Rakim Makes History With Peabody Medal & Johns Hopkins Honorary Degree
Rakim made history at Johns Hopkins University as the first rapper to receive the George Peabody Medal and deliver the 2025 Peabody Conservatory commencement address.
Rakim Busts Down AI’s Doors With New “Notes” Financial Technology
Notes hopes that by empowering creatives with financial independence, they’ll retain control over their careers in an industry “often marked by exploitation.”
Quincy Jones Will Live Forever Through Nas, Eminem & Other Hip-Hop Artists Who Sampled His Music
The legendary polymath, who died at his home in Bel-Air on Sunday (November 3), envisioned and executed some of the most influential albums of all time.
Hip-Hop Icons Rakim, Big Daddy Kane & MC Lyte Rock Philly’s “Joy To The Polls” Voter Event
Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and MC Lyte are not playing with their right to vote and are encouraging others to use theirs as well.
Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Name Their G.O.A.T. Rappers
Find out which MCs get a shout-out from the longtime co-stars.
Rakim Preps First Solo Album Since 2009 With Upcoming Single Featuring Kurupt & Masta Killa
Tha Dogg Pound member announced the album in an Instagram post, telling his 200,000 followers, “July 26th – “Rebirth” Rakim new album. Produced by Tha God Mc himself.”
Eric B. & Rakim: How One Dad’s .38 Special Course Corrected Their Career
In an interview with AllHipHop, the legendary DJ talks about their second Rock Hall nomination, the secret to their longevity and that time his father whipped out a .38 Special to scare them into taking their career seriously.
Rakim Responds To Will Smith’s “Summertime” Revelation
Rakim is truly “The God MC” and even Will Smith knows it.
Rakim And LL Cool J Honor Marley Marl At 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland presented trailblazer DJ Marley Marl with the I Am Hip-Hop Award at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Rakim & Latto Link For New Hip-Hop 50 Sprite Commercial “Technique”
New artist said she tried to just be herself on icon song with the god-emcee.
Latto, Rakim, Nas & GloRilla Star In Sprite’s “Icon’s Delight” Commercial
Watch the 60-second ad with the four rap stars.
Jay-Z Celebrated By Rap Royalty During ‘The Book Of HOV’ Exhibition At Brooklyn Public Library
Jay-Z celebrated alongside his family and friends as well as some Hip-Hop legends at Brooklyn Library’s The Book Of HOV exhibition.
Apple Music Celebrates 50 Years Of Hip Hop With ‘Hip-Hop DNA’ Series
The first five episodes mostly focus on NYC’s impact on the culture.
Melle Mel Calls BS On Ranking Nicki Minaj Above Rakim
Hip-Hop legend Melle Mel remained displeased with a list of the best rappers of all time, taking issue with Nicki Minaj ranking above Rakim.
Ja Rule’s ICONN Live App To Debut On Apple TV
#Rakim will present a special concert experience on #JaRule’s platform.
Chris Brown Names His Mount Rushmore Of Hip-Hop
Chris Brown struggled with his selection of elite MCs worthy of a place on the all-time greats list and ended up with a total of six names.
Big Daddy Kane Happy Verzuz Battle With Rakim Never Happened
When hip-hop legends Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One came together to give the culture an iconic Verzuz showdown in October, many fans asked why Rakim wasn’t up there against Kane. Although both emcees discussed the possibility of an epic Big Daddy Kane X Rakim Verzuz, it failed to materialize. Kane revealed why it didn’t go […]
Rakim, Slick Rick & More To Perform At 2021 Harlem Cultural Festival
Find out how you can attend the showcase in NYC.
Promoter Cancels Rakim, KRS-1, And Slick Rick Concert Because Hip Hoppers Don’t Get Vaccinated
The venue says that it can’t budge for the safety of the people.
VERZUZ RUMORS: What Really Happened With The Rakim And Big Daddy Kane Verzuz!
Rakim and Big Daddy Kane was a battle a lot of people wanted, but it was not meant to be…but why? New info tells all of the story.