Video: ASAP Rocky Meets Rakim

Angie Martinez set it up after finding out Rocky was named after Rakim on their last interview. Another segment after the jump.
Nah Right |  Read More |  4 days, 21 hours ago.

When A$AP Rocky Met Rakim…

Here’s a heartwarming story that’s sure to brighten your day*. The story goes that A$AP Rocky – government name Rakim Mayers – was named after the God MC, a result [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  4 days, 21 hours ago.

A$AP Rocky Meets Rakim

For those who aren’t up on the government names, A$AP was born, Rakim Mayers. After telling Angie Mar he was named after the God MC, she surprised him with the man himself. Rakim meet Rakim.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  4 days, 23 hours ago.

A$AP Rocky Meets His Namesake, The God Rakim! On the Angie Martinez Show

Back in December A$AP Rocky hit up Hot97 for his first interview with the one and only Angie Martinez. During their chat, Rocky revealed that he was named after the legendary Rakim and his sister was named after Eric B (Erica B). Angie was pretty damn amazed and promised to make his first real encounter [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  5 days, 0 hours ago.

Tahmell (Rakim’s Son): The World Ain’t Ready Yet

As Michael Jordan & Joe Montana’s sons learned, it’s beyond tough to follow your father into the “family business” when they’re an all-time great. In a Hip Hop sense, that ratio of success is even smaller. But despite the heavy burden and unreasonable expectations that come from being The God MC’s son, Tahmell has decided to pursue a [...]
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  5 days, 0 hours ago.

Photo Op: Rakim and Rakim

Old School and New School. Old New York and New New York. Traditional and Eccentric. The Greatest and The Latest. Rakim x Rakim. Go Giants! [r/o/t: Yamborghini Manteca]
The Rap Up |  Read More |  6 days, 2 hours ago.
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[Videos] Wale f. Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”

Nov 15th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

Wale and Miguel finally drop a video for "Lotus Flower Bomb," from the "Ambition" album...pretty safe to say this is strictly for the ladies.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  2 months, 23 days ago.
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Rakim On Rock-N-Roll HOF Nomination

Nov 7th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

Last week, Complex chopped it up with Rakim Allah. During their interview The 18th Letter touched on his recent Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination. Inductees will be announced soon, but it’s not too late to cast your vote here. Recently, you were nominated for a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What was your [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  3 months, 1 day ago.
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11.3 The Cooler

Nov 3rd

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

Amazin’ Amie Conan O’Brien Photobombed ‘The Today Show’ [Warming Glow] The Best Days of the Week to Buy Anything Online [Lifehacker] Rakim Talks New Album, Rock & Roll Hall of [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  3 months, 5 days ago.
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The 54 Reality Show With Rakim

Nov 2nd

Posted by Justin over at KevinNottingham.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkB5FyYRnFM Crew54 brings you the latest episode of The 54 Reality Show featuring Rakim. The duo opened up for the legendary emcee and also released their latest album Slap... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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The 54 Reality Show With Rakim

Nov 2nd

Posted by Justin over at KevinNottingham.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkB5FyYRnFM Crew54 brings you the latest episode of The 54 Reality Show featuring Rakim. The duo opened up for the legendary emcee and also released their latest album Slap... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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[News] Death Row Records Opens Online Store, New Merchandise

Sep 17th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

The house that Suge and Dre built now has newly-designed shirts, hoodies, beanies and even thongs for sale.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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DJ Hedspin X Sharks And Hammers: Rakim The R Mixtape

Aug 25th

Posted by J. Rizzle over at KevinNottingham.com

Here’s a mix by DJ Hespin and Sharks & Hammers featuring the God emcee Rakim. This mix is for the serious Rakim and Hip Hop music fan.  Tracklist and link after the cut! Eric B And Rakim... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 year, 5 months ago.
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Blaze Magazine – The 50 Greatest MCs Ever!

Jul 16th

Posted by aqua over at Slang Rap Democracy

Blaze Magazine (February 1999) The late Blaze Magazine’s 50 Greatest MC’s list. Their Top 5, Dead or Alive, pre-millenium: Rakim KRS-1 The Notorious B.I.G. Big Daddy Kane LL Cool J No Eminem (it was 1999) and my personal fav, no Ghostface (pre-Supreme Clientele). I distinctly remember feeling a ways when this issue dropped that neither Guru (RIP) nor Black Thought made the cut. [...]
Slang Rap Democracy |  Read More |  1 year, 6 months ago.
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