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 27)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 11, 2009
Rakim Bluebird Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Oct 09, 2009
Rakim Alrosa Villa Columbus, Ohio, United States
Oct 08, 2009
Rakim The Crofoot Ballroom, The Crofoot Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Oct 03, 2009
"A3C Independent Hip-Hop Fest." / Rakim / Killer Mike / DJ Wonder / Senor Kaos / DJ Rasta Root

A3C Independent Hip-Hop Fest.

East Atlanta Ice House Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 01, 2009 –
Oct 03, 2009
B.o.B / Rakim / Hollyweerd

A3C Hip Hop Festival 2009

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Aug 21, 2009
Rakim / UTFO / Biz Markie / lost boyz / Jeru the Damaja / Lovebug Starski B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Aug 13, 2009
Rakim Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Mar 27, 2009
Rakim / Chubb Rock Main Stage @ Paparazzi Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Jan 30, 2009
Rakim / Icon The Mic King
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Toad's Place New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Jan 17, 2009
Rakim / Rite Hook / Amadeus the Stampede / Grimey Bruce / Oak Lonetree Brighton Music Hall Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jan 16, 2009
Rakim Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Dec 19, 2008
Rakim / Black Thought / Keith Murray Knitting Factory Brooklyn Acorn Park, Oregon, United States
Nov 28, 2008
Rakim / Charles Hamilton / Iron Solomon / Vanguard / Smooth Da Hustla Southpaw New York, New York, United States
Aug 30, 2008
Busta Rhymes / Rakim Chene Park Amphitheater Detroit, Michigan, United States
Aug 16, 2008
Rock the Bells 2008
B.o.B / Nas / Wale / A Tribe Called Quest / Mos Def / De La Soul / Method Man / Raekwon / Ghostface Killah / Q-Tip / The Pharcyde / Flosstradamus / Redman / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Jay Electronica / Rakim / Murs / Kid Sister / Spank Rock / Amanda Blank / Scratch / Supernatural Show all bands
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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Aug 10, 2008
Rakim / Immortal Technique / Crown City Rockers SLO Brew Rock San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Aug 09, 2008
A Tribe Called Quest / The Pharcyde / Nas / Ghostface Killah / MF Doom / Rakim / Mos Def / Talib Kweli / De La Soul / Method Man & Redman / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Murs / Blue Scholars / Sage Francis / Jedi Mind Tricks / Spank Rock / The ...
A Tribe Called Quest / The Pharcyde / Nas / Ghostface Killah / MF Doom / Rakim / Mos Def / Talib Kweli / De La Soul / Method Man & Redman / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Murs / Blue Scholars / Sage Francis / Jedi Mind Tricks / Spank Rock / The Cool Kids / Kidz In the Hall / Afrika Bambaataa / Flosstradamus / Wale / Santigold / Kid Sister / B.o.B / Tyga / Jay Electronica / Devlin & Darko / Ninjasonik / Blaqstarr / Pase Rock / Plastic Little / The Pack Show all bands
Glen Helen Amphitheater Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 09, 2008
Jul 27, 2008
Rock the Bells 2008
Mos Def / Method Man / Redman / Spank Rock / Dead Prez / Supernatural / Scratch / The Pharcyde / De La Soul / DJ Green Lantern / Ghostface Killah / Murs / Jay Electronica / Afrika Bambaataa / Flosstradamus / Raekwon / B-Real / Amanda Blank / Wale / Rakim / The Cool Kids / Immortal Technique / B.o.B / A Tribe Called Quest / Nas Show all bands
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Jul 26, 2008
Rock The Bells
A Tribe Called Quest / Nas / Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def / De La Soul / Rakim / Method Man / Redman / Raekwon / Ghostface Killah / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Murs / Naeem / Kid Sister / Santigold / The Cool Kids / Jay Electronica / Wale / Kidz In the Hall / Amanda Blank / The Pharcyde / Q-Tip / Flosstradamus Show all bands
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Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 26, 2008
Jul 20, 2008
Rock The Bells
"Rock The Bells" / A Tribe Called Quest / Nas / Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def / De La Soul / Rakim / Method Man / Redman / Murs / Naeem / Kid Sister / The Cool Kids / Wale / Amanda Blank / Q-Tip / The Pharcyde
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The International Centre Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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Kanye West / Ye / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
 New York, New York, United States
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Dec 10, 2006
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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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 Napa, California, 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
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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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