To label Chuck D a rapper sells him short. He is also an author, a lecturer, a producer, a publisher, a radio personality, a composer, an actor, the founder of Slamjamz Records, and, most importantly, a leader and activist whose followers span generations. Thankfully the passionate Public Enemy frontman has consistently been a voice for the people, telling it like it is and saying what others are often hesitant to say, making him dangerous to some and a hero to others. His lyrics cover topics like oppression, ignorance, empowerment, respect, and equality—all of which pertain to the animal rights movement, so naturally we couldn’t pass up the chance to pick his brain when we met up with him a while back. Chuck D told us that he sees parallels between the oppression of animals in factory farms and the oppression of people throughout history and that big business is the “common denominator.” Have a listen.
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