For decades there were rumors that the iconic Rakim Allah was the ghostwriter behind Will Smith’s classic cut “Summertime.” Although those rumors were eventually debunked, Will Smith has ...

Rakim Allah, legendary as half of Eric B. & Rakim, was born William Michael Griffin Jr. on Long Island, New York. As a student at Wyandanch High School he occasionally skipped class, and one day ...

Hip-hop and the fintech community collide with this new platform for creators. Legendary artist Rakim Allah, the lyrical genius of lyrical hip-hop duo, Eric B & Rakim, has launched an AI-powered ...

Eric B & Rakim were legends during the golden era of rap. Rakim Allah, known for his deep baritone and menacing delivery, combined with Eric B’s smooth production, made for a talented duo.

Lombard, also known as DIVINE, announced this week the launch of a new company, in partnership with RAKIM, one of hip-hop’s most influential emcees. The company is called Notes, a fintech ...

Rakim, a pillar in Hip Hop who has long solidified himself as one of the greatest emcees of all time, has officially kicked off his new venture into the financial technology (fintech) realm. On ...

Hip-hop pioneer Rakim is back with a new song, “Be Ill,” the lead single from his first new album in 15 years, G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth), out July 26. On “Be Ill,” Rakim is as lyrically ...

If you listened to hip-hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was all about Eric B. & Rakim. The New York-based duo was known for their unique sound, which was the perfect blend of DJ Eric B.’ ...