Public Enemy Unleashes March Madness to Protest Crooked Politicians and Gun Violence

Public Enemy, the iconic rap group, has released a new protest single titled "March Madness" in honor of Juneteenth. The song is described as a powerful rebuke against crooked politicians and the ongoing crisis of gun violence. All proceeds from the track will be donated to the Black Music Action Coalition Human Rights Fund and Everytown, a non-profit organization against gun violence. The song is a collaboration with a collective of students, including lyricists from Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, and Howard University. Flavor Flav, one of the group's members, noted in a statement that it was an honor to work with the students to create a protest anthem about important issues facing humanity. "It's horrible what's going on right now around the world and especially here," he said. "I hate it. But I got a voice and a platform and we are still fighting the power and for positive change all these years later." Chuck D, the other member of Public Enemy, added that gun violence is not normal behavior but has been normalized for too long. "We need to treat it like the sickness and the epidemic that it is," he said. The group is currently in the midst of an international tour and will perform at London's Royal Albert Hall on June 27. Additional dates in the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Poland, Austria, Serbia, Hungary, and Greece have also been announced. In addition to the new single, Rolling Stone readers can also check out some of their favorite lists such as "The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs" and "All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked." Don't forget to sign up for Rolling Stone's newsletter for the latest news and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.