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Chuck D Slams Misuse of Public Enemy's 'Burn Hollywood Burn' Amid LA Wildfires


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 13:44 GMT by Yahoo   Print publication without navigation

  • Public Enemy frontman Chuck D has sharply criticized the recent misuse of the group's 1990 track "Burn Hollywood Burn" amid the devastating wildfires that have been ravaging Los Angeles.

The article from Yahoo News discusses Chuck D, the frontman of Public Enemy, expressing his frustration over the misuse of the group's song "Fight the Power" in political contexts. He specifically criticized the song's use by both Republican and Democratic parties, as well as by individuals like Elon Musk, to promote their agendas, which he feels misrepresents the song's original message of empowerment and resistance against systemic oppression. Chuck D emphasized that the song was meant to inspire and mobilize people against injustice, not to be co-opted for political gain. He also highlighted the broader issue of how art, especially from marginalized communities, is often appropriated and its meaning distorted for various political ends.

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