Public Enemy is commemorating the 35th anniversary of their album Apocalypse 91: The Enemy Strikes Black, while being honored at the 2026 BMAC Gala alongside Patti LaBelle and Common. The group has also been featured in recent performances with Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi at a New Jersey concert, and will headline the inaugural True Rhythm Festival in Penticton. Questlove has reflected on the legacy of sampling, drawing parallels between its evolution and the rise of AI in music.