Rakim, EPMD, MC Lyte & More to Headline Heavy D Tribute Concert in ChicagoRakim, EPMD, MC Lyte & More to Headline Heavy D Tribute Concert in ChicagoA host of legends, including Rakim, EPMD, MC Lyte, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane and Da Brat, will headline a Heavy D Tribute concert in Chicago on Saturday night (Feb. 18)...mlelinwallamlelinwalla
Picture This: Week RecapPicture This: Week RecapFrom rappers to eye candy, here's your chance to picture everything you missed...XXL StaffXXL Staff
A$AP Rocky and His Mom Speak About Meeting RakimA$AP Rocky and His Mom Speak About Meeting RakimA$AP Rocky, who was named after the God Emcee, and his mother talk to XXL about his first headlining show in NYC and meeting Rakim...XXL StaffXXL Staff
A$AP Rocky Meets Rakim at Hot 97 [Video]A$AP Rocky Meets Rakim at Hot 97 [Video]During an interview with Angie Martinez, A$AP Rocky—real name Rakim Mayers—gets introduced to the God MC, Rakim. Take a look at the encounter below...XXL StaffXXL Staff
BLOG: XXL‘s Dream CyphersBLOG: XXL‘s Dream CyphersIn the wake of last week's BET Hip Hop Awards cyphers, XXL staffers picked rappers for their dream cypher. Who's on your roster?XXL StaffXXL Staff
Eric B. & Rakim Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of FameEric B. & Rakim Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of FameEric B. & Rakim and the Beastie Boys are on the ballot for next year's possible inductees...jessejesse
The Age Game: XXL Looks Back at Rappers’ Breakout YearsThe Age Game: XXL Looks Back at Rappers’ Breakout YearsXXLMag.com investigates hip-hop's biggest stars and how old they were when they finally made their breakthrough...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Rakim, EPMD to Play Free Show in Central ParkRakim, EPMD to Play Free Show in Central ParkThe God MC will be performing Paid in Full in its entirety... jessejesse
Rakim & The Roots Revisit Paid in FullRakim & The Roots Revisit Paid in FullRakim and The Roots celebrate upcoming anniversary of Paid in Full...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Rakim Speaks on His Favorite VerseRakim Speaks on His Favorite VerseRakim speaks on his favorite verse, which he says is from the song "The Punisher"...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Nas, Wiz Khalifa, More to Play SummerStageNas, Wiz Khalifa, More to Play SummerStageNYC hosts a slew of rap concerts this summer throughout the five boros...jessejesse
Blackstar Bring Out Jay Electronica In London At the Science Of Speech concert with Rakim, De La Soul and Blackstar in London, Talib Kweli & Mos Def brought out Jay El.nicolelnicolel