Born on this day in 1968, William Griffith Jr., better known as Rakim Allah, is widely celebrated as one of the greatest emcees ever to grace the mic. His groundbreaking debut album with DJ Eric B., ...

The company has been set up to provide funding, financial tools and education to “independent urban music artists and creators”.

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Explore the deeper meaning of hip-hop's combat imagery, its global influence, and how it channels empowerment beyond violence.

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I was rapping over a Mobb Deep instrumental at an open mic, and someone in the crowd said ... AllHipHop: Who are your favorite lyricists? Skillz: Rakim, Black Thought, Nas, Ice Cube ...

Having had experience as a DJ before fully committing to the mic, Rakim himself would also scratch on some tracks. “Microphone Fiend” takes the listener back to Rakim’s days as a youngster ...

It just sits there steady, quietly lewd, a bada-bing of a tune as if someone gave Tony Soprano the mic and told him to make like Rakim. Today you might find it appealing but wonder what all the ...

Serial entrepreneur and recording artist Victor D. Lombard, also known as DIVINE, announced this week the launch of a new ...

Notes hopes that by empowering creatives with financial independence, they'll retain control over their careers in an ...