Pusha T has one of the most powerful and clear voices in today's hip-hop. He's known for his sharp delivery and precise use of words.

But in 1990, Rakim was still as untouchable as ever. And this album set the stage for an entire generation of hardcore New York street rap. Listen to Eric B & Rakim’s Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em now.

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 ...

Rakim has recently launched an AI-powered platform that combines ‘music, money, and knowledge’ for independent urban recording artists ...

Serial entrepreneur and former recording artist Victor D. Lombard, also known as DIVINE, announced this week the launch of a new company, in partnership with RAKIM, one of hip-hop’s most ...

Rakim is responsible for changing the way rappers approach rhyming in the 1980s and is regarded as the greatest living MC of all time. Now, Rakim is moving into the fintech space via his new AI ...

Rakim’s new fintech platform reshapes music industry future Notes helps bridge the gap between artistic vision and business success By Nevaeh Brown Jan 28, 2025 10:01 am ...

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 ...

Mahogany got his wish, though not exactly the way he hoped when he slid to the sixth round in April’s draft over medical concerns and the Lions took him with the 210 th overall pick.

Spoken word artists perform with hip hop stars at the 2024 Dodge Poetry Festival.

Rakim, now 56, recognizes times have changed and that the hip-hop landscape is no longer the “golden era” it once was. But he has realistic expectations for his music in today’s climate.

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 ...