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Flavor FlavAmerican rapper, television star and member of the rap group “Public Enemy”
Date of Birth: 16.03.1959
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav, born William Jonathan Drayton Jr., is an American rapper, television personality, and member of the politically and socially active rap group "Public Enemy". He is known for his clownish antics and unique costumes and accessories, such as the giant clocks around his neck (which are believed to remind people of the value of every second). He is also known for his frequent shouts of "Yeah, boy!" and for his stage name, Flavor Flav.
Early Life
Flavor Flav was born and raised in Freeport, New York. One of his most vivid childhood memories is his father's perpetually greasy spoon, which he referred to as the "Soul Diner". From the age of five, William played the piano, teaching himself. Recognized as a musical prodigy, he joined the church choir and learned to play the piano, drums, and guitar. Eventually, he mastered fifteen different instruments. From a young age, Flavor Flav had a troubled relationship with the law - as a small child, he accidentally set fire to a house while playing with a lighter, and by the time he finished high school, he had already been to prison for robbery and burglary.
Music Career
Flavor Flav attended Adelphi University on Long Island, where he met Carlton Ridenhour, later known as Chuck D. It was at this time that the nickname Flavor Flav was born, derived from his graffiti signature. Together with Chuck D, William organized a hip-hop radio station at college and eventually started rapping together. They also worked together at Ridenhour's father's delivery service. Fame came to Flavor Flav after the formation of the rap group "Public Enemy". In 1984, they released their first track, "Public Enemy #1," which caught the attention of Def Jam Records executive Rick Rubin. Initially, Rubin was not impressed with Drayton's clownish antics and the contract was intended only for Chuck D, but he insisted that both of them be included in the group.
The group's first album, "Yo! Bum Rush the Show," was released in 1987, and Flavor Flav took on the role of a comedic relief after Chuck D's serious and politically charged lyrics. It was during this time that his trademark style of giant hats, oversized glasses, and clocks around his neck was established. In 2006, Flavor Flav released his first solo album but later disappeared from the music scene for some time. However, in 2009, he made a comeback as a reality TV star on VH1.
