Eric B. & Rakim Announce First Tour In 20 Years
Rap legends Eric B. & Rakim have announced that they will be going on tour together after almost 20 years, reports Okayplayer. The news precedes a string of one-off shows…
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Sprite Launches “Obey Your Verse” Campaign
Sprite flips its recognizable “Obey Your Thirst” slogan for a new campaign called “Obey Your Verse”. With the campaign, the brand wraps its cans in some of rap’s most recognizable…
Big Daddy Kane Says He’d Battle Rakim For $500K
Although NYC rap legend Big Daddy Kane has been long-retired from the battle rap arena, he says he’d battle fellow legend Rakim if the price was right. When asked by…
Q&A: Rakim Talks Hip-Hop’s Evolution, Praises Kendrick Lamar
Perhaps there is no greater test of a genre than the treatment of its heroes. The resiliency of Rock ‘N Roll is showcased by the reverence from Americans for Dylan,…
Reebok Classics Rakim Concert At Joe’s Pub (NYC) (Photos)
Rakim hooked up with Reebok Classics for an exclusive performance in June, as part of their ongoing Complex-produced documentary series. He took the stage at Joe’s Pub in NYC, repping Reebok…
Eric B. & Rakim Among Finalists Nominated For 2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Legendary rap duo, Eric B. and Rakim, are among 15 acts who have been nominated for induction into the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class. The Hall announced the names on Tuesday (September 27), also revealing that Gun N’ Roses, Joan Jett, and The Cure were also up for the honor, alongside previously nominated acts such as the Beastie Boys, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and War. Rakim is revered in the hip-hop community for his complex rhymes and delivery. He is credited as influencing some of today’s biggest rap stars. But, he got his first taste of success in…
Wu-Tang, Rakim, Others To Perform Full Classic Albums At 2010 Rock The Bells
Guerilla Union, the live events company behind world-class festivals like Cypress Hill’s SmokeOut Festival and the Paid Dues Independent Hip-Hop Festival, has announced the return of the 7th annual Rock The Bells 2010 Festival series. This year’s line-up will feature performances from headliners Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, KRS-One, and Slick Rick, plus an array of seminal hip-hop artists.
Rakim Teams Up With Zoo York For Limited Skateboard Deck
Legendary rapper Rakim has joined forces with skateboard company Zoo York for an exclusive collaboration, in support of the rapper’s upcoming, highly anticipated album, The Seventh Seal.
Rakim Performing at the A3C Hip-Hop Festival in ATL
Here’s footage of Rakim’s recent show in Atlanta for the A3C Hip-Hop Festival. The rapper’s upcoming album, The Seventh Seal, is due out on November 17th.
Rakim Readies Long Awaited New, Solo Album
Rakim is a legend in hip-hop, but he’s ben absent from the scene for quite some time. That’s all gonna change this fall, when the release of a new, long awaited solo album hits stores called The Seventh Seal, reports Billboard.com.
Murs Nabs Rakim, De La Soul For Paid Dues Tour
Following a successful third Paid Dues festival in March, Murs and Guerilla went back in, added some new dates and are preparing to hit the road for four more dates.