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 6)

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 20, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Common / Big Boi / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Jadakiss
Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aug 19, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Common / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Ice-T / Jadakiss
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Enterprise Center St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 19, 2023
Aug 18, 2023
"Masters Of The Mic" / Rakim / Doug E. Fresh

Masters Of The Mic

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Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 18, 2023
Aug 17, 2023
Slick Rick / KRS-One / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Roxanne Shante

Masters of the Mic: Hip Hop 50 Tour

Filene Center, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Vienna, Virginia, United States
Aug 13, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Common / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick
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United Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 12, 2023
Rakim / Bahamadia / Rapsody / FU-Schnickens

Summer For The City: Hip Hop Week

Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Aug 11, 2023
Rakim CFG Bank Arena Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Aug 09, 2023
Rakim

J.PERIOD Live Mixtape: Gods & Kings Edition

Damrosch Park New York, New York, United States
Aug 05, 2023
Rock The Bells
LL Cool J W The Roots & DJ Z-Trip / Run-D.M.C. / Queen Latifah / Ludacris / Method Man & Redman / Boot Camp Clik / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Cold Crush Brothers / Brand Nubian / lost boyz / Swizz Beatz W Special Guests / De La Soul / Jungle Brothers / Black Sheep / Salt-N-Pepa / MC Lyte / MC Sha-Rock / Yo Yo / Roxanne Shanté / Monie Love / Slick Rick / Fabolous Show all bands
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Forest Hills Stadium New York, New York, United States
Jul 30, 2023
Rakim

Blue Note Jazz Festival

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Silverado Resort and Spa Napa, California, United States
Jul 22, 2023
Doug E. Fresh / EPMD / KRS-One / Rakim / Slick Rick Blue Cross Arena Rochester, New York, United States
Jul 21, 2023
DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic Live
Big Daddy Kane / Doug E. Fresh / Rakim / Slick Rick / Nice & Smooth / EPMD / Brand Nubian / Monie Love / Special Ed / Dana Dane / Black Sheep / Onyx / Kid N Play / CL Smooth / Kurtis Blow / Kool Moe Dee / Kid N Play
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Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 21, 2023
Jul 20, 2023
Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Big Daddy Kane / Rakim

Cincinnati Music Festival

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Andrew J. Brady Music Center Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jul 15, 2023
Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / EPMD / KRS-One / Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh

Hip Hop 50th Anniversary

Fox Theatre Detroit Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jul 09, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Redman / Juvenile / De La Soul
Spectrum Center Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Jul 08, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Redman / Juvenile / De La Soul
PNC Arena Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Jul 06, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Queen Latifah
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Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida, United States
Jul 02, 2023
LL Cool J / Rakim / Common / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick Capital One Arena Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jul 01, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Queen Latifah / De La Soul
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CFG Bank Arena Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Jun 25, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Queen Latifah / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick
TD Garden Boston, Massachusetts, 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
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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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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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Nov 19, 2009
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Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
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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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