Flavor Flav

American rapper and television personality

Flavor Flav - American rapper and television personality
Born

March 16th, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1959, Flavor Flav gained prominence as a member of the hip-hop group Public Enemy. The group emerged in the late 1980s and became influential in the political rap scene. In addition to music, Flavor Flav transitioned to television, starring in reality shows such as 'Flavor of Love' and making appearances on various talk shows. Flav became a recognizable figure due to his unique style and personality, contributing to the cultural landscape of both music and television.

Co-founded the influential hip-hop group Public Enemy

Starred in the reality show 'Flavor of Love'

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