Beefs
No documented rap beefs.
Discography
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
Mentored
Nas
Mentored
Rakim is Nas's biggest influence. Both from NY. Spiritual lyrical lineage.
Signed
Def Jam Recordings
Signed
Eric B. & Rakim signed to Def Jam / MCA. Paid in Full. Follow the Leader.
Produced
Large Professor
Produced
Large Professor produced for Rakim on Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em.
Friendship
DJ Premier
Friendship
Both considered greatest of all time at their positions. Mutual respect.
Jay-Z
Friendship
Jay-Z has cited Rakim as one of the greatest. Same NY lyrical tradition.
Eminem
Friendship
Eminem has cited Rakim as one of his top 5 greatest rappers of all time.
Big Daddy Kane
Friendship
Big Daddy Kane and Rakim are the two greatest MCs of the late 80s. Rival kings of the golden era.