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Public Enemy (Literally) Went Back to School On Political Protest Anthem ‘March Madness’

Public Enemy donated all proceeds from the track to two nonprofits, one supporting Black artists and the other working to end gun violence.

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35 years later, and Public Enemy is still fighting the power. And not only that, because in 2025, Chuck D and Flavor Flav put their money where their mouth is. Or, more accurately, where it can do the most good.

When Public Enemy released their first single in five years, “March Madness”, the duo donated all the proceeds to two non-profits. The Black Music Action Coalition, which advocates for and protects Black artists throughout the music industry, and Everytown, which works to end gun violence in America.

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