Chuck D. nickname(s):
Carl Ryder (as a member of production team The Bomb Squad), Mistachuck, Chucky D, Chuck Dangerous, The Hard Rhymer, The Rhyme Animal, Chuck D
Chuck D. date of birth:
August 1, 1960
How old is Chuck D.?
65
Where was Chuck D. born?
Roosevelt, New York, United States
How tall is Chuck D.?
5' 9" (175 cm)
What is Chuck D.'s occupation?
Rapper, publisher, lecturer, activist, record producer
What genre is Chuck D.'s work?
Hip hop, political hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop, rap rock
What instruments does Chuck D. play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960), better known by his stage name Chuck D, is an American emcee, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious hip hop music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy. About.com ranked him at No. 9 on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time, while The Source ranked him at No. 12 on their list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Lyricists of All Time.