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Chuck D

Chuck D

Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known by his stage name Chuck D, is an American rapper, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious rap music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy.

Known for

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
2026 • Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 • Self (archive footage)
Mr. Nelson on the North Side
Mr. Nelson on the North Side
2024 • Self
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023 • Self
Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
2023 • Narrator
Cover Your Ears
Cover Your Ears
2023 • Self
Sign the Show
Sign the Show
2023 • Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 • Self

Full filmography

Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
2021 • Self (archive footage)
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American Rapstar
American Rapstar
2020 • Self [Archive]
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The King
The King
2018 • Self
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G-Funk
G-Funk
2017 • Self
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The Bet
The Bet
2016 • Charles McD
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Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote
Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote
2013 • DJ Jonny Specials
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The Doctor
The Doctor
2013 • Narrator (voice)
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Fuck
Fuck
2006 • Self
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Rock the Bells
Rock the Bells
2006 • Himself
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Beef
Beef
2003 • Self (archive footage)
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Jackie Chan: My Story
Jackie Chan: My Story
1998 • Self - Rapper
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Anthem
Anthem
1997 • Self
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