DMX, The LOX and Rakim Moved the Crowd at 2017 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival [VIDEO]
DMX, the LOX, Rakim and others rocked the BK Hip-Hop Fest. Continue reading…
View Article5 Best Songs from the '8 Mile' Soundtrack
5 Best Songs from the '8 Mile' Soundtrack Continue reading…
View ArticleEric B. & Rakim Announce First Tour in 20 Years
They posted a tour schedule on their Twitter account. Continue reading…
View ArticleEric B. & Rakim Bring Out Cynthia Nixon During New York Show
The former 'Sex & The City' star is running for governor of New York, and talked to the crowd for a few minutes. Continue reading…
View ArticleFaith Evans, Rakim and More to Make Cameos in Netflix's 'Luke Cage'
Several artists have signed on to appear on season two of the hit Netflix show. Also, we find out what rap duo will have episodes named after their songs in season three. Continue reading…
View ArticleEric B & Rakim, KRS-One and More Rock YO! MTV Raps 30th Anniversary Concert...
Hip-hop icons Rakim, KRS-One, MC Lyte, Pharcyde and more celebrated the 30th anniversary of 'YO! MTV Raps.' Continue reading…
View ArticleRakim Debuts New Song 'King's Paradise' During NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert' [VIDEO]
The new track, "King's Paradise," was penned for Season 2 of Marvel's "Luke Cage." Continue reading…
View ArticleCraig Mack Drops 'Flava in Ya Ear': July 26 in Hip Hop History
Today in hip-hop history, Jeezy drops a southern classic, 3rd Bass arrives on the scene, Eric B. and Rakim release their sophomore album, and Craig Mack marks Bad Boy's debut. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Best 'Yo! MTV Raps' Moments: Revisiting the Most Talked About Interviews...
We take a look at 10 of the best moments from 'Yo! MTV Raps' in honor of the sow's 30th anniversary. Continue reading…
View ArticleAtlanta Reporters Salute Rakim on His 50th Birthday [VIDEO]
These Atlanta reporters didn't sweat the technique. Continue reading…
View ArticleRakim Rocks Out With Linkin Park on 'Guilty All the Same'
Hip-hop meets rock once again on Linkin Park's guitar-shredding new song 'Guilty All the Same,' which features the legendary God MC Rakim. Continue reading…
View Article25 Years Later: Why 'Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em' Cemented Rakim as Rap's...
Twenty-five years have passed since Eric B. & Rakim delivered their third studio album, 'Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em.' On the anniversary of the lauded album, we take a look at how it cemented Rakim as...
View Article50 Inspirational Quotes From Your Favorite Rappers
Just in case you need a reminder to keep going or feel defeated, take a look at 50 Inspirational Quotes From Your Favorite Rappers to help you on your path to success. Continue reading…
View Article100 Hip-Hop Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
From the random to the serious and everything in between, check out 100 Hip-Hop Facts That Will Blow Your Mind. Continue reading…
View ArticleMarvel Comics Pays Tribute to Classic Albums With Hip-Hop Variant Covers...
Marvel Comics pays tribute to classic rap album covers in this amazing new "Hip-Hop Variant" project. Continue reading…
View ArticleRakim, Smif-n-Wessum, Das EFX and More to Perform at 24 Hours of Peace Concert
Rakim, DJ Marley Marl, Smif-n-Wessum, Das EFX, DJ Evil Dee, Mister Cee and more are set to take the stage at the 24 Hours of Peace concert in Newark, N.J. Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch DMX Meet His Idol Rakim for the First Time [VIDEO]
DMX is going through it right now. But prior to his arrest earlier this week, the embattled rapper experienced something we can all appreciate -- he met his rap idol Rakim for the very first time. And...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Rakim: 10 Classic Tracks From the 'God MC'
Rakim turns 48 today and he's still arguably the most mythic emcee in hip-hop; an artist who's revered but who is also shrouded in mystery Continue reading…
View ArticleRakim to Perform Entire 'Paid in Full' Album in New York City
Rakim is giving his New York fans a rare treat as he's set to perform Paid in Full in its entirety this summer at NYC’s B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on July 13. Continue reading…
View ArticleRakim Shows Off 'Crazy' DJ Skills in Tribute to Jam Master Jay [VIDEO]
Rakim is showing off one of his lesser known talents -- DJing. Continue reading…
View ArticleKanye West, Kendrick Lamar and More Artists Get Turned Into 8-Bit Art
20 singers and rappers get the 8-Bit digital treatment. Continue reading…
View ArticleFrom Rick Ross to Rakim: 20 of the Weirdest, Wackest and Most 'WTF?' Rapper...
Even hip-hop's most legendary emcees have delivered head-scratching lines. Continue reading…
View ArticleRakim On Black Lives Matter and Police Violence: 'What They're Doing Is...
Rakim shared his thoughts regarding Black Lives Matter and the ongoing cases of police violence against black citizens. Continue reading…
View ArticleRick Ross, Method Man, Rakim and More to Perform at 'Masters of Ceremony' in...
Hip-hop's top MCs are heading to Brooklyn's Barclay's Center for the third annual Masters of Ceremony event. Continue reading…
View ArticleEric B. & Rakim Getting Back Together? A New Photo of Ex-Partners Sparks Chatter
There's a good chance that Eric B. & Rakim are finally back together after 24 years. Continue reading…
View ArticleIt's Official! Eric B. & Rakim Are Reuniting for a Major Tour: 'We Are Back'
Eric B. & Rakim are thinking of a master plan. Continue reading…
View ArticleRakim's Reps Says Reunion With Eric B. Are 'Completely False'
Sorry, there's no reunion between Eric B. and Rakim. Continue reading…
View ArticleAnderson .Paak, Rakim, Jodeci and En Vouge Help Bring Back 'Showtime at the...
The special aired last night (Dec. 5) and was hosted by Steve Harvey. Continue reading…
View ArticleDMX and The LOX Set to Perform at 2017 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival [VIDEO]
Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop... Continue reading…
View ArticleNicki Minaj, Andre 3000, Rakim and More Salute Jay Z for His Songwriters Hall...
Jay Z is being ushered into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Continue reading…
View ArticleEric B. & Rakim to Reunite for 30th Anniversary 'Paid in Full' Concert; Pay...
Eric B. & Rakim will perform 'Paid in Full' in its entirety. Continue reading…
View ArticleWorst to Best: Every Eric B. & Rakim Album Ranked
With the 30th anniversary of 'Paid In Full' and the upcoming reunion show at the Apollo, we decided to rank one of hip-hop's most significant discographies. Continue reading…
View ArticleEric B. & Rakim's 'Paid In Full' at 30: The Duo's Iconic Debut Still Sets A...
One of hip-hop's most celebrated classics reaches a milestone. Continue reading…
View ArticleEric B. & Rakim Perform 'Paid In Full' Album at 30th Anniversary Concert [VIDEO]
Eric B. & Rakim's 'Paid in Full' concert wasn't no joke. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Rakim Became This Millennial's Favorite Rapper
Rakim is still my favorite rapper of all time and the undisputed GOAT. Continue reading…
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