Chuck D talks Ice Cube, N.W.A, Death of Hip Hop groups, Hip Hop needing Black Leaders + More

[@HHPassion]

Public enemy were the closest a hip hop group came to perfection. Chuck D is still one of the greatest MC's around.

[@steveneely1589]

You can say that again! Chuck"D",was dangerous with the mic,him and mellie mel" was the best during those days,not including kool moe Dee and L.L.cool"j"

[@SpasticusMaximus]

Chuck speaks, nations listen.

[@kevinmitchell4018]

Right on

[@johnresto1603]

@@InTheGranite617 that's pretty good. Rakim is a definite. Guru from gang starr is one I like.

[@ZBR_ProXP]

Lee Mitchell exactly his voice is so powerful, you have to listen. Guy is a commander

[@senatorturkey5332]

I love listening to Chuck D speak. You can tell he's wise by the way he talks. After hearing a question, he thinks about it and responds slowly. It may not sound like a big deal, but too many people just want to spew words without thinking about what they're saying. Time to revisit Nation of Millions..

[@theDavidChannel1]

+Dallas Fawson Chuck is very twitter friendly too. Corresponds with fans often.

[@violetnewstead2586]

Funny you wrote that. My dad use to do that too. Thought before he spoke. A friend of mine and I were just talking about this. Before the internet people and politically correctness arrived, (smart) people just want to help understand things. Not just "..I'm right. And I've spoken"

[@elgringo993]

Know what im sayin ?X300

[@colico14]

The ever-eloquent and intelligent Chuck D. Legend. Respect.

[@cedricbigby827]

That's Right I've done with him since 1988

[@viol8r007]

Indeed

[@kirbyaugustine761]

One of the most influential MC’s in one of the most influential Hip Hop groups of all time. “It Takes A Nation” changed my life as a teenager. Legendary!!!!

[@lobotomyscam1051]

I wore my cassette out. Great album.

[@MOS_Envy_Us]

Facts, I learned more about black culture and our true history listening to hip hop than in school. And I went to a private school and an HBCU.

[@kirbyaugustine761]

@@MOS_Envy_Us I live in Louisiana and Chuck definitely opened my mind to the voices of black nationalism. PE is definitely my favorite hip hop group of all time.

[@tbizone2002]

Chuck D is one of the wisest hip hoppers I know. Great interview!

[@heatrayzvideo3007]

Respect to Chuck on breaking down racial barriers. Through Public Enemy I became a supporter of equality.

[@Charles-tt3dr]

Hands down Public Enemy is greatest Hip-Hop group of all time & their masterpiece-It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back is the greatest Hip-Hop album of all time!!!

[@wildmercuryfilms]

Night of the living Baseheads

[@HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@firstclasscondones8124]

Naw I feel like NWA impact on the new generation is bigger but PE impact on the real world is bigger by a long shot

[@Charles-tt3dr]

@@firstclasscondones8124 NWA became a minstrel show!! They neutralized Conscious Rap that was waking up the masses of Black Americans. NWA paved the way for the degenerate Rap that's out today..?

[@DJaySplitSecond]

Chuck D the spokesman for hip hop

[@mr.lonniebooker3205]

Public Enemy were the original force of hip-hop music and done political style. Today, They are currently on tour that the band are touring around the world performing their updated rap classics from their old hip-hop days.

[@spicetbedhead]

Truth!

[@abe1sapien]

I wish Ice Cube and Chuck D. Would put out a new project together!

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Yea..I wish Chuck D, Nas & Krs did a track together..they 3 out of my top 5 GOATS

[@talhahmahmood837]

endangered species was dope

[@charlesjohnson7634]

BURN HOLLYWOOD BURN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

[@charlesjohnson7634]

@@samesosa7 WHEN ????

[@charlesjohnson7634]

@@2KILLAVILLE Mine too.

[@earthsciteach]

"Damn fuckin' lawyers…" So much is said in that little quote.

[@lukefender2394]

Public Enemy came off like 2 groups inside a group, you had Chuck, Hank Shocklee & the rest of The Bomb Squad/the amazing production team & the performance side were Chuck led the way, Flavor Flav the hype man, Griff on backup vocals & Terminator X did the talking with his hands on the wheels of steel. Public Enemy are amongst the best of hip hop from the 90's golden age.

[@gwiltl]

+Tank Franz More successful in the 80's.

[@lukefender2394]

+def creator, I get were your coming from but I also disagree, cause I was there during that era & I was into late 80's/ 90's hardcore underground hip hop & not mainstream & before everything got watered down & R&B saturated & even later 90's g-funked, the late 80's/early 90's were the innovative & peak years were hip hop became amazing with street roots, intelligence, freestyle mastery & innovative timeless beat creating, the early 80's was groundbreaking, but the late 80's/early 90's took it to another level by leaps & bounds, Public Enemy, Main Source, A Tribe Called Quest, Ice Cube, Brand Nubian, X Clan, Wu Tang Clan, Beatnuts, Souls of Mischief, these groups cannot be touched today., listen to anyone of these artist albums released in the late 80's or early 90's & you'll hear that I speak the truth, I never even heard of the rap genre being referred to as Hip Hop until the early 90's.

[@lukefender2394]

+def creator I agree that those elements are hip hop, but I disagree again, your failing to see that 90's was a different hip hop chapter/presentation wise/creatively a different approach & was referred to as hardcore hop hop, but certifiably hip hop none the less, I'm beginning to believe you were not apart of that generation, cause if so, there would be no question here, nothing personal my friend, but I'm of finally done with this topic, cause it's kind a ridicules discussion to me. Take care

[@lukefender2394]

+def creator your wrong, of course as I stated before, those elements you mentioned are indeed hip hop, but at the same time your limiting what hip hop is & was to one era & ignoring a stage/ a chapter in hip hop history in the late 80's & early 90's that was referred to as HARDCORE HIP HOP, & in dealing with you here, I'm realizing you were obviously not apart of that time & culture cause your trying to change history like a limited thinking short sighted angry fool aka a dumbass, go back and learn your hip hop history & check out those artist I mentioned & maybe you'll get it one day, last reply, take care

[@YorHighness]

+Tank Franz Dont forget the S one Ws

[@TariusShinobi]

Chuck D is a Legend! A Hip Hop and Intellectual Genius!

[@recusantbile9829]

When I was young my dad was trying to reach out to me. He got the lyrics from itanomthub and wrote a rap for me. I didn't appreciate how much it took for all that to happen. Thank you P.E. for inspiring my old man to put the pen to the pad.

[@cincylaw14]

Guy's smart as hell.

[@cincylaw14]

+Steve kavanagh - You're probably right. Good boy, troll. Goooood boy.

[@weapons_ofmassdistraction_9550]

Not really ppl are just stupid

[@donnybrascocoliogne819]

CHUCK - D...LEGEND. Love his rap voice n lyrics. RESPECT.

[@KayEmDeecoup]

Every time Chuck D speaks, it makes sense and captures your attention. He is great, no doubt. About the end of hip hop groups: it doesn't matter if you are in a group or solo. What really matters is your brain and character. Chuck always stood out, whether in PE or as a solo artist. He is the one who managed to grab white poeple's attention to start LISTENING and FEELING hip hop and let the dancing in the second place. He was focusing on writing and mceeing, Flav put his madness in there, TX was the executioner of the sounds and the Bomb Squad did the rest. No weak links, no ghostwriters, no unnecessary nonsense. Everything well thought out. The same goes to NWA, Geto Boys, BDP... This is why they are legends and how history was made.

[@VikingSimon2503]

Chuck D is the greatest MC to ever exist, NO-ONE comes even close!

[@dannybx78]

Chuck D is hip hop's revolutionist. Never afraid to speak truth and facts.

[@sonofaseawarrior]

Such a smart & special guy. I started listening to PE when I was 15 in '90... I'll turn 45 in September '20... No MC has ever come close for me: the rhyming & timing, the depth of thought & levels of culture/history, the mix of anger and humour, the non-plus on fame or finance that has come along... He stands accountable on it all. And I'm a white, English fella ... I say that because guys like Chuck D can educate and change you beyond your place, race and even time. Such a smart & special guy. 'Don't believe the hype.' 🤜🏿🤛

[@otisbeck5327]

Chuck D really broke it down! It is the same phenomenon in R&B as well. Everyone is a solo artist nowadays but no group collaborations.

[@MultiMrMiles]

saw PE in concert like 10 times, 1st concert in 1987....the 80s decade overall was the BESt, all was new and more quality...never forget it...

[@gowmitch069]

Me too, my 1st time was in October 1988 in Brixton academy London, along with Run DMC and Derek B ( rip) still got the ticket stub for that, few other places in between, and again with Wu tang Clan and De la soul

[@Thajerk79]

Much respect to chuck D. He does have a point and hiphop needs leaders.

[@GFunkadelic707]

Awesome interview. Legendary groups like Public Enemy will never die

[@sexobscura]

Jio

[@aaronbrewer311]

what a absolute boss! chuck D this man is timeless!

[@TheRadMan]

Chuck D the legend!! I love this guy so much talent!

[@steveloeb1549]

Chuck D always articulate and insightful .... listen to this man if you want to know

[@Macdaddy.]

Because of Chuck d And public enemy I wanted to learn more about black history and I researched the names he mentioned in his songs and from there I’ll began a journey of self empowerment and knowledge of my people and ancestors that the school’s never taught thank you Chuck D

[@BuddyBoo123]

I remember first hearing straight outta compton and thinking the production sounded like the bomb squad

[@esseen100]

Chuck has stayed true to what he stood for in the beginning! :D

[@AdamsInc71]

1. Run-D.M.C. 2. Public Enemy 3. N.W.A. 4. EPMD 5. Wu-Tang Clan..... Great Interview!

[@kevinkibble8342]

De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Boogie Down Productions as well!

[@AdamsInc71]

Kevin Kibble No Doubt FAM!

[@AdamsInc71]

Quan Archie Top 20 For Them...

[@troyevans9981]

I would put public enemy number one on my list

[@AdamsInc71]

+troy evans & +fooloof. Stop It Fellas...... The Kings From Queens Are GOAT..... R.I.P. To The 1 Man Band Jam Master JAY!

[@mattydon6685]

Cheers chuck u just made me feel old I remember buying bum rush the show love pe still 2019

[@shawnschroeder2]

When Chuck D speaks ...I listen 🎶 👂 💥🔥

[@swervenights]

Damn, legend

[@smileykid18]

The main difference between hip hop then and now is the lack of originality . Its not even hip hop anymore , its "shit pop" or pop music because every artist wants to be the same for mass consumption .

[@eminemisdogshit4626]

3rd bass predicted it years ago with pop goes the weasel

[@jefferySuperstar]

Chuck D My Favorite Rapper Of All Time Best Ever He Is My Top 5 Dead Or Alive He Change The Culture Of Hip-Pop Of 80s 1000% Fact I Love Listing His Old Music On My Playlist 🎵🎵🎵 24/7 I Love 🖤 Old Hip-Pop Like Chuck D EPMD & Gang Starr #BlackPower 🖤✊🏾🖤✊🏾🖤✊🏾 #ChuckDTheGOAT ✊🏾🐐🐐🎤

[@strawberrymansion86]

Chuck D don't be talking just to be talking. He said television put out like they are diversified but behind the camera tells a different story. PREACH!

[@oaklandsoldier8520]

I wish Chuck D and Tupac were a president and vice president pairing.

[@captainmeerkat3540]

Woah. Flavor Flav is Secretary of State. Or.... Hmm. Please think about this.

[@ganeatidavidelondoman9561]

+Captain Meerkat lmaoooo

[@cedricbigby827]

Right on

[@JW-hn5nt]

Chuck d and Tupac seem opposed

[@reedtoombs9127]

Chuck D for President

[@muctarrwilliams7776]

Chuck is an articulate, properly bread and a down to earth brother ,with wisdom and deep understanding for general, and black social issues, I say more zeal to him. May God bless him for what he stand up for in the black community.

[@eugenestephens6002]

Well I would definitely have to say as I was growing up a young man in Roosevelt Long Island Chucky D where's my neighbor and even as a young man he was always very intelligent very smart and & always positive in knowing who he was his is culture & the history of his people which will always reflect in the music of Public Enemy which for me happens to be one of the greatest hip-hop groups that will be so I give big props to all what they have accomplished and hopefully will continue and make a positive impact and the music that they have in the black cultured people and Hopefully continue the Legacy of Public Enemy & hop music peace and blessings to all..😎👊🏾🎤🎶📻

[@hiroader11theanalysts65]

Thinking about Ice Cube and Chuck D collaborating in a studio back then could've changed the whole game.

[@TuranciHareket]

great to listen to the old stories and i can say i witnessed it as a young kid.

[@DeathStrikeVirus]

He's speaking the truth. Look at Slayer, ZERO radio play, still underground and is one of the most popular and influential Metal bands going. Thing is, Public Enemy stands for something, not necessarily what sells for a quick buck.

[@gowmitch069]

I love the burn Hollywood burn and meeting ice cube story

[@jasonlefler3456]

NWA had some good stuff. I just didn't need the misogyny. If you listen to Revolutionary Generation by Public Enemy, neither did Chuck D.

[@MyTrema]

This is why producers always come out on top stay behind the scenes take no heat and still end up with a good chunk of the coin

[@khalil7708]

Thank you Chuck D .. Thank you

[@glenncole4490]

Public Enemy, XClan, KRS one, Brand Nubian, Poor Righteous Teachers, Big Daddy Kane, Marley Marl, Ice Tea, The Rhyme Poets, Grand Master Flash and the furious 5, Sugar Hill Gang , Rakim , and a special thanks goes to the pioneers The Last poets, Gil Scott Heron love and Peace to All of The positive rappers, and the God's of the Universe!!!

[@KoolMoeKeem]

When I hear him rap he reminds me of Martin Luther.

[@NitecastMediaTV]

great interview, hardknocktv doing great things

[@mattlohr6361]

Public Enemy was coming strong when I got into Rap.N.W.A and Ice-T got me into it can't forget 2 Live Crew man that was the shit

[@KtotheG]

In the '80s, you only got to hear hip hop at night on the radio... for like a one to two hour block. They called it "Rap Attack." I used to sit by the radio with my tape recorder recording the mix. Then when I got a boombox, I started making "pause tapes" to only record the songs and not the DJ's voice and commercials.

[@timrussell5110]

I love how articulate Chuck is even though we probably disagree on many things. I'm a libertarian and I doubt he's of my political philosophy. But I know I could sit down with him over a beer and have an intelligent discussion. We actually did have a brief conversation once on Twitter and he followed me afterwards even though my icon must have made it clear I am not a fan of Obama. I think that shows his willingness to listen to opposing views and I really respect that. Or maybe he's just not a fan of Obama also. It's not like Obama has done anything to help black people. Seriously.

[@z0phi3l]

+Tim Russell might have to do with the fact that like us, he's smart and he does not lean too far right or left, but I'm not surprised, a year or so ago we had an awesome twitter conversation also, we disagreed on some things, but it was civil, like I would expect from e libertarian, even if he won't openly say he is one

[@DobroBad]

word! maximum respect!

[@slipnorris5882]

you will never have an all star rap group like nwa again.

[@ramnarainy]

+aaron collier Wu-tang is for the children.

[@slipnorris5882]

wu tang SUCKS

[@slipnorris5882]

aaron collier LOL WHAT A FUCKING JOKE

[@at1212b]

+aaron collier That's right son.. they opened the doors for people like Wu to get the platform, the money, and production, etc. which elevated their own output.

[@kweli05]

+SLIP NORRIS a fucking joke coming from a fucking fool

[@RunDub]

"I don't rhyme for the sake of riddlin'." - Chuck D

[@Un-Known-X]

He spoke to safely and nicely .. man make that shit uncut...

[@sirpoppinchuck]

Always like to hear Chuck D speak. We all went to the theater to see "Burn Hollywood Burn!" because our homeboys did Graff inthe beginning of the film. Crazy movie though. Smh

[@liquidcentrix6941]

Chuck D The definition of truth. A commendable artist.

[@c.f.apollyon1147]

Wow. Great stuff. Thx.

[@kevinkidd7211]

Dope!!!!

[@Noblemand]

My greatest wish. To shake hands with Chuck D and pay my respects to him.

[@gbeats6281]

This is very deep thinking as always from CHUCK D and Public Enemy.The Bomb Squad Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee , Eric "Vietnam" Sadler and Gary G-Wiz great producers in the History Hip Hop.Crews are the HIP HOP Way not single MC'S. Remember move as a team never move alone Chuck D and Public Enemy's HIP HOP.Peace Geebeats.

[@MyGuitarArtistry]

Chuck D..........and Biggie Smalls........ have the BEST voices your ears will ever hear! Golden Voices! I love P.E.

[@louismelancon79]

smart men, love chuck!

[@bogart1969]

Why has Chuck D never gone into politics? He seems to be an intelligent and articulate man with a lot of integrity. Just what politics is crying our for in any country these days. Fight the power isn't just a colour thing these days. These days power is colourless. Chuck D for President

[@trevorevansyoung]

hell yeah, Nashville represent! Grimey's Music T-Shirt

[@sslyshalom333]

I ALWAYS ENJOY the WISDOM being dropped by the LEGENDARY LION of EMCEEIN, CHUCK D.

[@SRMR93]

What a fucking legend this man is...

[@davidannett3322]

RESPECT

[@jacklyons7960]

Timeless 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@darcymartinez6642]

Not even to little too late, he is right on time with the spiritual CV emergence happening

[@matrixyoda]

Chuck D is a teacher 😎✊🏿

[@piffhead1]

Chuck is THE hardest MC EVER!!!! no debating

[@kaikeena423]

Chuck D has got to be one of the coolest Brotha living... Peace 2 u--- Radio X

[@tiberiusmononoke6824]

wise words amazing insights.

[@sanfordturner258]

One of the best educated rappers ever!

[@paulwilliams7070]

Chuck d is a hip hop legend

[@zackworrell]

Chucks commentary on teaching makes me reflect on how much I appreciated and hearing KRS in the early days and look back now to some of his work and think he was trying to send a important message to young blacks, and whites too. He was not alone but, very pointed about his reasoning. Hearing Chuck talking about it now is what is missing in RAP today. Main stream POP rap focusses on money and materialism, celebrating the view of women as sex objects and degrading them as "Bitches and hoes", promoting the party life culture over any kind of ethics or success through hard work and education, dissing other cultures and promoting racism and division, and a flat " look at me and my badself, and fuck you cuz you ain't got what I got" attitude. Real hip hop from the beginnings came from such a different place and represented a very different movement and voice. Young people today only have piss poor modeling behavior to look at in most Rap acts with no longevity, and certainly no legacy to leave behind. There are still hopeful glimmers I see that this could change, but it will require people to step up and lead, not follow the status quo. Long live hip hop!

[@GustoTheGamer]

chuck d stays so normal..but he's a legend in hiphop

[@mobbstarrmobbin6230]

Yall should listen to Ice T "Rap Games Hijacked" That song has the facts.

[@michaelcooper938]

Keeping racism alive in the form of mortgage loan denial and school districts is NOT how you empower a people who have been ecomonically powerless since 1619.

[@whateverittakes1673]

+Michael Cooper We had a black wall st. but the white mob burnt it to the ground.

[@michaelcooper938]

A Ki Here in California we had a booming beach resort called Bruce's Beach located in Manhattan Beach, California (google it). White city officials, KKK (of the California branch) and white residents came together to destroy it in the 1920s.

[@jesseemullen]

Please let Chuck D live forever

[@AQGOAT24]

I also think the internet helped end groups. With technology, dudes can collab with others across the coasts and such. Back then, most groups were guys from the same area that worked together. Now you can get producers from LA and NYC to work on your album, you don't need to rely on your neighbourhood dude.

[@ivancoleman5346]

The problem is we always build in our enemies hands

[@CP-kb1du]

True Legend !

[@trh917]

Chuck should be the governor of Hip Hop. Intelligent, articulate, and socially aware.

[@flowganic]

everything he said was on point

[@actright6340]

music always find its way back always

[@radragonmc]

People don't realize how lucky they were to have been around to experience that golden age of hip-hop during that era.......the godz of that era along with the brothers from the 60z you wont see their likez again.......people who weren't truly hip-hop fanz are the ones left with the so called "death of hip-hop" the godz like Chuck D truly love it and live it everyday because there is only one Lord.......

[@fredtavarez2630]

That’s right Chuck D much respect

[@emmanuel_usi5544]

The two rap groups ever,are public enemy, and NWA

[@r.bushmann1687]

on point

[@RAMANOOG]

What you say Chuck? Wackery!😎

[@Chuloloc]

Awesome. Long Live PE.

[@MrCraiggyc1]

Black Hippie, Clear Soul Forces, Pro Era, Flat Bush Zombies, A$AP Mob, Slaughter House, Underachievers, Migos, Odd Future, Funk Volume, Pac Div, Ratking etc. All current Hip Hop Groups. I've come to realize that most people who talk about whats missing in Hip Hop are usually just unable to keep up.

[@jfraz1992]

of them are mostly collectives of solo artists tho, he's talking about actual groups making albums together

[@MrCraiggyc1]

jfraz1992 other than funk volume name the groups on the list who haven't made albums together. You could say odd future but they made three mixtapes together and a compilation album.

[@jfraz1992]

Leo Paphitis black hippy, pro era, asap mob, their not really groups, their collective of solo artists, its not like how back in the day where they had fatboys, the fresh prince & jazzy jeff, public enemy, eric b & rakim, wu tang, nwa, beastie boys, mobb deep, etc

[@MrCraiggyc1]

jfraz1992 All those groups have albums and mixtapes. Keep up. half of the artists in those groups haven't even released any material but they're on all the mixtapes. Why does having a solo career exclude you from being in a group anyway? Don't most of Wu Tang have solo careers? Also Clear soul forces, Migos, Flatbush Zombes, Pac Div, Underachievers and Rat King have hardly done anything solo. I forgot to mention Mellowhype, Audio Push, AllDay, Overdoz You guys need to do a little research on present hip hop.

[@jfraz1992]

Leo Paphitis what i'm saying is that today's groups aren't prevalent as the golden era groups, especially in mainstream

[@MrSimZOldSchoolRev]

Chuck D - PE.. my hero. Peace

[@strawberrymansion86]

Tell it Chuck D.

[@submariner6g]

Gosh, he's amazing. Terminator X too! For real.

[@basedjebkush2760]

My top 3 hip hop groups 1.N.WA 2.Beastie boys 3.public enemy

[@wildmercuryfilms]

Yo Dog -------- What about Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five? Run DMC? Please start making your lists Top 5 rather than Top 3. Top 3 is too exclusive.

[@basedjebkush2760]

wildmercuryfilms I don't like any of those dudes tbh

[@wildmercuryfilms]

+Based Jeb Kush KRS-One?

[@k.c.lejeune6613]

Ummm Eric B and Rakim?