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Artist · Long Island · 80s

Rakim

William Michael Griffin Jr., better known by his stage name Rakim, is an American rapper. He is one half of golden age hip-hop duo Eric B.

Total connections
7
Beefs
0
Rank
#53
Era
80s
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No documented rap beefs.

Studio Albums
Unreleased Rakim Studio Set 1996
The 18th Letter 1997
The Master 1999
The Seventh Seal 2009
Beat 4 Beat the Instrumentals 2024
G.O.Ds NETWORK - REB7RTH 2024
The RE-UP 2025
Mixtapes
Lyrical Legend 2008
EPs
The Cellar EP 2008
Heat It Up (Music From the original Motion Picture Soundtrack Gunmen) 2019
What'$ Wrong 2025
Nas
Rakim is Nas's biggest influence. Both from NY. Spiritual lyrical lineage.
Mentored
Def Jam Recordings
Eric B. & Rakim signed to Def Jam / MCA. Paid in Full. Follow the Leader.
Signed
Large Professor
Large Professor produced for Rakim on Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em.
Produced
DJ Premier
Both considered greatest of all time at their positions. Mutual respect.
Friendship
Jay-Z
Jay-Z has cited Rakim as one of the greatest. Same NY lyrical tradition.
Friendship
Eminem
Eminem has cited Rakim as one of his top 5 greatest rappers of all time.
Friendship
Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane and Rakim are the two greatest MCs of the late 80s. Rival kings of the golden era.
Friendship