Chuck D
Chuck D is a prominent American rapper, author, and public speaker known for his powerful voice and socially conscious lyrics. He gained fame as the frontman of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, especially noted for their album 'Fear of a Black Planet'. His career reflects... Read More
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| 2026 |
Iron Maiden: Burning AmbitionWith unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Sean Combs: The ReckoningA revealing look at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' journey from music mogul to high-profile sexual offender, featuring footage and insider accounts... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2025 |
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicUntold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2024 |
Mr. Nelson on the North SideMusic icons including Chuck D, Orianthi, and Chaka Khan recount never-before-told stories of Prince the performer and Prince the man,... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
CamdenThis music documentary reveals how some of the world's most iconic artists were shaped by this corner of London. |
Self | |
| 2024 |
James Brown: Say It LoudTraces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-HopA once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances from hip-hop... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Freestyle 101: Hip Hop HistoryNarrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring... |
Narrator | |
| 2023 |
Cover Your EarsWhen does art become obscenity? Cover Your Ears takes a close look at this question through the lens of the... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurAfter 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the... |
The Beetle (voice) | |
| 2023 |
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the WorldPublic Enemy’s Chuck D leads a cast of hip-hop icons and leading African-American and Latino cultural commentators as they chart... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Sign the ShowSign The Show: Deaf Culture, Access and Entertainment is a feature-length documentary providing insight into Deaf culture and the quest... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyThe 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Nothing ComparesSince the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
PaybackWhether it's a cheating ex, a double-crossing co-worker, or the best friend who stabbed you in the back, it's human... |
Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage) | |
| 2022 |
Use of Force: The Policing of Black AmericaAs reports of fatal police violence continue to flood the headlines, this film shines a light on not only the... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and RageExplore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2021 |
Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream"It's 40 years of thrash and counting, but not before a very special anniversary is marked for Anthrax. The band,... |
Himself | |
| 2021 |
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black FilmmakingA look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry. |
Self | |
| 2021 |
This Is PopUnknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
American RapstarA new scene of troubled, lo-fi young rappers have emerged from Trump’s America, utilizing the SoundCloud streaming platform to quickly... |
Self [Archive] | |
| 2020 |
For NYCNoel Ashman and Damon Dash direct a collection of favorite quotes from high profile artists, recorded on their smart phones,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
Ricky Powell: The IndividualistRicky Powell boasts a quintessential New York story, rising to fame as a street photographer in the 80’s and 90’s... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Coachella: 20 Years in the DesertThe Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the InternetBy the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Cobra at TwilightThe 90-minute film looks back on the life and 19-year MLB career of “The Cobra,” from 1978 NL MVP, seven-time... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
System Shock: How the MP3 Changed MusicThis is the story of the MP3, an audio breakthrough that brought a billion dollar industry to the brink of... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black WarfareThe history of warfare as it relates to global Black society, broken down into 7 chapters that examines the ways... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Grass Is GreenerWeed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop"The Untold Story of Hip-Hop" Narrated by Chuck D. Tells the colorful true stories of the people, places and sounds... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Rock Rubber 45sA cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the firsthand lens of authentic NYC... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The KingA cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Survivor's Guide to PrisonToday, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
System ShockGermany 1995, a PhD student makes a technological breakthrough when he discovers how to compress audio without losing sound quality.... |
self | |
| 2018 |
Prophets of Rage: Eurockéennes 2018Prophets of Rage live concert at Les Eurockéennes 2018. |
Unknown character | |
| 2017 |
Who Killed Tupac?A six-hour limited series focusing on the investigation of the death of prolific and influential rapper and actor, Tupac Shakur.... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
G-FunkG-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
SoundbreakingExplore the art of music recording with a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds. Featuring more than... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
1971 Pirates: Forever BrothersThe Pirates fielded the first all-minority lineup against a backdrop of turbulent times and blazed a trail to become World... |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 |
Full Court: The Spencer Haywood StoryNarrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D, the documentary traverses Haywood's life from his humble beginnings in Mississippi raised by a... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2016 |
The BetA down on his luck man gets into an absurd but high stakes bet where he has one summer to... |
Charles McD | |
| 2016 |
A Tale of James BrownComedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
All Things Must PassThe explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis StudiosOn August 6, 2014, Hip-Hop legends Public Enemy performed at London's world-renowned Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of... |
Himself | |
| 2015 |
Hustlers ConventionThe story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The MessageThe Godfather of Soul tells his life story and features his greatest live performances. |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Heights GirlA preacher's daughter from the middle class suburb of Cleveland Heights deals with love and drama as she dates a... |
Unknown character | |
| 2014 |
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star StateAll About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2014 |
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James BrownJames Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was... |
Self | |
| 2014 | Rappeur | ||
| 2014 |
Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never WasAfter winning his second Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Montreal games, Cuban boxer Teófilo Stevenson was at his peak.... |
Narrator | |
| 2013 |
Dream SchoolFor teenagers who were neglected and pushed away and even expelled from high school get another chance. |
Self - Student Mentor/Self - Raptivist, Musician, Digital Advocate | |
| 2013 |
Swing Lowe Sweet CharioteSwing Lowe Sweet Chariote is an emotionally charged urban drama about a good girl whose best friend is murdered just... |
DJ Jonny Specials | |
| 2013 |
The DoctorAn NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2013 |
Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public EnemyThe hard-earned honor of Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction culminated at the end of several days of celebration... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Something from Nothing: The Art of RapSOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers,... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
City TeacherA Jewish parole officer, Jeff Solomon White, struggles in his new role as a reading teacher for illiterate teens at... |
Unknown character | |
| 2012 |
Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy DHe was known as The Overweight Lover, The Heavster, and Most Affectionately, Heavy D. Penned as one of the most... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)"Founding Fathers" is an illuminating documentary that unveils the untold stories of overlooked street DJs from diverse boroughs of 1970s... |
Unknown character | |
| 2011 |
Public Enemy: Prophets Of RageFascinating documentary about the history and legacy of the rap group "Public Enemy". |
Himself | |
| 2011 |
Prince: A Purple ReignPart of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s, this documentary explores how Prince - showman, artist, enigma -... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack GenerationA look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture,... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
The Weird World of BlowflyClarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
The (R)evolution of Immortal TechniqueImmortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
The Fab FiveDepicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip HopAva DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Straight Outta L.A.In 1982, the Raiders and owner Al Davis captivated black and Latino fans with swagger and charisma that matched the... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Big Pun: The LegacyHis rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years LaterIn this documentary directed by Spike Lee, he interviews the cast and crew of his 1989 film DO THE RIGHT... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Copyright CriminalsCopyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law,... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
The Black CandleThe origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Founding Fathers: The Untold Story of Hip HopFounding Fathers attempts to dismantle the story of South Bronx as the birthplace, and Kool Herc as the father, of... |
Narrator | |
| 2008 |
Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the ImpressionsMovin' On Up is the definitve documentary on one of the most important artists and greatest groups of all time. |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Public Enemy: Welcome to the TerrordomeYeah boy! With a career spanning over 20 years, Public Enemy have established themselves as one of the most influential... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Mixtape, Inc.Featuring Kanye West, Chuck D., Gnarls Barkley and many other red-hot hip-hoppers, director Walter Bell's documentary takes you behind the... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and PunkHow the squalid streets of '70s New York gave birth to music that would go on to conquer the world... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live!The seminal hip-hop protest group Public Enemy puts their legendary stage-show energy on display on the concert album FIGHT THE... |
Himself | |
| 2007 |
Ali's 65Documentary about Ali's life in 1965. |
Self - Narrator | |
| 2006 |
LegendsThe story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
FuckA documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Rock the BellsAn inside look at what it took to bring the Wu-Tang Clan together for their final performance at the Rock... |
Himself | |
| 2006 |
The Henry Rollins ShowThe Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel. The show... |
Unknown character | |
| 2005 |
Left of the DialA documentary look at the troubled first year of liberal talk radio start up Air America and its slate of... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Perfect Upset: The 1985 Villanova vs. Georgetown NCAA Championship"PERFECT UPSET" is a 2005 sports documentary about the Villanova Wildcats' shocking win against the heavily favored Georgetown Hoyas in... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World"The Team that Changed the World," investigates the Globetrotters' impact socially and culturally, as well as their lasting effect on... |
Self - Narrator | |
| 2005 | Unknown character | ||
| 2004 |
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieWhile Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as 'The Alarm Clock'... |
Malcolm Y | |
| 2004 |
Public Enemy: Revolverlution TourLegendary hip hop pioneers Public Enemy, performing in Melbourne, Australia, 2003. |
Himself | |
| 2004 |
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-HopThe film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Lightning in a BottleOn February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
James Brown: Soul SurvivorJames Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Godfathers and SonsDirector Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
The BluesThe Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
BeefA documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2003 |
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedGil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary,... |
Himself | |
| 2003 |
Muddy Waters: Can't Be SatisfiedFilmmaker Robert Gordon captures the life of fascinating blues artist Muddy Waters. Credited with inventing the electric blues, Waters left... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Musical Guest | |
| 2001 |
Public Enemy - Live from House of BluesPublic Enemy, rap's most incendiary group, brings their hard-charging, political rhymes and their powerful stage show to the world famous... |
Unknown character | |
| 2001 |
Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop MusicThe hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of... |
Self | |
| 2000 |
Aqua Teen Hunger ForceThe surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human nextdoor neighbor, Carl... |
Chuck D (voice) | |
| 2000 |
Sealab 2021The year is 2021. Deep below the ocean's surface, looms a vast, magnificently high-tech compound: Sealab. A multi-national scientific station... |
Abelard (voice) | |
| 1999 |
The Hip Hop YearsThe Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999.... |
Self | |
| 1998 |
Jackie Chan: My StoryJackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts... |
Self - Rapper | |
| 1998 |
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, BurnFilmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds... |
Leon Brothers | |
| 1997 |
Behind the MusicAn intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists. |
Self | |
| 1997 |
AnthemWhen twenty-six-year-olds Shainee Gabel and Kristin Hahn quit their Hollywood jobs, packed up a borrowed car and hit the road,... |
Self | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self - Guest | |
| 1996 |
Rage Against the Machine - Live at Pinkpop 1996Rage Against the Machine Live at Pinkpop 1996 Setlist: People of the Sun Know Your Enemy Vietnow Bombtrack Down Rodeo... |
Unknown character | |
| 1995 |
Rap: Looking for the Perfect BeatRap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote... |
Unknown character | |
| 1995 |
NewsRadioThe office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station. |
Chuck D | |
| 1994 |
MTV Europe Music AwardsThe MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1994 |
New York UndercoverNew York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover... |
Unknown character | |
| 1994 |
Space Ghost Coast to CoastA cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera... |
Unknown character | |
| 1992 |
The Real Malcolm XCBS News looks at Malcolm X, focusing on his public life from 1959 to his assassination in 1965, suggesting that... |
Unknown character | |
| 1992 |
Public Enemy: The Enemy Strikes...LivePublic Enemy perform live at the Apollo in New York. |
Hard Rhymer | |
| 1991 |
Rap's Most WantedDocumentery from 1991 where The 2 Live Crew, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Too Short, Ice-T, Geto Boys, H.W.A. drop real... |
Self | |
| 1991 |
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Skid Row, Nirvana, Public Enemy, Tin Machine, Thin... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane“Burn Hollywood Burn” was released as a single for PE’s third album, Fear of a Black Planet. The song is... |
Unknown character | |
| 1990 |
Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1SLAMMIN!... Rap's #1 video magazine. Here are the acts you're going to be meetin' in the premiere episode of this... |
Self | |
| 1989 |
Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live!THE BLACK PANTHERS OF RAPP-CHUCK D, FLAVOR FLAY, TERMINATOR X, PROFESSOR GRIFF, AND THE S1W'S BRING THE NOISE HOME TO... |
Unknown character | |
| 1989 |
Impact Video MagazineCounter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research Labs, and... |
Unknown character | |
| 1988 |
Yo! MTV RapsPopular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists. |
Self | |
| 1987 |
Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987Recorded Live on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1987 from Hammersmith Odeon London, as part of the European Def Jam... |
Self | |
| 1984 |
MTV Video Music AwardsAn annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. |
Self | |
| 1959 |
The GrammysAn awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Mi Familia: Sen Dog and the American DreamRecounts Sen’s untold American Dream story, from his family’s humble origins in Cuba to the gangland streets of South Central... |
Self |
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Got a question about Chuck D?
Chuck D is best known for songs like 'Fight the Power', 'Bring the Noise', and '911 Is a Joke', which showcase his impactful lyrics and powerful delivery.
Chuck D has received numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1991 for 'Bring the Noise'.
Chuck D's first album was 'Yo! Bum Rush the Show', released in 1987 with Public Enemy, marking the beginning of his influential music career.
'Fear of a Black Planet' is considered a landmark album in hip-hop, addressing themes of race and identity, and it solidified Public Enemy's status in music history.
Chuck D serves as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of Public Enemy, known for his commanding stage presence and thought-provoking lyrics.
Chuck D's estimated net worth is approximately $10 million, reflecting his successful career in music and public speaking.
In addition to music, Chuck D has authored books and contributed to various documentaries and public speaking events focused on social justice.
Chuck D has significantly influenced hip-hop through his socially conscious lyrics and activism, inspiring a generation of artists to address political and social issues in their music.