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Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five is an influential American Hip Hop group formed in the South Bronx of New York City in 1978. The group consists of one DJ, Grandmaster Flash, and five rappers: Melle Mel, his brother the Kid Creole, Mr. Ness (aka Scorpio), and Raheim. Known for their pioneering use of turntablism, break-beat deejaying, choreographed stage routines, and impactful lyricism, they played a significant role in the early development of Hip-Hop music. The group gained fame in the early 1980s with their first successful single "Freedom" and their iconic track "The Message," which is often regarded as one of the most influential Hip Hop songs. However, in 1983, tensions arose between Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel, leading to the group's disbandment. A reunion in 1987 resulted in a new album, but the group eventually disbanded permanently. Active for five years, they released two studio albums and were the first Hip Hop group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

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