hop Claim
The Public Enemy has weighed in after the KISS bassist said that hip-hop "doesn't belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."
Busta Rhymes Feels 'Complete' After Being Honored With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, and Chuck D joined him for the star-studded event.

Chino XL Dead at 50, Tributes Pour in From Chuck D, Joe Budden, and More
The veteran MC released his debut album 'Here to Save You All' in 1996 and appeared on Rakim's new album last week.

Nicki Minaj, Billie Eilish, Metro Boomin, Ja Rule Join Over 200 Artists Calling Out 'Predatory Use of AI'
J Balvin, Jadakiss, Benny the Butcher, Hit-Boy, and many more signed the letter decrying "the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists."

Fat Joe, Chuck D, and Foo Fighters Unite Behind Healthcare Transparency Battle in D.C.
The latest Power to the Patients event continues the ongoing fight for price transparency in the deeply flawed American healthcare system.

Black Thought Names His Top 5 Rappers, Says It ‘Has Always Revolved Around My Foundation'
The Roots leader looked to 1980s hip-hop pioneers as the "foundation" of his dexterous wordplay.

Flavor Flav Addresses Rumors He and Chuck D Reunited After Split Over Issues: 'We Never Really Was Beefing'
The iconic pair reunited onstage at the iHeartRadio Festival in September.

Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, and Method Man Star in PSA Calling for More Transparent Healthcare
The hip-hop icons joined the nonprofit Power to the Patients in calling elected officials to allow for more honest and affordable healthcare in the US.

Busta Rhymes Reflects on the Albums That Made Him ‘Shed a Tear,’ Talks Upcoming Doc
The Brooklyn rap legend is close to hitting four decades in his illustrious career and now may be the time he tells his complete story.

How Much Are Rappers Selling Their Catalogs For?
From Dr. Dre to Lil Wayne, and the estate of the late Juice WRLD, here are all of the rappers who have sold their catalogs for a hefty price tag.

Fat Joe, Kevin Gates, 50 Cent Defend Eminem After Melle Mel Criticism
Fat Joe, Kevin Gates and 50 Cent have come to Eminem's defense after Melle Mel claimed his status in rap was merely because of his skin color.

Jully Black on Changing Word in "O Canada" at NBA All-Star Game: "I Sang the Facts"
Jully Black made a subtle change to the national anthem that honoured the land on which Indigenous lived before European settlers colonized North America.

Chuck D Shouts Out Mississauga Rapper Es, Calls "The Come Up Story" His Favourite Rap Track of 2022
Over the weekend, Chuck D tweeted a link to his podcast saying that his favourite rap song of 2022 was "The Come Up Story" by Canadian rapper Es.

Chuck D Condemns Gun Violence As 'Abnormal Behavior' Following Takeoff's Death
Public Enemy legend Chuck D is speaking out about gun violence following the tragic death of Takeoff, who was gunned down Tuesday morning in Houston.

Chuck D Is Receiving the Social Justice Honours Award at CMW, But Has Other Things on His Mind
Ahead of receiving the first-ever Social Justice Honours Award at Canadian Music Week, the Public Enemy rapper tells us why awards "are a waste of time."

Chuck D Defends Travis Scott in Open Letter Slamming Live Nation Over Astroworld Fest Tragedy
In an open letter shared Friday, the Public Enemy co-founder said Travis Scott is being blamed while "old white men" count their money amid the tragedy.

Chuck D Clarifies His Controversial Response to R. Kelly's Guilty Verdict
The Public Enemy member faced swift backlash this week after he questioned if the government should allow Kelly to redeem himself following his conviction.

Chuck D Responds to Flavor Flav's Claim That He's Blocking a Public Enemy Reunion
Chuck D responded in a statement to Flavor Flav after the legendary Public Enemy hypeman told TMZ that he was blocking a group reunion because of contracts.