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Flavor Flav

1959–

United States

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William Jonathan Drayton Jr. (born March 16, 1959), better known by his stage name Flavor Flav ( FLAY-vər FLAYV), is an American rapper, hype man, and television personality. Known for his catchphrase "Yeah, boyeee!" when performing, he is a founding member, alongside Chuck D, of Public Enemy, a rap group that has earned six Grammy Award nominations.

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