Here's the song in question: The song was 11 1/2 years before the event. Fear of a Black Planet came out in 1990. thats some goooooooooooood fact checkin they got there yessir Also, only dumbshit assholes refer to 9/11 as "Nine One One". Full Article at Gothamist

“The culture of hip hop and rap is at its most powerful and yet its most tender in Slingshot Hip Hop” – Chuck D, Public Enemy “Profoundly uplifting… It’s a refreshing take on the conflict” – NOW Toronto Slingshot Hip Hop (2009) A Film... Full Article at UK Indymedia Newswire

Without a doubt, Chuck D is one of hip-hop’s most vocal spokespersons. Full Article at Blogcritics.org

The first publication of Chuck D’s The Origin of Species was on this day back in 1859, which of course makes this its 150th anniversary! Full Article at National Post

Chuck D was Hip-Hop when being Hip-Hop meant that you battled against the machine and took no prisoners. Everything about Rap music was cutting edge and in your face. The heart and the value of the craft were front and center. Full Article at All HipHop

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On a flatbed truck, Public Enemy is getting some street credit in the District. The group had a police escort as they rapped thru the streets of D.C. to raise awareness for homeless young people. Full Article at WNYW | Fox 5 New York