Rakim
American rapper · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1968 · age 58
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. & Rakim, with whom he released four albums: Paid in Full (1987), Follow the Leader (1988), Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990), and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992).
Rakim is read about 711 times a day, in 30 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 8 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 110 days, one point a day.
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Nas Influenced by Rakim
Kanye West Duets: Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been) (2007)
Mike Shinoda Produced Guilty All the Same (2014)
Brad Delson Produced Guilty All the Same (2014)
KRS-One Duets: Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been) (2007)
Kurupt Duets: The Godbody LP
Masta Killa Duets: The Godbody LP
Philip Daniel Bolden Influenced by Rakim
No I.D. Influenced by Rakim
Mica Paris Duets: Contribution (1991)
Nottz Produced The Seventh Seal (2009)- Truth Hurts Duets: Addictive (2002)
- Jake One Produced The Seventh Seal (2009)
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About this person
He also released five solo albums: The 18th Letter (1997), The Master (1999), The Seventh Seal (2009), G.O.D.'s Network: Reb7rth (2024) and The Re-Up (2025)
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1968 · age 58
