Rakim's 2008 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 had 15 concerts in 2008

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 19, 2008
Rakim / Black Thought / Keith Murray Knitting Factory Brooklyn Acorn Park, Oregon, United States
Nov 28, 2008
Rakim / Charles Hamilton / Iron Solomon / Vanguard / Smooth Da Hustla Southpaw New York, New York, United States
Aug 30, 2008
Busta Rhymes / Rakim Chene Park Amphitheater Detroit, Michigan, United States
Aug 16, 2008
Rock the Bells 2008
B.o.B / Nas / Wale / A Tribe Called Quest / Mos Def / De La Soul / Method Man / Raekwon / Ghostface Killah / Q-Tip / The Pharcyde / Flosstradamus / Redman / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Jay Electronica / Rakim / Murs / Kid Sister / Spank Rock / Amanda Blank / Scratch / Supernatural Show all bands
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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Aug 10, 2008
Rakim / Immortal Technique / Crown City Rockers SLO Brew Rock San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Aug 09, 2008
A Tribe Called Quest / The Pharcyde / Nas / Ghostface Killah / MF Doom / Rakim / Mos Def / Talib Kweli / De La Soul / Method Man & Redman / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Murs / Blue Scholars / Sage Francis / Jedi Mind Tricks / Spank Rock / The ...
A Tribe Called Quest / The Pharcyde / Nas / Ghostface Killah / MF Doom / Rakim / Mos Def / Talib Kweli / De La Soul / Method Man & Redman / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Murs / Blue Scholars / Sage Francis / Jedi Mind Tricks / Spank Rock / The Cool Kids / Kidz In the Hall / Afrika Bambaataa / Flosstradamus / Wale / Santigold / Kid Sister / B.o.B / Tyga / Jay Electronica / Devlin & Darko / Ninjasonik / Blaqstarr / Pase Rock / Plastic Little / The Pack Show all bands
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Glen Helen Amphitheater San Bernardino, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 09, 2008
Jul 27, 2008
Rock the Bells 2008
Mos Def / Method Man / Redman / Spank Rock / Dead Prez / Supernatural / Scratch / The Pharcyde / De La Soul / DJ Green Lantern / Ghostface Killah / Murs / Jay Electronica / Afrika Bambaataa / Flosstradamus / Raekwon / B-Real / Amanda Blank / Wale / Rakim / The Cool Kids / Immortal Technique / B.o.B / A Tribe Called Quest / Nas Show all bands
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Jul 26, 2008
Rock The Bells
A Tribe Called Quest / Nas / Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def / De La Soul / Rakim / Method Man / Redman / Raekwon / Ghostface Killah / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Murs / Naeem / Kid Sister / Santigold / The Cool Kids / Jay Electronica / Wale / Kidz In the Hall / Amanda Blank / The Pharcyde / Q-Tip / Flosstradamus Show all bands
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Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 26, 2008
Jul 20, 2008
Rock The Bells
"Rock The Bells" / A Tribe Called Quest / Nas / Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def / De La Soul / Rakim / Method Man / Redman / Murs / Naeem / Kid Sister / The Cool Kids / Wale / Amanda Blank / Q-Tip / The Pharcyde
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The International Centre Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Jul 19, 2008
Rock The Bells
A Tribe Called Quest / Nas / Yasiin Bey / De La Soul / Rakim / Method Man / Redman / Immortal Technique / Dead Prez / Murs / Jay Electronica / Wale / Kidz In the Hall / Q-Tip / The Pharcyde
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 19, 2008
Jun 13, 2008
Paid Dues
"Paid Dues" / Rakim / Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def / De La Soul / GZA/Genius / blackalicious / Sage Francis / Little Brother / Hieroglyphics
Fillmore Auditorium Denver, Colorado, United States
Jun 07, 2008
"Paid Dues" / Rakim / blackalicious

Paid Dues

Club Cinema Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Jun 05, 2008
Rakim New York (NYC) New York, New York, United States
Jun 04, 2008
Paid Dues
"Paid Dues" / Rakim / blackalicious / GZA/Genius / Murs / 9th Wonder / Buckshot / Supernatural / Scratch / Kidz In the Hall / Yak Ballz
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Palladium Times Square New York, New York, United States
Jan 20, 2008
Rakim / Chuck D / Luv Bug Starski Studio B New York, New York, 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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Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, 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
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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