Rakim Concert History

Rakim (pronounced rah-KIM) (Born William Michael Griffin Jr. on January 28, 1968 in Long Island, New York, USA) is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop. He is consistently cited as one of the most skilled (and top amongst the most influential) MCs of all time due to his exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship, he revolutionized hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow, elaborate metaphors and rapid delivery. Together with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums between 1987 and 1992.

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Rakim Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 30, 2026
Upcoming
Rakim City Winery Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 29, 2026
Upcoming
Rakim City Winery Nashville Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Oct 28, 2026
Upcoming
Rakim Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Oct 22, 2026
Upcoming
Rakim Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States
Oct 18, 2026
Upcoming
Ice-T / Big Daddy Kane / Rakim / DJ Jazzy Jeff / The Sugarhill Gang Walmart AMP (Arkansas Music Pavilion) Rogers, Arkansas, United States
Oct 16, 2026
Upcoming
Rakim City Winery St. Louis, City Foundry St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Oct 15, 2026
Upcoming
Rakim Dakota Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 14, 2026
Upcoming
Rakim City Winery Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 08, 2026
Upcoming
Rakim City Winery Boston Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 07, 2026
Upcoming
DJ Cassidy / Big Daddy Kane / Chubb Rock / Doug E. Fresh / Onyx / Special Ed / Monie Love / Rakim / Nice & Smooth / Rob Base / EPMD / Grand Puba / 3rd Bass / Slick Rick Hard Rock Live at the Mark G. Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Aug 01, 2026
Upcoming
Doug E. Fresh / Big Daddy Kane / Chubb Rock / Rakim / Slick Rick / KWAMÉ Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Mableton, Georgia, United States
May 31, 2026
Rakim City Winery NYC New York, New York, United States
May 12, 2026
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Blue Note Jazz Club Los Angeles, California, United States
May 11, 2026
Rakim Blue Note Jazz Club Los Angeles, California, United States
May 10, 2026
Rakim Blue Note Jazz Club Los Angeles, California, United States
May 04, 2026
Rakim Trees Dallas, Texas, United States
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May 03, 2026
Rakim City Winery St. Louis, City Foundry St. Louis, Missouri, United States
May 02, 2026
Rakim City Winery Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 18, 2026
Rakim The Webster Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Mar 28, 2026
Rakim City Winery NYC New York, New York, United States

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Kanye West / Ye / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
 New York, New York, United States
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Kanye West / Ye / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
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Rock the Bells 2008 on Aug 16, 2008 [362-small]

Rock the Bells 2008
Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Rock the Bells 2008 on Aug 16, 2008 [361-small]

Rock the Bells 2008
Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Rakim on Jul 30, 2023 [545-small]

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Jul 30, 2023
 Napa, California, United States
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Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc on Nov 19, 2009 [246-small]

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Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
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Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
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Nov 19, 2009
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Nov 19, 2009
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
East Coast Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
Gangster Rap
Old School Hip Hop
New York
Old School
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Latest Setlist (05/12/2026):

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  1. Eric B. Is President
  2. Let the Rhythm Hit 'em
  3. Casualties of War
  4. Move the Crowd
  5. My Melody
  6. In the Ghetto
  7. Addictive
  8. What's on Your Mind
  9. Mahogany
  10. Don't Sweat the Technique
  11. I Ain't No Joke
  12. Microphone Fiend
  13. I Know You Got Soul
  14. Juice (Know the Ledge)
  15. Paid in Full

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 30 concerts
2025 13 concerts
2024 34 concerts
2023 55 concerts
2022 53 concerts
2021 17 concerts
2020 10 concerts
2019 22 concerts
2018 27 concerts
2017 32 concerts
2016 34 concerts
2015 33 concerts
2014 40 concerts
2013 36 concerts
2012 15 concerts
2011 37 concerts
2010 17 concerts
2009 24 concerts
2008 15 concerts
2007 29 concerts
2006 39 concerts
2004 1 concert
2002 2 concerts
2000 1 concert
1998 7 concerts
1997 1 concert
1987 1 concert
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