Flavor Flav

This article is about the New York rapper. For the Bay Area rapper named Flav, see Armani Depaul.
Flavor Flav
Flav performing at New Orleans Jazz Fest in 2014
Background information
Born
William Jonathan Drayton Jr.

(1959-03-16) March 16, 1959
Roosevelt, New York, U.S.
GenresEast Coast hip-hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • hype man
  • television personality
Years active1985–present
Member ofPublic Enemy

William Jonathan Drayton Jr. (born March 16, 1959), known by his stage name Flavor Flav. (/ˈfleɪvər ˌfleɪv/ FLAY-vər FLAYV), is an American rapper and television personality. Known for his catchphrase "Yeah, boyeeeeee!" when performing, he is a founding member alongside Chuck D, of Public Enemy, a rap group that has earned six Grammy Award nominations. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

After spending several years out of the limelight, Flav starred in multiple VH1 reality series, including The Surreal Life, Strange Love, and Flavor of Love.


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