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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 12, 2016
Rakim B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Jul 09, 2016
Rakim House of Independents Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Jul 07, 2016
Rakim The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 01, 2016
Rakim / Keith Murray / Mr. Cheeks / Brand Nubian The Strand Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Jun 11, 2016
Boom Bash
"Boom Bash" / Rakim / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / M.C. Lyte / Naughty By Nature / Monie Love / DJ Quik
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, Texas, United States
May 27, 2016
Rakim The Town Ballroom Buffalo, New York, United States
May 26, 2016
Rakim Park West Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 01, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / 112 / Total / Carl Thomas / Con Funk Shun / Dazz band / Brick / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Michael Cooper / Case / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / Dana Dane / KWAMÉ / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Mr. Cheeks / Whodini / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 30, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / Total / Carl Thomas / Dazz band / Brick / Con Funk Shun / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Michael Cooper / Case / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / Dana Dane / KWAMÉ / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Mr. Cheeks / Whodini / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
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Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 29, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / Total / 112 / Carl Thomas / Con Funk Shun / Dazz band / Brick / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Michael Cooper / Case / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / Dana Dane / KWAMÉ / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Mr. Cheeks / Whodini / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
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Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 28, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / Total / 112 / Carl Thomas / Con Funk Shun / Dazz band / Brick / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Michael Cooper / Case / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / Dana Dane / KWAMÉ / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Mr. Cheeks / Whodini / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 27, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / Total / 112 / Carl Thomas / Con Funk Shun / Dazz band / Brick / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Case / Michael Cooper / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / Dana Dane / KWAMÉ / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Whodini / Mr. Cheeks / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 26, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / 112 / Total / Carl Thomas / Con Funk Shun / Dazz band / Brick / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Michael Cooper / Case / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / Dana Dane / KWAMÉ / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Mr. Cheeks / Whodini / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 25, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / 112 / Total / Carl Thomas / Con Funk Shun / Dazz band / Brick / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Michael Cooper / Case / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / Dana Dane / KWAMÉ / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Mr. Cheeks / Whodini / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 24, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / Total / 112 / Carl Thomas / Con Funk Shun / Dazz band / Brick / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Michael Cooper / Case / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / Dana Dane / KWAMÉ / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Mr. Cheeks / Whodini / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
  Setlists
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 23, 2016
Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
"Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Faith Evans / The Bar-Kays / Tony Terry / Jon B / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Rob Base / Harold Melvin's Bluenotes / Total / 112 / Carl Thomas / Con Funk Shun / Dazz band / Brick / Steve Arrington / ______ / Glenn Jones / Michael Cooper / Case / Christopher Williams / DJ Quik / Black Sheep / KWAMÉ / Dana Dane / DJ Kool / ______ / Positive K / Mr. Cheeks / Whodini / Eddie Holman / Blue Magic / The New Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr. Show all bands
  Setlists
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 15, 2016
Rakim Center Stage Theater Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Feb 27, 2016
The Soul Rebels / Talib Kweli / Nigel Hall / Rakim / Natasha Diggs Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Nov 27, 2015
Masters of Ceremony / KRS-One / The Lox / Ja Rule / Rakim / lords Of The Underground / Black Moon Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, New Jersey, United States
Show Duplicates for Nov 27, 2015
Nov 11, 2015
Rakim S.O.B.'s New York, New York, United States

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2023 43 concerts
2022 34 concerts
2021 8 concerts
2020 3 concerts
2019 13 concerts
2018 20 concerts
2017 19 concerts
2016 26 concerts
2015 16 concerts
2014 26 concerts
2013 22 concerts
2012 8 concerts
2011 14 concerts
2010 5 concerts
2009 12 concerts
2008 12 concerts
2007 23 concerts
2006 34 concerts
2002 1 concert
1998 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Rakim had?

Rakim has had 353 concerts.

What genre is Rakim?

Rakim is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Gangster Rap, Hardcore Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop, New York, and Old School.

When is the next Rakim concert?

The next Rakim concert is on May 15, 2024 at 1720 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The bands performing are: Rakim / Talib Kweli / Slum Village.

When was the last Rakim concert?

The last Rakim concert was on April 19, 2024 at Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., United States.

What setlist does Rakim play live?

The songs that Rakim performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 02, 2023 concert at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States:

  1. My Melody
  2. Move the Crowd
  3. Microphone Fiend
  4. I Ain't No Joke
  5. I Know You Got Soul
  6. Don't Sweat the Technique
  7. Follow the Leader

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