Jimmy Kimmel’s return to his hometown of Brooklyn for a particular run of Jimmy Kimmel Stay! episodes got here with an additional enhance of solidarity from legendary hip hop group Public Enemy.

The late night time host has been within the headlines after his suspension over remarks aimed toward Charlie Kirk and his ongoing clashes with President Donald Trump, however Public Enemy made positive to let him know he wasn’t standing alone.

Throughout Monday night time’s taping, Chuck D and Taste Flav hit the stage with a medley of classics, operating by way of “Don’t Imagine the Hype” and “Struggle the Energy,” whereas slipping of their newest launch “The Hits Simply Maintain On Comin.” Earlier than diving into the efficiency, Taste Flav paused to ship Kimmel a direct message of help. “I simply need you to know that Public Enemy all the time received your again,” he mentioned to cheers from the Brooklyn crowd.

The second doubled as each a efficiency and an announcement, tying the group’s decades-long custom of socially charged music with a public present of unity for the embattled host. It was a reminder that hip hop and late night time comedy nonetheless intersect as highly effective platforms for cultural commentary and resistance.