Chuck D on Public Enemy, Flavor Flav, Ice Cube, 2Pac, Eminem, Trump, Kid Rock (Full Interview)

In this VladTV interview, Chuck D of Public Enemy sat down and talked about a variety of topics including the origins of Hip Hop, dissing Elvis and John Wayne on “Fight The Power,” his past issues with Russell Simmons and Lyor Cohen, and more.
Along with that, Chuck D addressed the controversy surrounding Biggie’s “10 Crack Commandments” using his voice and the lawsuit involving his co-songwriters. Watch above.

[@0vabyte]

He is.... The most influential voices of my generation. This entire interview is precious

[@benyaminyisrael4634]

no doubt! After his last album...the game changed forever.

[@robertcabrera4760]

Exactly ✊😎

[@opinionsvary3132]

I was into Metal in the 80's living in Australia........ but I LOVED Public Enemy, I think Chuck's voice is the best Rap voice with the best tone I have ever heard. (Personally) . They were talking about lack of equality LONG before it became ok to speak out against the Gov. Now we need them again with all this shit happening. 💖

[@hungfistfighter5866]

Public enemy did the HEAVY METAL COLLABORATION WITH ANTHRAX. TOTALLY EPIC!

[@77Creation]

@@hungfistfighter5866 They’re both from NYC so real definitely recognized real.

[@sparkzmentalz2]

About time. Chuck is an underrated legend with the pen. Salute to Vlad for not editing this interview too much and allowing Chuck to drop gems. Chuck is pure wisdom to listen to.

[@ernieelijio9466]

chuck d is not underrated period start bying pub

[@michaelmclendon6368]

Yeazza

[@reginaldwhite554]

My favorite group of all time love Chuck D always intelligent and masterful

[@townsendprotections5764]

LL needs to be interviewed. Most Def a GOAT. Chuck D knows best.

[@doubleemcastillano464]

“You’re right. I erase that. That was inappropriate.” That’s a real man’s words. How many people can say that these days? From this day forward, Chuck D is on my list. I don’t even know what list but he’s on it.

[@aaronlee247]

A PIONEER, HISTORY MAKER , ARTIST, TEACHER - A TRUE LEGEND for whom I have so so so much RESPECT!

[@anthonytaylor2855]

I can listen to Chuck D interviews all day.

[@Bartman36SeasonsStrong]

This interview needs to be longer, he is a real hiphop legend

[@nicenow25]

I hear you man at least 5 hours

[@airfixx_8952]

@@nicenow25 You can't run an interview for 5 or 6 hours and expect the interviewee not to get tired/fatigued by it all (once the energy drops, their answers start to suffer)...... You need to find a sweet spot. Even 3 hours (after edits!) is a long haul for most people........

[@MusicJunkiePlus]

Big shout out to Chuck D and Vlad for this great interview!

[@disco3466]

From 1987-1991, there was Public Enemy and then there was everybody else. "It Takes a Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back" was hip-hop's "Songs in the Key of Life".

[@leevancleef4124]

Paid in Full was a better and more revolutionary joint during this era

[@Yassin105.73]

@Some Person blah, blah, blah . . .

[@lucasm3879]

@@leevancleef4124 PE were bigger and more important then Eric B and Rakim in the late 80's. They were arguably the biggest band in the world in 1989 - not just in hip hop. And Rakim is probably my fave rapper of all time.

[@seanfelder3977]

Public enemy is legends in rap game with social conscious songs

[@cryptolord9826]

My first tape also I had heavy d and run dmc records

[@lonceysgardening3933]

Thanks so much for everything! You and I were walking towards backstage at your Brisbane Australia concert and you threw your left arm around my shoulders and said "you're Aboriginal aye?" I felt so proud cause you were an American who actually knew, who us original Australians were! You also wanted me to come backstage but turned you down, because I was backstage your first Brisbane concert lol:)

[@donkronic863]

Why is this not at a million views people still sleeping on chuck either way its reaching the people it needs to!

[@Rasjuba]

Foundational man of Hip Hop , Jah kno Bless up , taught me a lot growing up , Jah Bless Chuck D

[@quentinray-simmons8254]

I love Chuck D's story.

[@matham625]

"the cocktail of hatred and fear" this Angel can not help but shine... Respect to Chuck & all the rest.. love the way he gives dues to everybody,, I had a little shine of pride when he spoke about (South) London in the mid to late 80's.. "yes, I was there, too And you know what they said? Well, some of it was true" but dont believe the hype.

[@airfixx_8952]

The UK scene in the 80s/early 90s was strong(!).... Damn shame it didn't get the industry support that the urban sub-genres of later decades (garage, grime etc,) enjoyed. London Posse, Blade, Hijack, Hardnoise, Katch 22, Overlord X, MC Duke, MC Mell'o, Demon Boyz, Caveman etc. should be WAY more renowned than they are today...... Even most of the UK kids of today have no clue about that era or the fact that for a while we stood shoulder to shoulder with the U.S. greats of the time; like PE, Ice-T & RunDMC.

[@yogihaughton]

The greatest rapper of all time. This man is a top orator and spits mo’ dangerously than anybody else out there in the rap game.

[@Evolutionaryfreed]

Chuck is a fantastic lyricist and one of my all time favs and I have seen them many times (in the terminator x era) but it's the collective that makes PE the best hip hop group of all time by far. Hard political hip hop that transcends all eras.

[@Babyjmunee]

@@Evolutionaryfreed uis

[@ch33zybreadtrellie4]

Dope lyrics and message and delivery….. but the best????

[@goldwolf3976]

Eminem is the greatest rapper of all time

[@rafaelmedina1462]

3 hours of Chuck D preaching... I'm in... and I am 48...

[@user98xp]

All generations should heed the word of Chuck D.

[@amm5386]

Same. I'm 25

[@PutUpOrShutUp101]

knowledge....inspiration.... its a shame that theres so little views

[@mikecampbell5178]

I am in and I am 36

[@decacards5250]

Chuck looks young for 60.

[@BrendanGFoster]

Chuck D, is so wise. He ain't gonna tell you what to do, but if you ask him he'll give you the best advice

[@mblak1006]

Dude did 3 1/2 hours of intellectual, intelligent speaking. Salute and Fight the Power!

[@ne5409]

My Hip-Hop Icon. Chuck D. Socially and politically awareness in the flesh. Fight the power!!

[@brianloxley8107]

One of the coolest people I've ever met in the Industry.

[@tomestojanovski6660]

Chuck d you are a absolute legend, one of the best rappers of all time a real storyteller, and so humble, long live chuck d , he got game

[@LoganCharlesII]

How many of the current young generation of rappers can talk this intelligently and eloquently for over three hours like this? They'd be fidgeting, trying to light a blunt, or drink alcohol with their short attention spans. Chuck D just talked straight from the dome with no frills like an open text book of hip hop.

[@livefromtheground7274]

That’s because he’s hip hop Royalty.

[@jerryanthony1814]

I get your point but then again look how messed up Flava Flav used to be in the Public Enemy golden era days🤷🏾‍♂️! Unfortunately HipHop music came hand in hand with drugs& alcohol from the 80's era to date.Then again today's artists are waaay more messed up then rappers in the 80's-90's🤦🏾‍♂️

[@alfreddreamer9097]

I think Drake, Joyner Lucas, speak well also, but I get your point, there definitely aren't many rappers that do.

[@ch33zybreadtrellie4]

Well Chuck Is older. Really can’t compare him to a 19-20 year old who have a lot to learn. Current artists these days are kids. You’d have to compare him to someone in his age group. Snoop; Nas, jay, Eminem, dre, cube etc

[@rabfrombk5005]

NONE 💪🏾💯 He's GOD BODY 24/7

[@davidlipkins3226]

This is an EXCELLENT INTERVIEW! Chuck D has incredible knowledge and wisdom! Job Well Done 👏

[@t.y.manson5320]

💩🗑️🖕🏿🧟‍♂️🧢💯

[@melindamullins9971]

what an amazing talent/guest hes so in the moment while telling us about great times of past while socially being involved with todays issues. he remarkable. god bless him.

[@marcusscott6442]

I was only going to watch a few minutes of this interview but Chuck kept my attention the whole 3:16:34. Excellent interview! "You don't measure it by money. You measure it by the intensity of the moment." Thank you so much for the great stories. Mr Chuck D, you are truly legendary! Shout out Flav, X, and S1Ws.

[@t.y.manson5320]

🚂💯💥☠️🧢👁️😂🥇👏🏼👏🏿👏🏼💡😲👍🏼👍🏿👍🏼👍🏿🔥🔥

[@jbear1822]

hes the best. hes really nice too. ive asked him about stuff on twitter and hes really cool about replying. glad to still support him despite flavors hijinks

[@michaelmclendon6368]

Yeazza

[@michaelmclendon6368]

Yeazza

[@claudiagarcia939]

This man is so under-celebrated he’s like the wizard of rap.

[@livefromtheground7274]

He’s a Rap Baba or Elder.

[@williamshepard2020]

@Some Person And you're just a jealous nobody with nothing.

[@JW-hn5nt]

@Some Person why do you reckon that?

[@shahnawazsooba7904]

@Some Person Give us a reason atleast why you think so, don't just bitch about it.

[@Atonement-]

@Some Person you're a racist right dude?

[@garfieldharrison510]

A Legend in his own time. I had the pleasure of watching the rise of Chuck D. on the side lines on Strong Island. I even had a chance to work with his Spectrum Mobile DJ crew back in the day through one of the members. Did I see Public Enemy coming back then ? No I didn't. Was I surprised by his success? No I wasn't. It was in the cards for him to be auspicious. Chuck and his affiliates and friends set it up that way. I was happy for for his trajectory. He didn't disappoint. This is one of the great interviews of his career. A teaching moment.

[@wesleyrobinson4949]

Salute my G I remember the Spectrum City crew coming to my home town in Strong Island NY to battle my New Cassel Westbury neighborhood DJ and Mc crew which was called Music Mind. I saw them clash in the early 80s when we had Westbury Day in New Cassel Park during the summers . But everything you said is facts because his grind was rea and we were blessed to witness him and his Iconic crew blow up. Salute to Chuck Dee who made Long Island NY aka Strong Island NY proud

[@garfieldharrison510]

@@wesleyrobinson4949 Salute my brother. What's so funny. The year they broke out in 1987. I got my first shot to work in Europe. I ended working and living in Europe. So the energy was success flowing in the air. I met Chuck D. again over here again in a Night club after one of his concerts with P.E. That was back in 92. I had a Polaroid with me to capture the moment. He signed the photo with small talk. Something else happened that night but I will save it. Check out on my page a videogrophy on Chuck D. and P.E. Appreciate it!

[@TheBoomBoxGuru]

You don't interview Chuck, you sit down and have a conversation 💯

[@chillwill8964]

ATL in the house@ Public Enemy the greatest rap group of all time. Love Chuck D P. E. music blew my mind. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@williamstone1536]

Legend. Period. What a treasure and pleasure to hear him speak!

[@aaliyah2real]

You will probably not believe me because after all, I am a random stranger on the internet, but I actually am bestfriends with his daughter. He would love to hear that you called him a legend! :D

[@aaliyah2real]

@Some Person …ok

[@robertcabrera4760]

@@aaliyah2real there will always be trolls in these comment sections.

[@raystro71]

This is a great piece. I watched ALL of it! PE FOREVER 💪🏾👊🏾- Great job Vlad!

[@alfreddreamer9097]

Chuck D rap style was like a southern baptist preacher in a way. Also his rap pattern was so unusual. "Yes, the rythm the rebel, without a pause, I'm lower the level." Plus his subject matter was unusual. Pro black, educational. And the music he rapped over was almost thrash metal in a way. It was aggressive, chaotic, and wild with its samples and sonic fabric.

[@bobbyjohnson5877]

And funky,

[@MarioMaccaferriRules]

Uncle Chuck is da man ! What a treat ! Thanks for this !

[@OleScratch1]

Chuck D is another living legend. Much respect.

[@jessedorsettii9988]

I love Chuck D. I first heard Public enemy back in the late 80's must have been after '88 when It Takes a Nation of Millions... came out. My neighbor who is a musician himself, let me borrow Yo Bum Rush The Show and Takes a Nation. I made a cassette copy so I could bump it in my car. It blew my mind. Chuck's voice jumped out of my speakers like he was explaining to me what it was like and how it felt to be a black man living in America. It was honest. It was real. It was heartfelt, and I respected that.

[@micheledaly5823]

Yes was the start of my last jam well here it is again another dope jam They can't come on and play me in prime time cause I know the time plus I'm getting mine..So much knowledge and power in his words and demeanor.I could listen to him all day.legend.

[@Niners4Lyphe]

Damn. This is a mini series.

[@Jr.III-187]

series.

[@jodymyjody]

Yes his longest video is a an old school rapper that I grew up to... Love you Chuck

[@donaldpace9033]

Yes

[@bluhilz4107]

Right on the Dot with that one,⏳ much needed to hear and listen to.. S/O to VLAD TV another CLASSIC. 💎🔥💯....

[@meatball1974]

an absolute legend and just the deepest well of knowledge. And really a true human being. It won't get much better than Chuck. KRS-One? maybe.

[@littlezentz]

I lived in Oakland in the 80's and I did not have a clue, I didn't understand anything let alone rap and hip hop. Listening to Chuck D, he not only fills in the truth from that time, everything else makes sense too. If honest was a commodity, he'd be the richest man in the world. Thanks VladTV.

[@jusdef07]

Who would have ever thought that Chuck D doing an interview with Vlad would be the safest interview for Chuck to do. Good interview regardless. 👍🏾

[@KevinCurtisBarr]

I never knew anything about Chuck D, just the name over the years! This was a great introduction to the legend he is!

[@robertcabrera4760]

Not sure how any Chuck D video could get this many dislikes. Man is a legend, and the interview was good.

[@DhiaMedina]

They wanted a longer interview

[@robertcabrera4760]

@@DhiaMedina I can understand that. I wanted more too. Chuck D is missing from alot of hip-hop convos. Public Enemy is super important to hiphops history

[@devaperzspotreviewz]

at age 47, i'm definitely putting this in my top 5 vlad interviews so far, straight feelin' and relating to public enemy since yo bum rush the show..let 'em know Chuck!!

[@nickash9936]

Pure legend !!! And looking really good for someone in their 60,s....keep it up Chuck

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Chuck D living legend humble strong and intelligent and well versed

[@dubbymac1971]

All I can say is Thanks Chuck 👊🏼

[@wadetewano]

When the goodbye takes 7 attempts and 35 minutes 😂 … enjoyed all of it 👍🏽

[@lesbourngrant8910]

PUBLIC ENIMIES WAS GREAT 👍 BACK IN THE DAYS LOVE 💘 THE JAM 🎸 FIGHT THE POWER 🔋 THEY WILL STANDS UNTIL THE TEST OF TIME..

[@xpence.o.g.v.]

Chuck is a powerful Man who has given jewels in this .

[@marselluswallace6597]

More interviews like the VLAD. Intelligent, well read and yet humble. We need more like Chuck D

[@corneliusfuller5978]

His music help shape people lives in a very positive way!

[@newera5238]

Chuck D is that dude mannnnnn! We need PE music more than Ever!

[@DLabri3]

This is a really good interview

[@thekerneljames]

Beautiful job, Vlad. What a pure pleasure to dive into an intimate 3-hour convo w The Hard Rhymer. A happy belated bday to Chuck... and as funny as that is at the end w the every 10 years, let’s try to make it like school and have it be every 4 years :) One Love, fam...

[@calvinharrison21]

ChuckD is the man PE , isthe joint !!!

[@isamartell]

They sure stacked this one with the ads.

[@jonblakk73ab]

Facts it’s super annoying

[@Jokes_on_D]

Lol they knew we'd be here for Chuck D!

[@johnnyhughes5534]

@Charles Johnson Wtf

[@ch33zybreadtrellie4]

The views don’t show that tho lol

[@DjNikGnashers]

I went to see the Def Jam tour 1987 in Rock City, Nottingham (UK). We had been hammering PE's music and this crew will always hold a place in my musical heart.

[@regmays]

Mad Respect Chuck D..I Knew Flav and Terminator but never had the pleasure of chopping it up with Chuck D. Roosevelt stand up. Long Island stand up. Great Interview Vlad.....

[@appollosharris4350]

The Million Man March October of 1995. A beautiful experience for me.

[@justinivas6479]

A yo chuck we gut sum non believers out dare, bring Tha noise!!!!! 40 years later and still dropping knowledge!!! Thank you brother!

[@ismneclirder]

Chuck is so awesome...

[@xikano8573]

Definitely a Giant. Hats off to you brother. 👏🏽 PS. The "king" self destructed because he knew the truth, that he was not the king.

[@MrMrJennings]

Oh my God. this is the best 3 hours ever!!!!!!!

[@dondemarco9092]

Finally Chuck’s voice matches his face. 😂 Seriously though, this man is a true prophet. Im blessed to have met and learned from him.

[@arlichar11]

i always loved public enemy.. and really appreciate chucks knowledge..and talent at same time .. him and krs 1 have tought me so much

[@antp1900]

This guy is very intelligent, and conscious

[@mostevokish]

"and so... THIS SYSTEM HAS FAILED." Chuck D speaks the truth

[@copizz9558]

Denzel speaks better . The system didn’t fail our house holds failed .

[@mostevokish]

so then the system would help them if t wasn't dysfunctional itself, NO the system did fail, and continues to fail US (other 99%). Capitalism cannot work for more than a small minority.

[@b0ot241]

Stay alive forever uncle chuck🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@davidmorris8844]

Loved this interview 👍🏽

[@ladypainter496]

So glad y'all happened 🎉❤❤❤❤

[@hugosegura6287]

Best interview ever.

[@pwbackupspot]

yo vlad your full interviews are the best thing on youtube

[@StellarWorks2023]

An awesome interview, learnt a whole heap. Great work.

[@eboniphillips8496]

I remember the yellow Sony Walkman - i was born ‘91 , and uh yeah, technology and entertainment I’m here for it

[@LOGICAL-JAY]

I love Chuck D...always been a cool down to earth brother..met him in 88 out on long island..I just wish people stay away from Glad..Chuck knows the science and how these folks move.

[@livefromtheground7274]

Agreed! Kings don’t usually converse with peasants.

[@NP-iy1zu]

"how these people move" as in how Jews move? Jews like Glad, Lyor Cohen, Jerry Heller, Jimmy Iovine etc.

[@LOGICAL-JAY]

@@NP-iy1zu no particular religious group..just devils(evil people) in general..anyone can be a devil..they come in all shapes and sizes..Chuck knows who's who..

[@is-qs2ej]

I learned to rhyme with the security of the 1st world. I wore that beige tape out

[@dreamtimej]

KRS1 would also be a great interview.

[@Pozativ1]

I agree, but I don't think KRS would ever do it

[@fjdisksjs8040]

Indeed 💯

[@geraldcannon6858]

Aquarium

[@jasoncatalano2070]

@@Pozativ1 Because?

[@ericdavis2928]

4sure

[@JAY1892]

I’ve loved Hip Hop for the best part of 40 years….. I will never forget the first time I heard Rebel Without A Pause. Choooon!

[@TALKSICK1]

Flavor Flav played the snares free and it wasn't quantized. Super dope knowledge

[@bluhilz4107]

"Nation of Millions"...💡💎

[@hawkmanyeah]

Shout out to Premier!!! God bless you brotha!!

[@blaineedwards8078]

I wish Chuck D was my personal life coach.

[@dwightlove3704]

Public Enemy needs a biopic made about them

[@airfixx_8952]

The fact that we've had movies about NWA, Nas, Wu and others and not PE (who were a revolution unto themselves!) is an absolute travesty.

[@dwightlove3704]

@@airfixx_8952 Biggie Smalls: Notorious

[@theface8997]

This finally drop's-like 2 weex later-!!!!

[@Rubango]

With vlad it always comes down to how well did you know 2pac

[@juliusjujusurratt9568]

Lol

[@melindamullins9971]

This was a great interview👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌅🌟🌟

[@MISTER.MAN.]

I'm proud to say I shook the hand that penned the lyrics to nation of million's at a public enemy concert at a festival here in England I can't remember which one but still a great memory.✌️🇬🇧

[@jc6594]

Happy 60th Birthday Chuck D

[@thunderouso6662]

Chuck D Very knowledgeable about all aspects of the music industry

[@juliehughes8828]

Loved this interview ❤️

[@ani99auluv2hate3]

Awesome! interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Palace-of-Madness]

Vlad needs to step his game up. He claims to be huge fan but doesn't even know most of the basics

[@airfixx_8952]

He's obviously got the contacts, but he not a good interviewer.... He's also far too distracted by all the drama & beef that surrounds the music which causes some of the more interesting aspects of the music itself to fall by the wayside.

[@rankobarensic]

From Holland ❤Chuck D❤ how he raps everybody understands asap❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mr.boxingmoves486]

Jalon Rose looks like ROGER from WHATS HAPPENING😂😂😂😂

[@derrekhall4555]

😂😂😂😂

[@skeetdog11]

This is so interesting and informative

[@nickmayo7774]

Chuck D has ALWAYS been a Relevent topic! Aging very well.😁🙋🔥❤️🩸🙏🏾🌍🤣💯

[@goofed86]

When i saw the title i thought it was going to be Vlad spending 3hrs of the video trying to convince Chuck D that Eminem isn't a great MC

[@LOGICAL-JAY]

Lol..Eminem isnt garbage but he is overrated..lol. there is and there were greater M.C.s that dont get shine due to the puppet masters of the industry that pull the strings..give the same lyrics to a brother and they would be average..I'm in my late 40s and been studying and living hiphop since 1982 so I've seen and heard better talent..no hate, just my honest opinion

[@kryptix5386]

@@LOGICAL-JAY I'm 18 and I think Em is overrated, and I agree there are greater rappers out there than him, no matter how much older or younger they are

[@LOGICAL-JAY]

@@kryptix5386 o ok..yes indeed

[@derrekhall4555]

@@LOGICAL-JAY u capping. Being racist. If he was black he wouldn’t be as nice. U lost ur mind. He would be just as good no matter color. Quit hating and being racist. Yo I’m black just quit. That Racist shyt don’t belong here. Chuck D wouldn’t say that. All the top rapers got Em top 5. Nigga please

[@derrekhall4555]

@@kryptix5386 go listen to his whole catalogue u will change ur mind. All these rappers know. Go listen before comment