Today in Hip-Hop: Public Enemy Drops "Fear of a Black Planet"
On this day, April 10, in hip-hop history… 1990: Public Enemy released its third album Fear of a Black Planet, on April 10, 1990. 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the complex and legendary LP......
View Article17 Lyrics on Public Enemy's 'Fear of a Black Planet' That Still Resonate Today
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View ArticleUniversal Music Group To Pay $11.5 Million To Settle Royalties Lawsuit
As the music world delves even farther into an era of digital distribution, there are still details to be sorted out with regard to how songwriters are properly compensated. Now, a landmark case is...
View ArticleStreet Knowledge: Ice Cube on 25 Years of 'AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted'
Political hypocrisy. A violent police force. Inner city angst. Tales from the dark side. Sometimes it's hard to tell whether society has progressed at all over the past few decades. But those are...
View ArticleFlavor Flav Arrested For DUI and Marijuana Possession
Flavor Flav has faced a litany of legal troubles over the course of his career; in recent years, most have centered on his driving mishaps. Now, it seems as if those issues might have come to a head......
View ArticlePublic Enemy Brings the Noise in "Man Plans God Laughs" Video
Public Enemy is back. They drop the new video for their new single titled "Man Plans God Laughs." The track is the first record the New York rap collective released off their latest album of the same...
View ArticleIs Flavor Flav About To Bail Out Bobby Shmurda?
As rescue missions go, this one is a bit bizarre. A video that has been floating around on the Internet for a few days now appears to show Flavor Flav in a bank, counting the money necessary to bail...
View ArticleToday in Hip-Hop: Public Enemy Drop 'Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black'
On this day, Oct. 1, in hip-hop history, Public Enemy dropped their fourth album 'Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black' Continue reading…
View ArticleToday In Hip-Hop: Public Enemy Releases 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions To...
On this day, June 28, in hip-hop history... 1988: Twenty-five years ago today, and fourteen months removed from their 1987 debut release, Yo! Bum Rush The Show, the groundbreaking and legendary...
View ArticleSpike Lee And Public Enemy Look Back On "Fight The Power"&"Do The Right Thing"
It's been 25 years since Spike Lee released his classic film, Do The Right Thing, a film that tackles race issues in Brooklyn, New York. Just as iconic as the flick is Public Enemy's song, "Fight The...
View ArticleChuck D's Beef With Hot 97 Started Five Years Ago
Ever since Chuck D aired out his grievances and called Hot 97's Summer Jam a "sloppy fiasco," Chuck and the station's DJ's have been going back and forth on Twitter and over the airwaves. Chuck D sat...
View Article22 Rappers Who Sampled James Brown's "Funky Drummer"
Previously: Pete Rock Makes A Tribute Mixtape For James Brown James Brown and 2Pac “Unchained (The Payback/Untouchable)” Chuck D. & Lil Boosie to Honor James Brown at Upcoming Tribute Continue...
View ArticleArnette Eyewear Teams With Public Enemy for Limited Edition Collection
In honor of Public Enemy's 25th Anniversary, Arnette Eyewear has decided to team up with the legendary group to produce a limited collection of eyewear. The collab will come in an exclusive colorway by...
View ArticlePete Rock's Five Favorite Beats Of All Time
Previously: DJ Premier’s Five Favorite Beats Of All Time DJ Mustard’s Five Favorite Beats He Wishes He Produced Andrew “Pop” Wansel Might Be The Luckiest Producer Alive Cardo Speaks On Producing Jeezy...
View ArticlePublic Enemy Performs "Public Enemy No. 1″ On 'The Tonight Show'
The legendary group Public Enemy was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night (Sept. 16). As Def Jam celebrates their 30th anniversary, Chuck D and Flavor Flav performed “Public Enemy No......
View ArticlePublic Enemy Reissues Deluxe Editions Of 'It Takes A Nation' And 'Fear Of A...
It would be tempting to turn on the news and say Public Enemy's work is becoming relevant again. But the truth is that Chuck, Griff, Flava, and the gang live on in an infinite loop. The urgency, the...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Flavor Flav!
Today, March 16, is the birthday of rapper, Public Enemy member, Flavor Flav. The Freeport, New York native grew up learning to play multiple instruments and singing. He first met Public Enemy...
View Article20 Hip-Hop Acts Who Are Eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
These hip-hop acts are now eligible to be nominated for a spot in the Rock Hall of Fame. Continue reading…
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