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.

Read More

Rakim Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 9)

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 18, 2022
Rakim LKA-Longhorn Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Aug 17, 2022
Rakim Live Music Hall Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Jul 30, 2022
Rakim
  Setlists
UIC Forum Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 03, 2022
Rakim / KRS-One / Big Daddy Kane / Slick Rick / Chubb Rock

HIP HOP 50 - Celebration

  Photos
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Mableton, Georgia, United States
Jul 02, 2022
Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Chubb Rock / KRS-One / Slick Rick Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Mableton, Georgia, United States
Jul 01, 2022
Masters of the Mic
Slick Rick / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Da brat / Talib Kweli & Hi Tek / Treach (of Naughty By Nature)
  Setlists
Filene Center, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Vienna, Virginia, United States
Jun 29, 2022
Rakim Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jun 28, 2022
Rakim Empire Garage Austin, Texas, United States
Jun 26, 2022
Rakim / DJ Jazzy Jeff / DJ Shortkut

Rakim / DJ Jazzy Jeff at The Independent

The Independent San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 25, 2022
KRS-One / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / DJ Jazzy Jeff Paramount Theatre Oakland, California, United States
Jun 24, 2022
DJ Quik / Rakim / DJ Jazzy Jeff

DJ Quik / Rakim at The Novo

The Novo Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 11, 2022
Rakim Ace Cafe Orlando, Florida, United States
Jun 10, 2022
Rakim / Dj Heron / DJ Exes / E Jake / B.A.R.S. Murre Munchie's Pizza Club Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jun 08, 2022
Rakim / Ravi Coltrane Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Jun 05, 2022
Rakim

Roots Picnic

TD Pavilion at the Mann Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 04, 2022 –
Jun 05, 2022
Roots Picnic 2022
Mary J. Blige / Summer Walker / Jazmine Sullivan / Rick Ross / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Keyshia Cole / Black Thought / Rakim / DJ D-Nice / SWV / Suzanne Christine / Masego / Ckay / WIZKID / Durand Bernarr / Kirk Franklin / Tye Tribbett / Alex Isley
  Setlists
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 21, 2022
DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim Cone Denim Entertainment Center Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Apr 25, 2022
Rakim Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Apr 09, 2022
Rakim / KRS-One / Slick Rick Russell Industrial Center Detroit, Michigan, United States
Apr 08, 2022
DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim
  Setlists
The Forge Joliet, Illinois, United States

Latest Videos View All Videos

Kanye West / Ye / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
 New York, New York, United States
  Embedded by John Smith1234

Request to Use

Kanye West / Ye / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
 New York, New York, United States
  Embedded by John Smith1234

Request to Use

Latest Photos View All Photos

Rock the Bells 2008 on Aug 16, 2008 [362-small]

Rock the Bells 2008
Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
  Uploaded by Rebel on the Treble

Request to Use
Rock the Bells 2008 on Aug 16, 2008 [361-small]

Rock the Bells 2008
Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
  Uploaded by Rebel on the Treble

Request to Use
Rakim on Jul 30, 2023 [545-small]

Rakim
Jul 30, 2023
 Napa, California, United States
  Uploaded by Rebel on the Treble

Request to Use
Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc on Nov 19, 2009 [246-small]

Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by spotcoffee

Request to Use
Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc on Nov 19, 2009 [245-small]

Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by spotcoffee

Request to Use
Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc on Nov 19, 2009 [244-small]

Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by spotcoffee

Request to Use
Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc on Nov 19, 2009 [243-small]

Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by spotcoffee

Request to Use

Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
East Coast Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
Gangster Rap
Old School Hip Hop
New York
Old School
Show more genres

Latest Setlist (05/12/2026):

Play YouTube Playlist
  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

View Concert

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
See more attendees:

Comments & Reviews:

As Seen On:

The concert database for fans, by fans.

app store google play

Resources

Legal

Company