Public Enemy has fired Flavor Flav after he sent cease-and-desist to Bernie Sanders

The hypeman known around the world for spiritedly shouting out “Yeah, boy” and making his own name a catchphrase is unemployed.

Public Enemy shared with Rolling Stone on Sunday that the legendary rap group would be permanently “moving forward” without Flavor Flav. The announcement comes two days after Flav, whose real name is William Drayton, sent a cease-and-desist letter to Bernie Sanders over Chuck D’s concert at the campaign’s Los Angeles rally.

“Public Enemy and Public Enemy Radio will be moving forward without Flavor Flav,” the hip-hop legends said in a brief statement Sunday. “We thank him for his years of service and wish him well.”

The group performed at the livestreamed rally Sunday evening. On Friday, Drayton’s lawyer Matthew Friedman sent the legal letter to Sanders’ campaign, accusing the team of using the hypeman’s “unauthorized likeness, image, and trademarked clock” to promote the rally. Flavor Flav said he “has not endorsed any political candidate.”

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In the letter, Flavor Flav points out that Chuck D would perform at the rally, not the entire group, which also includes Professor Griff and DJ Lord.

“Those who truly know what Public Enemy stands for know what time it is. There is no Public Enemy without Flavor Flav,” the letter states.

Chuck D clarified the reasons for firing his hypeman of 35 years in a series of tweets Sunday. The lyricist claimed the issue was not about an endorsement; instead he said Flavor Flav refused to be involved because he does not do “free benefit shows.” Chuck D also spoke about previous legal issues he’s had with his former bandmate.

Public Enemy Radio will release a new album in April, according to reports in December.