Flavor Flav

Flavor Flav is a rapper, hype man, and founding member of the rap group Public Enemy, known for their political messages and activism.

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Profession :

Rapper

Birthday :

March 16, 1959

Star Sign :

Pisces

Age :

65

Birthplace :

Long Island, New York, United States

Born William Jonathan Drayton Jr. in 1959, Flavor Flav is an American rapper, musician, and television personality who rose to fame as a founding member and hype man of the politically charged rap group Public Enemy. He popularized the role of the hype man and became known for his catchphrases “Yeah, boy!” and “Flavor Flav!” during performances.

Flavor Flav’s most notable works include his contributions to Public Enemy’s albums, such as “Fight the Power” and “911 Is a Joke”, as well as his successful solo music career with songs like “Col-Leepin” and “I Can’t Do Nuttin’ for Ya Man”. He has also appeared in reality TV shows like “Flavor of Love”, “The Surreal Life”, and “Strange Love”, and had roles in movies such as “New Jack City”, “Nothing but Trouble”, “Private Parts”, and “Three Kings”. As a member of Public Enemy, Flavor Flav was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In addition to his music and acting career, Flavor Flav has authored a book titled “Flavor Flav: The Icon The Memoir”, appeared in TV shows like “Family Forensics”, and collaborated with other artists on songs like “Soul Power” and “Shake Your Booty”. With an estimated net worth of $2 million, Flavor Flav continues to be recognized as a legendary figure in hip hop.