Chuck D Blasts O.G. Hip-Hop Artists For Spewing “Dark Energy” In Their Music

Chuck D has blasted veteran rap artists for their seeming lack of positivity and alleged negative impact on Hip-Hop culture. On Monday (June 3), the Public Enemy leader jumped on X to share his thoughts on the role that some elder statesmen have played in promoting “dark energy” and nihilsm in their music, despite being of middle age. “If you over 40, and spitting meaningless dark energy in rap, you have to really think about what matters in the hip-hop foundation that birthed your chance at it,” the esteemed emcee wrote. Chuck D then called for his peers to take ownership of their actions and strive to be better representatives for the younger generation to learn from. Chuck D attends Can You Dig It?: A Hip-Hop Origin Story With Chuck D at The GRAMMY Museum on November 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy “I didn’t say cease and desist,” he said of his intent or message. “I said think ……. A over 40 mind should have a better ability to KNOW self and surroundings better. The ‘green’ days is greying.” Chuck D has never been shy to challenge himself and others to use...