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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Past Rakim Tours & Concerts (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 20, 2025
Rakim / Slick Rick / Chuck D

Represent! feat. Rakim, Chuck D, Slick Rick, and Raina Simone

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, New Jersey, United States
Aug 17, 2025
DJ Cassidy / Super Cat / Big Daddy Kane / Black Sheep / Buckshot / CL Smooth / Doug E. Fresh / Havoc / KRS-One / M.O.P. / Nice & Smooth / Onyx / Rakim / Slick Rick Hard Rock Live at the Mark G. Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Aug 16, 2025
Yolanda Adams / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Deon Cole / Rakim / Estelle / AverySunshine / Rochelle Fleming / Terisa Griffin / Tarrey Torae / Terry Hunter Wintrust Arena Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 09, 2025
Rakim Stapleton Waterfront Park New York, New York, United States
Jul 26, 2025
Rakim Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 23, 2025
Rakim / Kurupt / Planet Asia

Rakim & Friends

John Anson Ford Amphitheatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 22, 2025
Rakim House of Blues San Diego San Diego, California, United States
Jul 21, 2025
Rakim / Coyote The Observatory Santa Ana, California, United States
Jul 16, 2025
Rakim Yoshi's Oakland, California, United States
Jul 15, 2025
Rakim Yoshi's Oakland, California, United States
Jun 05, 2025
Cancelled
Big Daddy Kane / MC Lyte / Kool Moe Dee / EPMD / Rob Base / The Sugarhill Gang / Monie Love / Dana Dane / Rakim Indiana Farmers Coliseum Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jun 04, 2025 –
Jun 08, 2025
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 2025
Talib Kweli / Rakim / Butcher Brown / The Soul Rebels / Dumpstaphunk / Kat Wright / James Francies / George Porter Jr. / Paris Monster / Roy Hargrove Big Band / Nicole Mitchell / おかん / Vorcza / Sabouyouma / Anthony Tidd's Quite Sane
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Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 2025 Burlington, Vermont, United States
Feb 27, 2025
Rakim / Spinderella / Igmar Thomas / Ed Lover Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall New York, New York, United States
Dec 14, 2024
The Lox @ Westchester County Center
The Lox / Cam'ron / Ghostface Killah / Benny the Butcher / Rapsody / Talib Kweli / Rakim / Remy Ma / Carl Thomas / Dave East / 50 Cent
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Westchester County Center White Plains, New York, United States
Nov 29, 2024
The Winter Club / Darryl / Selecta / Rakim Mirano Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium
Show Duplicate for Nov 29, 2024
Nov 17, 2024
Rock The Bells Cruise
Busta Rhymes / Method Man & Redman / Jadakiss / E-40 / scarface / Rakim / Talib Kweli / Digable Planets / Twista / goodie mob / Mia X / 8ball & MJG / Sa-roc / The Soul Rebels / Kid Capri / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Mannie Fresh / DJ Red Alert / DJ Scratch / DJ Epps / Hourglass / Roxanne Shante / Nick Cannon Show all bands
Norwegian Gem OCEAN
Nov 16, 2024
Rock The Bells Cruise
Busta Rhymes / Method Man & Redman / Jadakiss / E-40 / scarface / Rakim / Talib Kweli / Digable Planets / Twista / goodie mob / Mia X / 8ball & MJG / Sa-roc / The Soul Rebels / Kid Capri / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Mannie Fresh / DJ Red Alert / DJ Scratch / DJ Epps / Hourglass / Roxanne Shante / Nick Cannon Show all bands
Norwegian Gem OCEAN
Nov 15, 2024
Rock The Bells Cruise
Busta Rhymes / Method Man & Redman / Jadakiss / E-40 / scarface / Rakim / Talib Kweli / Digable Planets / Twista / goodie mob / Mia X / 8ball & MJG / Sa-roc / The Soul Rebels / Kid Capri / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Mannie Fresh / DJ Red Alert / DJ Scratch / DJ Epps / Hourglass / Roxanne Shante / Nick Cannon Show all bands
Norwegian Gem OCEAN
Nov 14, 2024
Rock The Bells Cruise
Busta Rhymes / Method Man & Redman / Jadakiss / E-40 / scarface / Rakim / Talib Kweli / Digable Planets / Twista / goodie mob / Mia X / 8ball & MJG / Sa-roc / The Soul Rebels / Kid Capri / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Mannie Fresh / DJ Red Alert / DJ Scratch / DJ Epps / Hourglass / Roxanne Shante / Nick Cannon Show all bands
Norwegian Gem OCEAN
Nov 13, 2024
Rock The Bells Cruise
Busta Rhymes / Method Man & Redman / Jadakiss / E-40 / scarface / Rakim / Talib Kweli / Digable Planets / Twista / goodie mob / Mia X / 8ball & MJG / Sa-roc / The Soul Rebels / Kid Capri / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Mannie Fresh / DJ Red Alert / DJ Scratch / DJ Epps / Hourglass / Roxanne Shante / Nick Cannon Show all bands
Norwegian Gem OCEAN

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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
 New York, New York, United States
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Fun Fun Fun Fest
Nov 5, 2011
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc on Nov 19, 2009 [238-small]

Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
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Nov 19, 2009
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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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Rock the Bells 2008 on Aug 16, 2008 [361-small]

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Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
East Coast Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
Gangster Rap
Old School Hip Hop
New York
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Latest Setlist (05/31/2026):

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  1. Grim Freestyle
  2. Trunks
  3. HIGHJACK
  4. ORDER OF PROTECTION
  5. HELICOPTER
  6. STOLE YA FLOW
  7. A$AP Forever
  8. STOP SNITCHING
  9. PLAYA
  10. Tailor Swif
  11. RIOT (Rowdy Pipe'n)
  12. STFU
  13. PUNK ROCKY
  14. Sundress
  15. Praise the Lord (Da Shine)
  16. GEMSTONEZ ITZ THA GR1M
  17. Slob on My Knob / Plain Jane / No Limit
  18. DECEMBER 31ST
  19. Yamborghini High
  20. Telephone Calls
  21. Hella Hoes
  22. Purple Swag
  23. Peso
  24. LVL
  25. Wassup
  26. Goldie
  27. Fuckin' Problems
  28. Fashion Killa
  29. Everyday
  30. Jukebox Joints
  31. L$D
  32. DON'T BE DUMB

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 31 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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