DMX Is Excited While Meeting Rakim for the First Time
The two legendary MCs show mutual love and respect.
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Rakim Delivers a Classic Performance at SOBs
Last night, hip-hop legend and God MC, Rakim, held a rare and special performance at the popular New York City venue, SOBs. Rakim, considered as one of the greatest MC's of all-time, performed an epic 30 minute set that included all of his hits, as well as some surprise guest appearances...
Today in Hip-Hop: Eric B. & Rakim Drop 'Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em'
On this day, May 22, in hip-hop history, Eric B. and Rakim dropped 'Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em.'
Rakim Is Working On a New Album
The God MC is prepping his next solo album. Six years after the release of his last official project, The Seventh Seal, Rakim is hoping to put out his fourth solo album in 2015. "I'm working on something now, man. I'm trying to get a few of the right producers in pocket and get the chemistry of the album together," Ra told Montreality
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Happy Birthday, Rakim, Rick Ross and J. Cole!
Today, Jan. 28, should be declared a hip-hop holiday! Today is Rakim, Rick Ross And J. Cole's birthdays!
The 2014 Global Spin Awards Recap
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Global Spin Awards took place in New York City. Honoring the best and most talented DJ's, the Global Spin Awards counted with an elite cast of presenters, hosts, and artists along with pioneering DJ's and the best DJ's of today's era...
Big Daddy Kane And Rakim To Perform At The Apollo Theater
The Five Percent Nation is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and doing it big by bringing hip-hop legends to New York City's Apollo Theater. Featuring Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Brand Nubian, Erykah Badu, and DJ Kay Slay, the show is part of "The God & Hip-Hop Weekend" which will take place in New York City the weekend of October 3-5. Th
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Rakim Wants To Work With Jay Z And Dr. Dre Again
Rakim, Dr. Dre, and Jay Z collaborated back in 2002 for "The Watcher 2," which was featured on Jay Z's, Blueprint 2. Twelve years later, it appears that Rakim wants another helping of Dre's masterful pleasantries and follow up the classic record with another. He ...
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