Chuck D Defends Madonna Against Ageist Criticism

The Public Enemy rapper compares ageism to racism in his defense of the pop star's performance on her Celebration Tour.

Chuck D, the 63-year-old rapper from Public Enemy, has defended Madonna against ageist trolls criticizing her performance during her career-spanning Celebration Tour.
Madonna, 65, has been criticized for her dancing abilities, with a video of her holding onto a bar during a performance going viral.
Chuck D compared ageism to racism in his defense of Madonna, stating that 'ageism sometimes gets like racism both ways if you let it.'
Madonna's Celebration Tour commemorates the 40th anniversary of her debut album and includes an international run of 78 shows.
The tour was postponed following Madonna’s hospitalization in June 2023 for a serious bacterial infection.