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 28)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 19, 2008
Rock The Bells
A Tribe Called Quest / Nas / Yasiin Bey / De La Soul / Rakim / Method Man / Redman / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Murs / Jay Electronica / Wale / Kidz In the Hall / Q-Tip / The Pharcyde
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 19, 2008
Jun 13, 2008
Paid Dues
"Paid Dues" / Rakim / Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def / De La Soul / GZA/Genius / blackalicious / Sage Francis / Little Brother / Hieroglyphics
Fillmore Auditorium Denver, Colorado, United States
Jun 07, 2008
"Paid Dues" / Rakim / blackalicious

Paid Dues

Club Cinema Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Jun 05, 2008
Rakim New York (NYC) New York, New York, United States
Jun 04, 2008
Paid Dues
"Paid Dues" / Rakim / blackalicious / GZA/Genius / Murs / 9th Wonder / Buckshot / Supernatural / Scratch / Kidz In the Hall / Yak Ballz
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Palladium Times Square New York, New York, United States
Jan 20, 2008
Rakim / Chuck D / Luv Bug Starski Studio B New York, New York, United States
Dec 28, 2007
Rakim Sonar Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Nov 21, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / Ghostface Killah / Rakim / Brother Ali / Rhythum Roots Allstars

Hip Hop Live!

Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 19, 2007
Korn / Ghostface Killah / Rakim / Brother Ali / Shenkar / Godhead 9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 18, 2007
Broken Social Scene / Ghostface Killah / Rakim / Brother Ali
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University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Show Duplicate for Nov 18, 2007
Nov 17, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars / Brother Ali / Rakim / Ghostface Killah

Hip Hop Live!

Paparazzi Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Nov 16, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / Ghostface Killah / Rakim / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars / Brother Ali

Hip Hop Live!

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Palladium Times Square New York, New York, United States
Nov 15, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / Rakim / Brother Ali / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars / Ghostface Killah

Hip Hop Live!

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Toad's Place New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Nov 13, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / Ghostface Killah / Brother Ali / Rakim / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars

Hip Hop Live!

Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Nov 12, 2007
Ghostface Killah / Rakim / Brother Ali House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 11, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / Brother Ali / Ghostface Killah / Rakim / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars

Hip Hop Live!

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First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nov 10, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / Brother Ali / Rakim / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars / Ghostface Killah

Hip Hop Live!

Beaumont Club Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Nov 09, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars / Ghostface Killah / Brother Ali / Rakim

Hip Hop Live!

Belly Up Aspen Aspen, Colorado, United States
Nov 08, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars / Ghostface Killah / Rakim / Brother Ali

Hip Hop Live!

Ogden Theatre Denver, Colorado, United States
Nov 07, 2007
"Hip Hop Live!" / Brother Ali / Rakim / The Rhythm Roots All-Stars / Ghostface Killah

Hip Hop Live!

Park City Live Park City, Utah, 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
 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 (05/12/2026):

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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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