Public Enemy are an American hip hop group, formed in New York in 1982, known for their politically charged lyrics and criticism of the American media. This account focuses on the highs and lows of their career, provides an overview of their album releases, and examines what the future holds for them and hip hop as a whole.
Public Enemy: Inside the Terrordome is Tim Grierson's full-length biography of Public Enemy - the era-defining American hip-hop outfit led by visionary rapper Chuck D. Grierson regards the band's conception, realisation, and success by investigating the band's music, membership, and place within American society.