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) (Page 15)

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 27, 2017
Run-D.M.C. / Rakim Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jul 22, 2017
The Art Of Rap
"The Art Of Rap" / DMX / KRS-One / EPMD / Rakim / Ghostface Killah / Raekwon / Crucial Conflict
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The Chicago Theatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jul 15, 2017
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2017
DMX / Rakim / The Lox / EarthGang / Torae / Oshun / DJ Rob Swift / Mister Cee / Stretch and Bobbito / Ralph Mcdaniels / Combat Jack / DJ Sickamore
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The Bodega New York, New York, United States
Jul 07, 2017
Eric B. / Rakim

Eric B. / Rakim at Apollo Theater

Apollo Theater New York, New York, United States
Jun 03, 2017
Slick Rick / Ginuwine / Rakim Columbus Commons Columbus, Ohio, United States
Jun 01, 2017
Rakim / Ill Conscious / Guy Grams / Big Guy / Handles Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, Maryland, United States
May 29, 2017
Rakim Gas Monkey Live! Dallas, Texas, United States
May 26, 2017
Rakim The Ready Room St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Apr 28, 2017
Art Of Cool Music Festival
"Art Of Cool Music Festival" / Matthew Stevens / Makaya McCraven / Chief Adjuah (FKA: Christian Scott) / Will Wildfire / Nance / Sky Blew / Marquis Hill / Kooley High / Shaun Martin / Theo Croker / Masego / Stella Santana / GoldLink / St. Beauty / Rakim / JMSN Show all bands
Downtown Durham Durham, North Carolina, United States
Apr 18, 2017
DJ T.B.A / Tony Touch / Grand Master Caz / Rakim Cielo New York, New York, United States
Apr 02, 2017 –
Apr 09, 2017
Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage 2017
R. Kelly / Mary J. Blige / Ice Cube / Anthony Hamilton / Fantasía / Trina / K-Ci & Jojo / Trick Daddy / Dru Hill / Rakim / DJ Quik / Evelyn "Champagne" King / Silk / The Bar-Kays / Shannon / Adina Howard / Anita Ward / Mc Ren / Maze / Ruben Studdard / Brick / One Way / Troop / Yarbrough & Peoples / Frankie Beverly / DJ Yella / Tito Jackson / Al Hudson / Confunkshun Show all bands
Port New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Mar 17, 2017
Rakim Gothic Theatre Englewood, Colorado, United States
Mar 16, 2017
Rakim / Bullheadded Black Sheep Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Mar 15, 2017
Rakim Amsterdam Bar and Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Mar 02, 2017
The Soul Rebels / Melle Mel / Rakim Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Feb 10, 2017
Stevie B / Lisa Lisa / Rakim / TKA / Information Society / Jungle Brothers / Black Sheep / George Lamond / Judy Torres / DJ Kool / Shannon / Co.ro. / Noel / Giggles / David Torres / Lisette Melendez / Marshall Jefferson Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Dec 17, 2016
Legends of The Mic
Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh / MC Lyte / Rakim / MC Shan / EPMD / Black Sheep / Onyx
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The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Oct 22, 2016
Masters of Ceremony / Rick Ross / Method Man / Redman / House of Pain / Rakim / Mobb Deep / The Pharcyde / Pete Rock & CL Smooth / N.O.R.E. / Jungle Brothers / M.O.P. Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 22, 2016
Oct 08, 2016
VIA Festival
"VIA Festival" / Rakim / Junglepussy / Juliana Huxtable / Lee Bannon / Abby / Fee Lion
Various Venues Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 09, 2016
Rakim The Red Dot Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 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
 New York, New York, United States
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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
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]

Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
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
 New York, New York, 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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