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Public Enemy, also known as PE, is an American hip hop group consisting of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff and his S1W group, and DJ Lord, who replaced Terminator X in 1999. Formed on Long Island, New York in 1982, they are known for their politically charged lyrics and criticism on the American media, with an active interest in the frustrations and concerns of the African American community.
After hearing a recording of Chuck D's rapping on "Public Enemy No. 1," Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin signed him onto his label, who was initially reluctant but later agreed after recruiting his friend Flavor Flav as part of the group, while Professor Griff brought Terminator X, S1W, and The Bomb Squad, a production group known for their innovative, densely layered sampling. They started out as opening acts for the Beastie Boys during the latter's Licensed to Ill popularity, and later released their debut album Yo! Bum Rush The Show in 1987 to much critical acclaim. However, the album became Def Jam's worst-selling album at the time. For the next few years, they released It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Fear of a Black Planet, and Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black, ushering in the golden age of hip hop, during which they reached the height of their popularity, adulation, and controversy. The group then separated from Def Jam and has since been independently producing, marketing, and publishing their music.
In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Public Enemy number forty-four on its list of the Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Acclaimed Music ranks them the 29th most recommended musical act of all time and the highest hip-hop group The group was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

