Angie Martinez set it up after finding out Rocky was named after Rakim on their last interview.

Another segment after the jump.

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.

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 with Rakim happen. They met once before, but Rocky was just a baby and doesn’t remember any of it (Rakim actually signed his diaper during a chance meeting in Harlem). Well, earlier this week Angie made good on her promise and surprised Rocky with a studio visit with the MC, himself. Check out the footage above.

(via AngieMartinez)

Watch part 2 of the interview…
Check out additional footage from A$AP Rocky’s performance in Toronto…
Complex’s A$AP Rocky Cover Story Uncut…
New track from Rakim’s own son…
all after the jump…

Complex Cover Story Uncut: A$AP Rocky Talks Drake, Odd Future, & Getting Groupies

Complex: What’s been the greatest compliment that you’ve gotten about the tape?

A$AP Rocky harrell said his favorite song is “Out Of This World.”

Have you met him?

FaceTime. I’m going to work with him down in Miami [soon].

Drake brought you out during Fashion’s Night Out. Did you ever entertain a deal from him?

He never even tried. He never brought it up. That’s why I give that guy so much credit. It’s like he just really wants the world to know, “Yo this guy is really great. He inspired me.” I appreciate that dude.

(Read the full interview here)

Thanks to ILuvLova for the footage:

On Jan 27th, iLuvLola brought to Toronto one of the most sought after new artists in hip-hop, A$AP Rocky. Working with Community54 for an exclusive 1hr in-store and The Union on a sold out show at Opera House. Rocky killed the stage performing records like “Pretty Flacko”, “Peso”, “Purple Swag”, “Trilla” and he also brought out Drake for a surprise performance of “Cameras” and “The Motto”. Needless to say, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Twelvy, and their DJ J Scott, shut the city down. (Video by: Naphtali McKenly)

Click here to see photos from the performance

The God MC’s own flesh and blood dropped a new joint from his upcoming The Prequel album.

New Music: Tahmell “The World Ain’t Ready”

(via Kevin Nottingham)

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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 career in rap. Much like GZA’s son Justice Kareem, you can tell that Rakim has given Tahmell some helpful tutoring with the quality of his rhymes & flow. Although he’ll never be able to escape from under the shadows of The R, his single “The World Ain’t Ready Yet” is evidence that Tahmell is definitely someone to pay attention to for more than just his bloodline.

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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 reaction when you heard the news?
I was speechless. You can almost say, “Yeah, I made it,” getting nominated to that right there. It’s a big accolade. If I get in, it’ll definitely put the icing on the cake. To be noticed on that plateau, for me, is enough. It definitely lets you know that you’re noticed, appreciated, and somewhat made it in music.

But I’ve got other things to prove. I don’t know why, but now it’s like [I'm] proving you can be over 40, still be relevant, still be nice on the mic, and you can still be a beast. All of these things. It don’t stop with me. I guess with the titles that I’ve been handed through the years, it inspires me to keep that up. If not, push it further.