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Public Enemy Backs Jimmy Kimmel, Delivers Electrifying Medley in Brooklyn
30 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Public Enemy performed a medley of hits on Jimmy Kimmel Live
- Flavor Flav showed support for Kimmel's recent FCC and Trump struggles
- The group released a surprise album "Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025" in June
On September 30, 2025, the legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, performing a rousing medley of their classic tracks in a show of support for the host. Taking the stage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where Kimmel is hosting a week of shows, the group delivered electrifying renditions of "Don't Believe the Hype," "The Hits Just Keep on Comin'," and their iconic anthem "Fight the Power."
During the performance, Flavor Flav made a point to shout out Kimmel, acknowledging the host's recent struggles with the FCC and former President Donald Trump. Flav then turned around to display the words "Fight the Power" on his jacket, setting the tone for the group's defiant and politically-charged set.
Public Enemy's appearance comes just a few months after the surprise release of their latest album, "Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025," which dropped in June via Bandcamp. The group has been touring throughout the summer and fall, with a few more dates scheduled, including a performance at Reggae Rise Up in Las Vegas on October 4 and a show at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, on November 14.
