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 31)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 05, 2006
Rakim / Ras Kass The Clubhouse Music Venue Tempe, Arizona, United States
Sep 02, 2006
Rakim Warehouse Live Houston, Texas, United States
Sep 01, 2006
Rakim Emo's Austin, Texas, United States
Aug 19, 2006
Wu-Tang Clan / Rakim / Redman / Jedi Mind Tricks / Boot Camp Clik Festival Pier at Penn's Landing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 18, 2006
Rakim / Ken-Y Coliseo de Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Aug 13, 2006
Tego Calderon / Rakim / Ken-Y / Mikey Voces House of Blues Atlantic City, Showboat Atlantic City Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Jul 01, 2006
Atmosphere / Brother Ali / Rakim

Montreux Jazz Festival

Miles Davis Hall Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland
Jun 15, 2006
Rakim / Styles P / Kid Capri / Q-Unique House of Blues Atlantic City, Showboat Atlantic City Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Jun 14, 2006
Rakim / Matt Pond PA Paparazzi Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Jun 10, 2006
Rakim Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Jun 09, 2006
Rakim Toad's Place New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Jun 08, 2006
Rakim Rumsey Playfield, Central Park New York, New York, United States
Feb 27, 2006
Rakim B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Jan 30, 2006
Rakim B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Apr 27, 2004
Ghostface Killah / Rakim Roseland Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Jul 20, 2002
Rakim Coors Amphitheatre Chula Vista, California, United States
Feb 10, 2002
Run-D.M.C. / Public Enemy / Rakim / Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh Franklin Music Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 21, 2000
Rakim / DJ Stevie D Tilt Nightclub West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Jun 11, 1998
Rakim

Hultsfredsfestivalen

Hultsfreds Hembygdspark Hultsfred, Kalmar, Sweden
Jun 11, 1998 –
Jun 13, 1998
Hultsfredsfestivalen 1998
Black Sabbath / Garbage / The Hives / Misfits / NOFX / Rancid / Eagle-Eye Cherry / The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Rakim / Kent / Refused / Turbonegro / Luna / Paradise Lost / St. Etienne / Lars Winnerbäck / The Soundtrack Of Our Lives / Gravediggaz / Backyard Babies / 16 Horsepower / Life Of Agony / Drowners / Clawfinger / Bob Hund / Weeping Willows / Caesars Palace / Olle Ljungström / Unbelievable Truth / Wilmer X / Popsicle / Fireside / Lok / Sixteen Horsepower / The Motorhomes / Docenterna / Driven / Euroboys / Black Ingvars / This Perfect Day / Broder Daniel / Freewheel / Space Age Baby Jane / Mazarine Street / Incka / Speed Of Sound Enterprise / Evergrey / The Wiseguys / Misery Loves Co. Show all bands
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Hultsfred, Kalmar, Sweden
May 28, 1998
Rakim X-TRA Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

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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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Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Jul 30, 2023
 Napa, California, United States
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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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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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