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 has had 349 concerts.
Rakim is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Gangster Rap, Hardcore Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop, New York, and Old School.
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.
The last Rakim concert was on April 19, 2024 at Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., United States.
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:
