William Jonathan Drayton Jr.
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Best Known For:Public Enemy
Breakthrough:Founding and releasing debut album with Public Enemy in 1987
10 Quick Facts About William Jonathan Drayton Jr.
- Full Name: William Jonathan Drayton Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the album Yo! Bum Rush the Show
- Current Role: Hip-Hop Artist and Television Personality
- Current Show: Public Enemy
- Age: 67 years old
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1959
- Place of Birth: Roosevelt, Long Island, New York
- Marital Status: Single
William Jonathan Drayton Jr. Age
William Jonathan Drayton Jr. is about 67 years old as of 2026. William Jonathan Drayton Jr. was born in 1959.
William Jonathan Drayton Jr. Height
William Jonathan Drayton Jr. stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
He attended Adelphi University.
- Adelphi University
- Period: 1978
Career & Work
William Jonathan Drayton Jr.'s career includes business leadership roles with Public Enemy and VH1.
Organization: Public Enemy
Role: Co-founder / Hype Man
Period: 1985–Present
Details: Global · Highly influential hip-hop group member.
Organization: VH1
Role: Reality Star
Period: 2004–2008
Details: United States · Starred in The Surreal Life, Strange Love, and Flavor of Love.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Yo! Bum Rush the Show and Flavor of Love.
Other
- Work: Yo! Bum Rush the Show (Artist, 1987) — Public Enemy debut album.
- Work: Flavor of Love (Self, 2006–2008) — VH1 dating show.
Awards & Achievements
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award — The Recording Academy — Public Enemy
William Jonathan Drayton Jr. Family & Relationships
William Jonathan Drayton Jr. is single. He has 7 children, including Shanique Drayton and William Drayton.
- Father: William Drayton Sr.
- Mother: Anna Drayton
- Children:
- Shanique Drayton
- William Drayton
- Dazyna Drayton
- Karma Drayton
- Kayla Drayton
- Quanah Drayton
- Jordan Drayton (2019)
Lesser Known Facts
- He accidentally burned down his family home as a child while playing with lighters.
- He is a classically trained pianist and can play over 15 instruments.
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Jonathan Drayton Jr.
- Popular As: Flavor Flav
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1959
- Age: 67
- Birthday: March 16
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Roosevelt, Long Island, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Drayton Sr.
- Mother: Anna Drayton
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Chuck D (Collaborator • Public Enemy Co-founder)
- Karen Moss (Former Partner)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flavorflavofficial/
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/FlavorFlav
