American hip hop group founded in 1985 in Long Island, New York.
Members: Chuck D (MC, 1985–present); Flavor Flav (MC, 1985–present); Terminator X (DJ, 1985–1998); DJ Lord (DJ,1999–present); Professor Griff ('Minister of Information' and occasional MC, 1985–1989 and 1998–present); Security Of The First World (S1W) (associate non-music group, 1985–present).