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Flavor Flav

William Jonathan Drayton Jr. (born March 16, 1959), known by the stage name Flavor Flav, is an Americanrapper and television personality. He is a member of the hip hop group Public Enemy.^[1] He raps about politics. After several years of quiet, he has been seen again lately as a star of American reality television. He has starred in some VH1 programs, most recently the Flavor of Love series.

Flav was born in Roosevelt, New York and grew up in Freeport, New York.

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↑Marijke Rowland (August 22, 2008). "Flavor Flav's Modesto block party". The Modesto Bee. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2009.

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Flavor Flav

American hip hop artist (born 1959)

This article is about the New York musician. For the musician's self-titled album, see Flavor Flav (album). For the Bay Area rapper named Flav, see Armani Depaul.

Musical artist

William Jonathan Drayton Jr. (born March 16, 1959),^[1] known by his stage name Flavor Flav^[a] (FLAY-vər FLAYV), is an American hip hop artist. Known for his catchphrase "Yeah, boyeeeeee!" when performing,^[4]^[5] he is a founding member, alongside Chuck D, of Public Enemy, a rap group that has earned six Grammy Award nominations,^[6] and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.^[7]

After spending several years out of the limelight, Flav starred in multiple VH1 reality series, including The Surreal Life, Strange Love, and Flavor of Love.

Early life and education

Drayton was born in Roosevelt, New York, and grew up in nearby Freeport, two communities within the Town of Hempstead. Drayton is the cousin of former Penn State basketball player Shep Garner,^[8&#

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Flava Flav

Biography of Flava Flav

William Jonathan Drayton Jr. was born March 16, 1959. He is best known professionally as Flavor Flav the hype-man of the hip hop group Public Enemy, which he co-founded in 1985 with Chuck D.

Public Enemy, which was one of the most influential and politically conscious hip-hop groups of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The group's music addressed issues such as racism, poverty, and social injustice, and helped to raise awareness of these issues among young people.

Flav became a popular television personality in the early 2000s, thanks to his appearances on reality shows such as "The Surreal Life," "Flavor of Love," and "Celebrity Wife Swap." His colorful personality, quirky catchphrases, and trademark oversized clock necklace made him a favorite of many viewers.

Flavor Flav has also had a significant impact on the fashion world. His unique style, which often featured brightly colored clothing, oversized hats, and large sunglasses, has influenced many other musicians and fashion designers over the years.