William Jonathan Drayton, Jr. born March 16, 1959 in Charlotte, North Carolina. known by his stage name Flavor Flav, is an American rapper, classically traine pianist, trombonist, television star, hype man, DJ, and member of the politically conscious hip hop group Public Enemy. Flavor Flav's visual trademark is an oversized clock hanging from his neck, so 'You know what time it is'. After falling out of the public eye in former years, he has recently reappeared as a star of American reality television. He has starred in multiple VH1 programs, including Flavor of Love, and the 2007 Comedy Central Roast. His catchphrase is a very emphasized "yeah boy" that sounds like "yeeeeah booooyyyyee", which he uses as an introduction to himself or his performances, as well as an answer.