Chuck D, born Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, is an American rapper, activist and founding member of the iconic hip-hop group, Public Enemy.
A multi-platinum recording artist, recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, an educator, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, activist and celebrated visual artist, co-founder of the supergroup Prophets of Rage, Chuck D\'s credentials are arguably the most impressive in hip-hop..
Decades later, Chuck has rediscovered his passion for the arts.
As a firm believer that hip-hop - both visually and sonically -could be as big as rock music, he created the now-famous Public Enemy logo.
His passion for graphic arts persisted throughout the years, and Chuck\'s influence in the visuals of hip-hop can still be seen today.
His lyrics are now considered some of the greatest of all time and Chuck remains a pioneer in rap music.
As the first artist to create hip-hop entrenched with political sensibilities, his works have continued to speak out in unexpected and necessary ways, commencing with the group\'s debut album, Yo! Bum Rush the Show .
Chuck D, born Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, is an American rapper, activist and founding member of the iconic hip-hop group, Public Enemy
