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Public Enemy's Chuck D to speak at NYU on Jan. 26

A wise man once said, "Rap music is the CNN of black America." And at a certain point in hip-hop's history, he may have been right....  read more

Chuck D to host Stax 50th Anniversary Concert

Public Enemy’s Chuck D and American Idol’s Randy Jackson are confirmed to share hosting duties at Stax Records’ 50th anniversary reunion benefit concert, organized to raise money for the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. The event will take place at Memphis’ Orpheum Theater on June 22. So far the lineup includes several artists on the label’s recently released 50th anniversary compilation, such as Booker T and the MGs (featuring Steve Cropper and Duck Dunn), Isaac Hayes and William Bell. Recently revitalized (with Hayes back in its ranks), Stax will also showcase newly-signed acts like Angie Stone and Soulive. According...  read more

Chuck D Talks Soul, Hip-Hop & Politics

Chuck D is a legend in his own right. As leader and co-founder of Public Enemy, he pioneered an intelligent, thoughtful brand of hip-hop that pulled no punches...  read more