Biography
Richard Griffin (born August 1, 1960), better known by his stage name Professor Griff, is an American rapper, spoken word artist, and lecturer currently residing in Atlanta. He was a member of the hip hop group Public Enemy, serving as the group's Minister of Information.
During his time with Public Enemy, he was an adherent of the ideas espoused by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, which informed both Griffin's and Public Enemy's ideological views. Having served in the U.S. Army and cultivating an interest in martial arts, he trained the S1W security team that toured with Public Enemy dressed in military uniforms, doing choreographed military step drills on stage.
Filmography
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Movies 10
self 8
Self
Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop (2019)
Movie
Rappeur
Public Enemy Live at the Metro Theatre (2014)
Movie
Self
Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy (2013)
Movie
Self
Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage (2011)
Movie
Self
The Obama Deception (2009)
Movie
Himself
Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome (2007)
Movie
Herself
Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live! (2007)
Movie
Self
Public Enemy - Live from House of Blues (2001)
Movie
Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live! (1989)
Movie
Self
Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987 (1987)
Movie
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2007
2009
2019
2019
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