Chuck D Criticizes Use Of Public Enemy Song During L.A. Wildfires
Rap legend Chuck D, the frontman of the iconic hip-hop group Public Enemy, has taken to social media to express his disdain for the use of the group’s song “Hard to Say No, Lucky Me” during a live broadcast of the Los Angeles wildfires.
The song, which has been a classic in the hip-hop community for decades, was played during a news report covering the devastating fires, which have left thousands of people displaced and many more affected.
Chuck D, who has long been an advocate for social justice and human rights, took to Twitter to express his disbelief and disappointment at the use of the song, stating: “I am LIVID that my song from 1993, ‘Hard to Say No, Lucky Me’, is being used to tell the story of the LA wildfires. For the love of all things sacred, can we please NOT EQUATE my song with this INEXCUSABLE POLITICAL WITCH-HUNT?! It’s not about me, it’s about the people in need!”
The use of the song has sparked a heated debate among fans and critics, with some seeing it as a way to bring attention to the devastating situation, while others believe it disrespects the context and the people affected by the fires.