Carlton Douglas Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960), better known by his stage name Chuck D, is an American rapper, composer, actor, author, radio personality and producer. He is known as the frontman of hip-hop group Public Enemy, as well as his solo work and political commentary. Biography Early Career Ridenhour was born in Roosevelt, Long Island. After graduating from Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School, he went to Adelphi University in Long Island, graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in Graphic Design. Career Public Enemy Upon hearing Ridenhour's demo track "Public Enemy Number One", fledgling producer/mogul Rick Rubin insisted on signing him to his Def Jam label.[LINK: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/story/0,,1795958,00.html] "Hip-hop, you don't stop". The Observer Music Monthly, 18 June 2006. However, Ridenhour viewed