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 7)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 20, 2023
Rakim Flex Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Jun 16, 2023
Rakim Debaser Strand Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Jun 13, 2023
Eric B. / Rakim 3rd and Lindsley Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Jun 11, 2023
Rakim Melkweg Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
May 06, 2023
Slick Rick / Big Daddy Kane / EPMD / Rakim / Roxanne Shante

A Tribute to 50 Years of Hip Hop

Foxwoods Resort Casino Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Apr 29, 2023
scarface / Doug E. Fresh / Rakim / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Slick Rick / Big Daddy Kane Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land Sugar Land, Texas, United States
Apr 22, 2023
Rakim / Grand Puba / Jarobi White Miami Beach Bandshell Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 09, 2023
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Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 08, 2023
Doug E. Fresh / scarface / Rakim / Slick Rick / Big Daddy Kane / DJ Jazzy Jeff The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Irving, Texas, United States
Apr 07, 2023
Rakim Madrid Theatre Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Apr 06, 2023
Rakim City Winery Nashville Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Feb 10, 2023
Ladies Night: R&B Super Jam
"Ladies Night: R&B Super Jam" / Maxwell / Ne-Yo / Keyshia Cole / Mario / Stokley / Rakim / Blackstreet / Carl Thomas
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Feb 09, 2023
Talib Kweli / Bob James / Rakim Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Feb 05, 2023
65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny / Brandi Carlile / DJ Khaled / Fridayy / Jay-Z / John Legend / Lil Wayne / Rick Ross / Harry Styles / Lizzo / Luke Combs / Mary J. Blige / Sam Smith / Kim Petras / Steve Lacy / Stevie Wonder / Smokey Robinson / Chris Stapleton / LL Cool J / Questlove / The Roots / Black Thought / Big Boi / Busta Rhymes / Spliff Star / De La Soul / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Missy Elliott / Future / GloRilla / Grandmaster Flash / Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio / Ice-T / Lil Baby / The Lox / Method Man / Nelly / Public Enemy / Queen Latifah / Rahiem / Rakim / Run-D.M.C. / Salt-N-Pepa / Spinderella / scarface / Swizz Beatz / Too $hort / Kacey Musgraves / Bonnie Raitt / Mick Fleetwood / Sheryl Crow / Maverick City Music / Quavo Show all bands
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Crypto.com Arena Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 12, 2022
Rakim The Orange Peel Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Dec 11, 2022
Rakim / Free Radio / Spaceman Jones The Orange Peel Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Dec 10, 2022
Rakim / Blitz the Ambassador 9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Dec 05, 2022
Rakim The Observatory Santa Ana, California, United States
Dec 02, 2022
Rakim McMenamins Crystal Ballroom Portland, Oregon, United States
Dec 01, 2022
Rakim The Crocodile Seattle, Washington, 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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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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Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
East Coast Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
Gangster Rap
Old School Hip Hop
New York
Old School
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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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