Public Enemy is parting ways with one of its founding members, Flavor Flav, EW confirmed on Sunday.
Rolling Stonefirst reported Flav’s exit from the group.
“We thank him for his years of service and wish him well.

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Flav and Chuck D founded the group in the mid-’80s, with other members joining after.
They also revealed the group is releasing a new album,Loud Is Not Enough, in April.
“The last final note was my last straw was long ago,” he first wrote.
EW reached out to representatives for Chuck D and Flavor Flav for further comment.