Hip-hop pioneer Rakim is revolutionizing the intersection of music and finance with his latest venture: Notes, a fintech platform designed to empower independent artists in
One of the greatest rappers to ever touch a microphone has spoken. The legendary Rakim, who is a part of Marley Marl’s I Am Hip-Hop
On Aug. 13, The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) tour visited the United Center in Chicago and the 50 years of hip-hop celebration continued.
Hip-hop icon Rakim of the legendary duo Eric B and Rakim performs one of his biggest hits in New York City.
Nelly put St. Louis on the hip-hop map in 2000 with the release of his diamond-selling debut album Country Grammar and the lineup of hits
The daughter of rap icon Eric B. from the group Eric B. & Rakim has succumbed to devastating injuries she sustained during a car crash
Hip-hop legend Eric B., of the iconic 80’s group Eric B. and Rakim, was arrested over a 17-year-old warrant, leaving the deejay suffering from anxiety
When did you fall in love with hip hop!? Was it after hearing the classic rap song “Rapper’s Delight” by the pioneering Sugar Hill Gang?
Real hip-hop lives. Hip-hop legends Run-D.M.C., EPMD and Rakim moved the crowd at Detroit’s Chene Park this past weekend. Presented by Fort Knox Entertainment, the
What do you get when you blend Common’s conscious sound, with George Clinton’s funk, and hip-hop god Rakim performing to a live band? You get
Rakim perfoms at Marquette Park in Chicago with the Rock Steady Crew. [jwplatform GazjpWAb]
Rakim performs “Don’t Sweat the Technique” during the “Takin’ it to the Streets” event in Chicago. [jwplatform z8pMZG3n]
Photo credit: Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Service Rakim, Vic Mensa, the Rock Steady Crew and other top acts performed during the Takin’ It to the
Rakim performs Follow the Leader on the stage in Marquette Park at the Takin’ it to the Streets event. [jwplatform 82F4L1tn]
[jwplatform VFgXp5GZ] Jabar Griffin, 22, pays tribute to his father Rakim in a new photo spread for Retro Remixes. The aspiring rapper and producer delivers a
Beleaguered rapper DMX was arrested over the weekend just moments before hitting the stage at a scheduled concert appearance. The 44-year-old rapper was nabbed for
Rakim vs. Big Daddy Kane is one of the great hip-hop “What Ifs.” The two legendary emcees were arguably the two most respected lyricists of
As anyone who’s not under rock can tell you, Compton, Calif., rhymer Kendrick Lamar gave one of the most talked about hip-hop verses in years
When it was announced that Kanye West would be naming his new album Yeezus, the news was met with snickers and smirks from many fans.
New York’s City Park Foundation has kicked off its annual SummerStage series. Yesterday’s (June 5) showcase featured one of hip-hop’s most celebrated artists. Rakim was
