Quote Of The Day: Chuck D Explains Why Public Enemy Turned Down Playing Made In America

Chuck says they like to be difficult.

ByAndrew Martin

Sep 05, 2012

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“I know I’m made in America but I’m really made on the planet. I’m not made by America, or in it. So, we like to protest and be difficult. But I salute them for bringing Rap music to the forefront and being able to have Run-DMC to get that slot.” --Chuck D on why Public Enemy turned down playing Made In America. [via HipHopDX]

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