Formed in the mid-1980s, rap group Public Enemy is a cultural phenomenon. The group was led by Chuck D, and his partner-in-crime Flavor Flav. The group's music was different from other hip hop groups at the time. Together, with production team The Bomb Squad, they created an intense mix of funk, rock and hip hop that captivated audiences around the world with their politically-charged lyrics that addressed injustices against Black people within American society.