Rakim's 2023 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 55 concerts in 2023

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 28, 2023
Kid Capri / Jungle Brothers / Rakim Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Nov 19, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Queen Latifah / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick
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TD Garden Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicates for Nov 19, 2023
Nov 12, 2023
Rakim
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Garden Amp Garden Grove, California, United States
Nov 11, 2023
Doug E. Fresh / Rakim / Treach / Slick Rick / Big Daddy Kane

The Greatest Show On Earth

Enmarket Arena Savannah, Georgia, United States
Nov 10, 2023
Rakim Yoshi's Oakland, California, United States
Nov 09, 2023
Rakim Music Box San Diego, California, United States
Nov 08, 2023
A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
Jermaine Dupri / Rakim / Yo-Yo / Queen Latifah / De La Soul / Monie Love / The Pharcyde / LL Cool J / Black Thought / Uncle Luke / Bun B / Common / Talib Kweli / Questlove / J.J. Fad / Remy Ma
YouTube Theater Inglewood, California, United States
Sep 27, 2023
Rakim

Global Music Diplomacy Initiative Launch

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Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room Harry S. Truman Federal Building, Washington, D.C., United States
Sep 21, 2023
Rakim / Big Daddy Kane Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Sep 10, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Juvenile / De La Soul / Petey Pablo / David Banner
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PNC Arena Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Sep 09, 2023
LL Cool J / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Redman / Juvenile / De La Soul / Z-Trip
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Spectrum Center Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Sep 03, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Salt-N-Pepa / Ice-T / Chuck D
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Kia Forum Inglewood, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 03, 2023
Sep 02, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Salt-N-Pepa / Ice-T
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MGM Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Sep 01, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Salt-N-Pepa / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Ice-T / E-40
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Chase Center San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 29, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Rick Ross
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Ball Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Aug 27, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Aug 25, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi / Juvenile / goodie mob / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Toyota Center Houston, Texas, United States
Aug 24, 2023
LL Cool J / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Big Boi / Juvenile / goodie mob / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / MC Lyte / Z-Trip / Dickies Arena Suites
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Dickies Arena Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 24, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi
Smoothie King Center New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Aug 22, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi / Juvenile / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Jadakiss / M.C. Lyte
FedExForum Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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The F.O.R.C.E Live
Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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Nov 19, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Nov 19, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, 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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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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