Public Enemy - Dont Believe The Hype Apr 2026

Media distortion, sensationalism, and Black culture portrayal Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman's Manufacturing Consent

The song remains a touchstone for listeners who value its message of independent thinking and media literacy. Public Enemy - Dont Believe The Hype

“The essence of the book surely transferred into Chuck D's lyrics... where he paints the media as an adversary to Public Enemy because of their overly negative coverage of the group.” American Songwriter · PublicEnemyVEVO · 2 years ago Public Enemy - Dont Believe The Hype