Jello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist, and political activist, best known as the lead singer of the punk rock band Dead Kennedys. He gained fame in the late 1970s and 1980s for his provocative lyrics that addressed social and political issues, often critiquing consumerism and government policies. In addition to his music career, Biafra has been involved in various political movements and ran for the Green Party presidential nomination in 2000. He continues to perform and speak on topics such as civil liberties, environmentalism, and corporate influence in politics.