The rap group showcased a medley of hits as the late-night show headed to Brooklyn
Public Enemy appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform a medley of “Don’t Believe the Hype,” “The Hits Just Keep on Comin’,” and “Fight the Power.”
As the rap group took the stage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where Jimmy Kimmel is hosting a week of shows, the musicians gave a nod to the host’s recent struggle with the FCC and Donald Trump.
Flavor Flav shouted, “Hey yo Jimmy Kimmel, we are Public Enemy and I just want you to know that Public Enemy always got ya back.” He then turned around to display the words “Fight the Power” on his jacket before launching into 1988 hit “Don’t Believe the Hype.” The group concluded their medley with “Fight the Power,” originally written for Spike Lee’s 1989 film Do the Right Thing.
Public Enemy’s most recent LP, Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025, dropped in June. The group released it as a surprise via Bandcamp. “This album is a give back to all of our fans with gratitude and appreciation,” Chuck D said of the effort. Flavor Flav added, “We’re bringing our beats to the world on this tour and with this album. So if you can’t get yourself to the stadiums and the festivals, then these new tracks are for you to get down to at home.”
Public Enemy has been touring throughout the summer and fall, with a few more dates scheduled. The band will perform at Reggae Rise Up in Las Vegas on Oct. 4 and Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, on Nov. 14.
