Rakim is one of the most influential artists ever, but that didn t stop me from somehow losing my first and only interview with the god of rap. After some moving and some searching, the 30-minute chat ...

In a new interview with Rakim Allah on Pitchfork, the God speaks on his successful tour, recording his next album and why hip-hop needs to come together to save itself. "When they created jazz years ...

Rakim made his debut in '86, with a melody and a president's mix. Over two decades later, William Michael Griffin is still calm and humble as they come. He sits comfortablely as the man who your ...

Rakim Checks MC Serch Ghostwriting Claims, Gets Retraction Rakim Offers MC Serch The Fade Over Ghostwriting Claims, Issue Cleared Up Real Quick The 3rd Bass rapper clarified his comments that were ...

Legendary emcee Rakim joins Stretch and Bobbito for a look at his iconic career and life, including reflections on his Islamic faith, the... Rakim Reflects On His Life In Hip-Hop And What Happened ...

Rakim has been considered the best of all time by many through the storied history of Hip-Hop. Then there is KRS-One, another legend that purist consider a G.O.A.T. with that New York boom bap.

More and more artists from the classic era of hi-hop are making their way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with each passing year, and deservedly so. Those ranks could be swelled even further this ...

Raekwon reflects on legacy, ownership and why he believes Wu-Tang’s impact on the rap game deserves more recognition. Jody Watley's 1989 track "Friends" f. Rakim was the first credited duet between ...