Who is Chuck D?

Carlton Douglas Ridenhour (Chuck D) is an American rapper, producer, and author. People mostly know him as the leader of the rap group ‘Public Enemy’.

He was ranked at No. 12 on The Source’s list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Lyricists of All Time.

Chuck D: Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education

Ridenhour was born Carlton Douglas Ridenhour in Flushing, New York City, New York on August 1, 1960. He was born to parents Judy and Lorenzo Ridenhour.

He became interested in the world of music during his childhood years and began writing rhymes at an early age.

Additionally, he is of American nationality. Furthermore, he belongs to an African-American ethnic background.

Talking about his education, Ridenhour attended Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School.

Additionally, he also attended Adelphi University on Long Island to study graphic design.

Eventually, Chuck D received a B.F.A. from Adelphi in 1984. Furthermore, in 2013, he also received an honorary doctorate from Adelphi.