Rappers born on August 1

Take a focused look at the rappers born on August 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1960 Chuck D

  Chuck D is an influential American rapper, author, and producer, best known as the frontman and founder of the legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy. He is widely recognized for his politically and socially conscious lyrics and for helping to shape the direction of hip-hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s. [bio]