| Other Names | PE! |
| Group Members | Chuck DFlavor FlavProfessor GriffDJ LordThe S1W |
| Former Members | Terminator XSister Souljah |
| Genre | Hip hoppolitical hip hophardcore hip hoprap rock |
| Genre Links | Hip Hop, Rap |
| Origin | Roosevelt, New York, U.S. |
| Year(s) Active | 1982–present |
| Music Style | East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap, Political Rap, Golden Age |
| Music Mood | Angry, Cerebral, Confrontational, Literate, Outraged, Provocative, Rebellious, Street-Smart, Uncompromising, Aggressive, Bitter, Exciting, Fierce, Intense, Menacing, Urgent, Brash, Cathartic, Earnest, Fiery |
| Labels | Def Jam/Columbia/Play It Again Sam |
| Official Website | publicenemy.com |
Public Enemy is an American hip hop group consisting of Chuck D; Flavor Flav; Professor Griff and his S1W group; DJ Lord; Hype man Daniel Mcgowan, who replaced Terminator X in 1999; and Music Director Khari Wynn. Formed in Long Island, New York in 1982, Public Enemy is known for their politically charged lyrics and criticism of the American media, with an active interest in the frustrations and concerns of the African American community.
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