Carlton Ridenhour [known as Chuck D] (born August 1 1960 - ) is rapper, composer, actor, producer, and a general celebrity. Chuck was born in Long Island, New York, USA. Chuck D. futhered 1980s political rap music as the controversial and influential lead rapper of Public Enemy, a Def Jam's success after Run DMC.
Chuck went to Adelphi universty in Long Island, New York. During his rap career, Chuck D gave voice to the black consciousness.
Albums [with Public Enemy]
- 1987 -- Yo! Bumrush the Show,
- 1988 -- It Takes a Nation of Millions
- 1990 -- Fear of a Black Planet and Apocalypse
- 1991 -- The Enemy Strikes Back