Oh no, my vacation is almost over... a new Terrordome is coming next week with the upcoming sked for the remaining half of the year. In the meantime, this is what I found cleaning out my box...

On 6/14/01 8:21 AM, Snoid15 wrote:

Chuck, when you get a little more info on the black composer's guild that Isaac Hayes and James Mtume are collaboration on, make sure you drop the info on the site. Being a black songwriter out of Buffalo N.Y., my resources are limited so I go to TORONTO and sometimes PHILLY or NYC.

Love what you're doing and have for many years. The first time I saw you perform was at the UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO back in I think 86 or 87. You opened for the BEASTIE BOYS along with MURPHY'S LAW. Saw you again at U.B. a few years later with EPMD, and most recently with SMOKIN' GROOVES at the DARIEN LAKE AMPITHEATER. Keep up the good/hard work.

PEACE AND LOVE (Damon/Buffalo N.Y.)

WILL KEEP YOU POSTED...YUP. PEACE, CHUCK D

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On 4/14/01 4:23 AM, bhaney wrote:

Dear Chuck D,

I wanted to send you a little email message commending and thanking you for what you said at Indiana University. I was unfortunately not present at your lecture, but I was fortunate enough to watch it televised recently (which I taped). I just want to applaud you for your message, for speaking out against the problems in our society. As a college student, it really encourages me to see someone like you taking a stand for what you believe.

It’s always powerful to hear someone like Colin Powell speak, but often times harder for kids to truly absorb those messages, and for someone in your position, coming from your background as an entertainer and an artist who is looked up to and admired, it is that much more meaningful to hear you say what you did. I know more people can relate to it, when it comes from an icon of their age group. I wish people like Eminem could do and say stuff like that. It amazes me that people with lyrical ability like that don’t have anything better to say. No good message to give, just one of violence and crap.

THANX ALOT... PEACE, CHUCK

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On 7/28/01 3:22 AM, Robert R wrote:

Chuck,

I wanna first say quickly that you are a massive inspiration! Secondly, I have a question about the remix contest. Are old P.E. samples eligable for the mixes? Like Flav's chuckle at the end of the original B Side Wins on F.O.A.B.P.? It seems that some of your vocal samples have been used so much that they're public domain. True or false?

Anyway, I love true hip hop-the musical art form that takes advantage of the human voice and of the mind's voice. Thanks for keeping it real! The potential to spread ideas is immense, too bad not to many rappers take advantage of the fact.

Peace from the Louisiana swamps, birthplace of American soul music.

RR

THANX...EVERY SAMPLE I HEAR OF ME FEELS LIKE PUBLIC DOMAIN... IT'S COOL. PEACE, CHUCK

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On 7/29/01 4:37 PM, MST3K4ever wrote:

Chuck:

I've always been a big fan of both the song and album Fear of a Black Planet, but it didn't hit me till today how true it really is. Checking the internet I wandered on to this site Vanguard News Network (www.vanguardnewsnetwork.com/index.htm), which claimed to be "uncensored news for Whites." Even movie reviews were given a horribly racist spin, as the reviewer for the Final fantasy movie says that: "A few generations from now, there will be no more White people. There will be Asians, negroes, Mestizoes, and mongrels. At the top, ruling it all, will be the Jews. Don't let them get away with it."

I only wish I lived in this dirtbag's apartment building so I could bump PE for a few hours a day with my speakers pushed against his wall. Anyway, just thought I'd let the man behind the music know that at least one fan got the message.

Peace,
Mike

INTERESTING...

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On 7/31/01 6:52 PM, Trond S wrote:

Yaw Chuck D! I was just wondering: will you guys be back in sweden any time soon? Your work man.. damn I can dig it =) - keep it up !

Peace T

SWEDEN WAS HIT UP IN 1999.. WE'LL THINK ABOUT IT IN 2002. PEACE CHUCK

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On 7/29/01 4:54 PM, GMARIA78 wrote:

Yo! How are ya?

I'm just writtin you cuz I love your group since 89 I still with PE I'm Mexican , I have a group too and we have disc too

Salute man!!!

SEND IT OF COURSE...SLAMJAMZ.COM, 7139 HWY 85, RIVERDALE, GA 30274

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On 7/29/01 11:37 PM, Joel Z wrote:

Chuck,

I read your book FIGHT THE POWER and in the book you talk about doing spoken word perfoRmances, I was just wondering if you still do this and if so how much do you charge?
Thanx,
AnDrew A

IT'S A LECTURE SERIES AT COLLEGES... ALTHOUGH I'M COMING OUT WITH A HALF RAP, HALF SPOKEN WORD PROJECT AS MISTACHUCK WITH A GROUP CALLED THE FINE ARTS MILITIA. THE MASTER AT THIS, PROFESSOR GRIFF, HAS AN ALBUM, 'AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH', COMING OUT NEXT MONTH ON THE RIGHT STUFF/EMI RECORDS.

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On 7/29/01 11:45 PM, SSpurr S wrote:

G'day Chuck, hows it going?? Love PE and caught you guys at your gig in '98! was off the hook....just wondering if you could help me out with any specific rap lyrics that mention Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird. I am a 10th grade English Teacher and would love any knowledge you cold help me drop to my class.

get back to Sydney asap for another show!

Thanks
Sam S

WHOA!...MAYBE THE E-BOARD CAN HELP OUT...PEACE CHUCK

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On 8/2/01 8:13 AM, Michelle M wrote:

Dear Bro. Chuck,

As-Salaam Alaikum!

How are you brother? I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your Perspectives article on the Eyes of Hip Hop in the Final Call Newspaper. I found it very refreshing to hear an honest and unbiased look at the summit. May Allah forever bless and keep you.

Your sister,
Michelle M
Final Call Newspaper
Music & Entertainment

YOUR COMMENTS ARE APPRECIATED...PEACE CHUCK

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On 8/3/01 11:15 PM, Mlneal777 wrote:

Greetings:

Any chance of another concert at the Apollo. I caught your show in 1990, yes 1990, time to come home. (Smile) Also is Flav still touring with you guys. (Hope so)

Peace,
D.J. Anonymous

WE TOUR IN A BUNCH OF EXOTIC PLACES AROUND THE WORLD...WHEN NEED BE...LIKE OUR LAST CONCERT NEAR THE ROCK OF GILBRALTAR. YUP FLAV IS STILL TOURING. NY GETS IT LIKE A SPECIAL ECLIPSE... ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.

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On 8/3/01 11:40 AM, âÁÒèÁÎ wrote:

Hello Mista Chuck D!

I'm writing you from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I'm very glad to find your e-mail adress, it was like my dream to write some words to you. You know, PE and Run DMC was the first rap-tapes I bought in my life. I grew on PE songs! Your tracks are realy dope, may be I can't understand some lyrics couse I'm white, but PE is still one of my favourite rap-groups. Your lyrics, your solo album, your rapstation.com is like WOW!

May be I should write something about myself? Well, I live in the second biggest russian city after Moscow. I'm fond of rap-music (espesially old school and some fresh jazz-rappers), graffiti art and hip-hop journalism - I wrote for nearly all big russian hip-hop magazines as well as for some other musical periodicals. I know that you like Internet and all abilities it can give. You know, my dream is to make an interview with you - it's possible using ICQ or some chats. I would be really happy if it'll happens. As you can see, my English is not very good, but I think that we can understand each other: I knew that you heard some russian rap - "Broken Sound", if I'm not mistaken.

You know, in Russia there are a lot of dope rap-groups and if you want I can send you some CDs and tapes to check out. The fact is that I know a lot of dope rap-groups and they'll be happy to know your opinion 'bout their stuff. What would you say about it? May be you could find some interesting sh*t fron Russia,who knows? I'll be very glad to get a letter from You. Please write if it's possible and you don't object russians.

Sincerely yours,
Alexey

RUSSIAN RHYME IS ROLLING THRU LIKE CRAZY... NO DOUBT I’M TRYING TO RECRUIT TALENT WORLDWIDE.....

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On 8/10/01 9:34 PM, Thawra21 wrote:

Dear Brother Chuck,

Assalamu Alaikum. I pray that this letter finds you in good health, happy spirits and strong. I am writing you this letter to thank you for years worth of inspiration. I've never written a "fan letter" before, but suddenly felt the urge to show my gratitude to you for being such a positive member of hip hop society and a personal inspiration. I have been a fan of Public Enemy music for a very long time now and have always appreciated the message as well as the beats.

A few days ago I was speaking to a friend of mine, a brother who is working on the Black August celebration on August-12, he told me that you were going to host the event this year. Of course, being a fan, I was extremely excited to hear this news, but since the event is on the day before I am scheduled to leave to Amman Jordan, I wont be able to attend. So, I did what anyone else would do, I begged my homeboy to thank you about 100 times. I asked him to tell you about how I decided to become an activist after hearing your music, how throughout my college years I used "Can't Truss It" as my "theme song" I also asked him to tell you that you are one of the reasons why I became a teacher, and why my brother Omar became a musician.

Today I read your article in the Final Call about the Hip Hop Summit, I had missed the summit this year when I was in Palestine, and was interested to hear your take on it. After reading the article I decided I would write you this letter just in case my friend Kamau was to busy to send all my "thank yous." So there it is, please know that the knowledge you've spread throughout the years through your rhymes have meant a whole lot to people, I know that personally they have meant a world to me. Thank you for your time and I hope to keep seeing you do what you're doing.

In unity and admiration,
Sabrine Mohammad H
Teacher, Amman Jordan, by way of NYC

THANK YOU...I’LL KEEP PUSHIN. PEACE CHUCK

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On 8/11/01 1:38 AM, NAJDYNASTY wrote:

Chuck,

I'm a 20-year-old college student from NE. I've been listening to you since I was 9. You are the most poetic, prophetic voice of our age. Rappers come and go, but you and PE are societal fixtures no amount of label assassination can kill. You are the reason I took up the pen and began rapping more than ten years ago. The moral and intellectual examples you set are unparalelled by anyone in the entertainment industry. God bless you and may He keep you with us, haelthy and productive for years to come.

Naj

THANKS A LOT. PEACE, CHUCK

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On 8/11/01 1:29 PM, Cedric H wrote:

To the Prophet of Rage:

I have to give love to you, Brother. Like the man from the Urban Campfire spot said, I grew from listening to Public Enemy. A little black boy from Louisiana wasn't taught who Vessey and Prosser were, and Malcolm was just another face on the wall that I recognized from a BDP video. Garvey was a guy who wanted to be Napoleon according to my teachers-- I am so glad that I heard the value of truth and a strong mind from P.E. I was forced to be an activist within my high school back then in the late '80s and early '90s-- my heart couldn't let you fight alone.

Now, I am scared beyond explanation. As the preacher said on the show that I watched last night, the elders who gave us so much advice and wise council before are silent now. I need that council now, especially since I am trying to make a difference within my own community now. How do I do that with no help? Give me some hope again, Chuck.

Ra

THANX.... PEACE, CHUCK

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On 8/13/01 9:54 AM, danny j wrote:

Chuck,

Saw you on BET. I had few questions for you:

1. Do you think Tupac has anything to do with the increase of blood and crip activity on the east coast (primarily Newark, NJ). Why has it hit the NYC area so hard?

I THINK A STYLE HAS BEEN PROJECTED SO MUCH IN BLACK MEDIA THAT IT EVENTUALLY BECOMES ATTRACTIVE AND A COMMON INTEREST THAT CAN STEM FROM A COMMON DISINTEREST...

2. Rae from Wu, Treach, DMX have all indirectly made connections to gangs. What are your thoughts?

IT’S THE REPLACING OF THE FAILED FAMILY/COMMUNITY STRUCTURE THEY'RE HARPING ON... ALTHOUGH I THINK CATS ARE TRYING TOO HARD TO BE DOWN WITH SOMETHING FAR AWAY FROM THEIR OWN PERSONAL LIVES...

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On 8/14/01 2:56 AM, Wamo600 wrote:

Hello, I am a black male I reside in richmond virginia and am from a middle class society....however, where i am from has absolutely nothin to do with how i feel in the present society in which i am in right now... i was brought up in a divorced family (a reality which is shared by not only blacks and whites, but by everybody, regardless to sex, race and creed) however was taught that to respect everyone as u would anyone else, regardless as to who they were...

Awhile ago in high school, i read the autobiograhpy of malcolm X and was quite intrigued, however, when i did my own researchin of Holy Nation of Islam, from my own understanding, i was a little disappointed to realize that thru it, it did nothn but preach nothing but seperartion... at that point, i did in fact put it down... have no reason why i think so as much as i want to... but please, i am just a soul like u r....enslaved in a body, i apologize if i have indeed offended u....we are all creations of a higher power, one of which i am not all have no ability of understanding, so forgive me for coming to seek any type of answer...it is no responsiblilty for u to find the true understanding of life within me to fine...for it is within me....it is funny, because i am still drunk...

if u do not at all infact want to respond, then that is fine i can understand, but if u have in fact read all that i have written, then that does make a difference...

j

IN THE PAST, THE NATION OF ISLAM DEALT HARD WITH THE CARDS AMERIKKKA TOSSED AT US IN SUCH AN APARTEID SOCIETY, IN THE PRE-CIVIL RIGHTS DAZE. IT WAS THE METHOD OF DEALING WITH SUCH NON STOP RACISM... EXCLUSTIVITY...THAT WAS 50 YEARS AGO AND BETTER METHODS HAVE COME WITH TRUE UNDERSTANDING OF EACH OTHER AS HUMAN BEINGS, IN THESE PRESENT TIMES... PEACE CHUCK

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On 8/14/01 12:03 PM, Crazyazzspree wrote:

Dear Chuck,

I have had respect for you for many years. You, brother, have always been about the realness in life. You deal with the things we, as a people, must face and enact to start winning in the US way. Doing all this without losing what is good about ourselves.

I am in the industry. It does not surprise me that the Summit dissed small biz. Once the record labels realized they could make off hip hop they decided to convert it to the pop way of promotion and making of records. I am all for financial acheivment but the rap game has went in excess of it. It has become a tool for so many rappers to lie about things they never have done whilst having beefs that are usually carried out by their posse or crew. The funny thing is they dont even know what they are fighting for. I mean most dont own the labels they are on. Most are not making that much money after all is paid out to everyone they owe for the front money yet they still have no unity. One can disagree yet still have unity.

I am aware that it has been a systematic plan from the beginning in this country to have disunity. I expect the lower income African Americans to continue this not those who are actually prospering. It saddens me to think that they dont realize the power they possess. They would rather follow the protocol of landing in jail to provide the credence of their credibility in the rap game. Far too many people are mad at people like Will Smith because he doesnt go to jail. I am not a Will Smith fan but he is a good race model for we, African Americans.

This brings me back to the reason I felt compelled to write you Chuck. You are an excellent example of a race model that African Americans can be proud of. You are strong, intelligent, honest, and commanding of respect because you give it. You dont pull any punches on the truth and in some ways it might have hindered your ability to have that ultimate commercial success. For me and many, you have effected positively and provided hope.

Thanks for the 411 on the summit. Your candor is needed in these troubled times. I am muslim but not of the nation. May Allah watch over you and yours. Peace be unto you Brother.

Sincerely,
S. Benn

I TRY TO AT LEAST CREATE A PLATFORM FOR US PEEPS TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD... THANX. PEACE CHUCK

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On 8/15/01 9:59 PM, David B wrote:

Peace,

I am the God Dasun, DX 21 from the Star & Buc Wild Morning Show.

D is supreme alphabets is Divine and X is unknown. The 21 degree in the English Lesson No. C-1 (1-36) talks of the 17,000,000 who do not know that they are muslims, or have no knowledge of self. The 21 degree in the Lost Found Muslim Lesson #2 (1-40) talks of this being the world of the devil and the father of the devil, Yacub.

It is with this understanding that DX 21 outlines his objectives. To reveal the divine that is unknown to those in 21 who have no knowledge of self.

After talking with Kevin Powell this evening, I thought that I should reach out to you. I was at Black August and took exception to some of your statements, not beacuse I am defending Hot 97, but because I have been there for almost two years and very few seem to consider me a resource to the propagation of the much needed "right foods" that the 85% that listen to that station need.

I have also been made aware that some people were disturbed by my statements. I did not see why, since I did not lie, but I was made to realize that since I was the first to really talk about Black August at length in Morning Drive on Hot 97, my negative comments may have put a cloud over the message that I was trying to convey.

Why is this relevant to you?

I went on a tangent because after being in hostile waters over and over again with people that I should be bonding with, I was upset at your statements. Why? Because I took them personally. As a person whose thinking was partially shaped and strongly influenced by your work, I felt as if I was been rebuked by a parent to a certain extent, when I had done nothing but my best to live according to my upbringing.

I do not agree with generalizations. I did not seek to generalize with my statements, but many people within the movement have generalized Hot 97 in that they do not consider what I can bring to the table as the one who is behind enemy lines.

Harry Allen seemed to understand when I spoke to him Sunday. I am nothing but righteous, I use unorthodox tactics, but ours is an unorthodox battle.

I wish to correspond with you further, I hope I didn't ramble in this too much. I have a lot to express and this does it no justice.

I met you at the UN for the Hiphop proclaimation signing. I sent you an e-mail, I heard nothing from you. If you are going to go after the station like that without taking stock of me then I think that you should re-read the story of lot and sodom and gommarah for there is a righteous man in that city (Hot 97)...

Remember... He Cipher Truth Born God! (Hot 97)

Do the Math, for my cipher is truth.

PEACE
DASUN ALLAH
(DX 21 KRAZO SCHIZOPHRENIK)

At war internally and externally... but hopefully not eternally.

I JUST DON'T AGREE WITH THE ONE-SIDEDNESS THE STATION PROJECTS. I AS AN ADULT CAN HANDLE ANYTHING, HOWEVER LARGELY YOU HAVE ADULTS SPITTING ADULT ISSUES CONTINUOUSLY TO A MAJORITY ADOLESCENT AUDIENCE. BROADCASTING HAS LONG GARNERED A MIND CONTROL OVER THE BLACK COMMUNITY... AND VERY FEW ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF KEEPING THE COMMUNITY FORWARD. BIG PIMPIN AND LUDICRIS' "I GOT HOES" ISN’T EVEN IN EDITED FORM... ONE HAS TO MAKE A CONSCIOUS DECISION TO EVEN KEEP THE RADIO ON AMONGST YOUTH... IT LEAVES ONE WITH TERRORISTIC THOUGHTS OF THEIR OWNERSHIP...

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On 8/18/01 9:09 PM, Naturner2001 wrote:

Are U still doing it?

YUP, A NEW SEASON STARTS THIS FALL, WWW.BRINGTHENOISE.COM INTERNET RADIO SHOWS 9 PM EST ON SATURDAYS... SUITCASE RADIO IS TWICE A MONTH AND BEATS RHYMES AND LIFE, THE HIP HOP NEWS SHOW, TWO TO THREE TIMES A MONTH...

'IF YOU DONT CATCH EM LIVE CATCH THE ARCHIVES'

ON THE REAL VISUALS STARTING ONCE A MONTH ON WWW.RAPSTATION.COM

E-mail me: mistachuck@rapstati on.com