Flavor Flav Calls For U.S. Total Gun Ban In Newsweek Op-Ed

Flavor Flav, the iconic rapper and member of Public Enemy, is calling for a total ban on firearms in the United States amid what he describes as an epidemic of gun violence, particularly in schools. In a heartfelt Newsweek op-ed, Flav emphasizes his personal experience with guns and incarceration, expressing deep fear for his children's safety and criticizing weak gun protection laws that allow firearms to fall into the wrong hands. Alongside the release of Public Enemy’s protest song “March Madness,” which condemns politicians and the NRA's influence, Flav highlights how fear and power drive America's gun culture and argues that banning guns would eliminate the need for self-protection. He also points to the normalization of school shootings, noting that many perpetrators are driven by feelings of fear and powerlessness. Flav's message stresses the urgent need for unity and gun reform to protect children and communities from ongoing violence. The song and op-ed together aim to reignite national conversation and inspire change against a backdrop of rising mass shootings in 2025.