Chuck D Profile/Bio
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour popularly known by his stage name Chuck D is one of the famous rappers,singers, and songwriters. He is one of those personalities who needs no introduction. He is the founder of the American hip-hop group Public Enemy. He founded thatWiki, Age, Biography, Life Story, Facts & More group in the year 1985 with Flavor Flav. He has a huge fan following all over the world. People of all ages like his songs.
Real Name | Carlton Douglas Ridenhour |
Nickname | Carlton |
Profession | Rapper and Song writer |
Chuck D Personal Life/Wiki
He was born on August 1 1960 in Long Island New York. His zodiac sign is Leo. His success story is the inspiration for all those people who want to follow their dream. With his hard work, he achieved all those things which generally people dream of. In his career, he achieved various milestones of success. He was ranked at number 12 in the list of Top 50 Hip Hop lyrists of all time published by The Script.
Date of Birth | August 1 1960 |
Age (as in 2021) | 62 |
Birthplace | Long Island New York |
Hometown | New York |
Nationality | American |
Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Leo |
Religion | Christian |
Chuck D Family Information
He is one of the celebrities who try to avoid sharing their detail on public platforms. we do not have many details regarding his family. His parents were political activists. His parents supported him during every up and down. Despite being an architect, he always wanted to be a hip-hop rapper and his parents supported him in achieving his dreams. He is blessed with an amazing voice.
Father Name | N/A |
Mother Name | N/A |
Brother Name | N/A |
Sister Name | N/A |
Chuck D Education Details
He was passed out from Tresper Clarke High School. In his school days, he was very hard working. He used to participate in various musical competitions. He recognized his talent in school and decided to garnish that talent. Later he went to Adelphi University where he met his friend Flavor Flav. They both together used to do many concerts. He was honored with a doctorate from the same university.
School | Tresper Clarke High School |
College/University | Adelphi University |
Educational Qualification | Graduated |
Chuck D Girlfriends, Affairs & More
His interest is inclined towards his passion. He is very focused on his work. His determination is the reason why people of all ages adore him. Apart from music, he is also very active in politics. He was the co-host of Unfiltered on All America Radio. He is the co-author of the book Fight the Power: Rap, Race, Reality. In one of his interviews, he mentioned that the rap craze has grown so much in the enterprise market that the relationship between a rapper and a recordable is from slave to master.
Marital Status | N/A |
Girlfriends | N/A |
Children’s | N/A |
Chuck D Money Factor
He is smart and handsome. He has an amazing sense of style and dressing. His costumes and dresses are not only appreciated by his fans but also by other rappers too. Despite being a celebrity, he is simple and polite, his simple nature is one of the reasons behind his huge fan following. According to various reports and magazines, he is one of the most popular and highest-paid rappers in America.
Net Worth (approx.) | $14 million |
Chuck D Facts
- His group released their first album Yo Bum Rush The Show, which was ranked among the most listened to the song.
- In the year 1996 he released his first solo album which was liked by people of all generations.
- He appeared prominently in 2008, a documentary film directed by MK Asante Jr., ‘The Black Candle’, which was about Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration of African heritage celebrated by African-Americans in America.
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