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 18)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 05, 2015
Naughty By Nature / Salt-N-Pepa at Lakefront Arena
Naughty By Nature / Salt-N-Pepa / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Rakim / Whodini / DJ Kool
Lakefront Arena New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Aug 19, 2015
Rakim / Mr. Cheeks / Dres B.B. King Blues Club & Grill New York, New York, United States
Aug 11, 2015
Rakim Summerstage, Marcus Garvey Park New York, New York, United States
Jul 25, 2015
Rakim / Stoic / Fresh Breath Committee / Travellers Music / Mf Kaaos / Dj Heron / DJ Big Spade Herman's Hideaway Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 19, 2015
Rakim / Luke Tailor Harlow's Sacramento, California, United States
Jul 18, 2015
The Art Of Rap Music Festival (SoCal)
"The Art Of Rap Music Festival" (SoCal) / The Game / Ice-T / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Afrika Bambaataa / Big Daddy Kane / Biz Markie / DJ Quik / Doug E. Fresh / EPMD / King T / Melle Mel / Kool Moe Dee / Kurtis Blow / Mack 10 / Treach / Kay Gee / Rakim / Ras Kass / Slick Rick / Tha Alkaholiks / Too $hort / Warren G / Xzibit Show all bands
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Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
Jul 11, 2015
Salt-N-Pepa / Doug E. Fresh / Rob Base / Rakim / Next / Rico Love / Jidenna / Leela James / Kayla Brianna Sahlen's Stadium Rochester, New York, United States
Jun 26, 2015
Masters of Ceremony / DMX / Shabba Ranks / The Lox / Rakim / Mase / Pete Rock & CL Smooth / Brand Nubian / DAS EFX Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
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Jun 14, 2015
Rakim 1st Ward / Chop Shop Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 13, 2015
Rakim Paparazzi Night Club Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Jun 12, 2015
Rakim The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
May 23, 2015
Ice Cube / MC Lyte / Rakim / scarface / Big Daddy Kane Fox Theatre Detroit Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 22, 2015
Rakim The Westcott Theater Syracuse, New York, United States
Apr 16, 2015
Rakim / Chill Moody
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Underground Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 04, 2015
DMX / EPMD / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Slick Rick / Kid Capri Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, New Jersey, United States
Mar 26, 2015
Rakim / Dead Prez The Theatre, Mr. Smalls Millvale, Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 28, 2015
The Soul Rebels / Black Thought / Rakim / Pharoahe Monch / Roy Hargrove / Afrika Bambaataa / DJ Enuff Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Feb 27, 2015
The Soul Rebels / Black Thought / Rakim / Pharoahe Monch / Roy Hargrove / Afrika Bambaataa / DJ Enuff Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Feb 26, 2015
The Soul Rebels / Black Thought / Rakim / Pharoahe Monch / Roy Hargrove / Afrika Bambaataa / DJ Enuff Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Feb 07, 2015
Rakim / Slick Rick

Rakim / Slick Rick at The Howard Theatre

The Howard Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, 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 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
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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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