Hip-hop fans rejoice: Eric B. & Rakim have announced that they are reuniting. Over the past week, the duo has been tweeting from their shared account that they are back together. https://twitter.com/EricBandRakim/status/788922068452663296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/EricBandRakim/status/789236057187291136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/EricBandRakim/status/789237049312161792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/EricBandRakim/status/789636287946891264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/EricBandRakim/status/789636946234454017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/EricBandRakim/status/789823564421615620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw It’s been a long time coming. The two broke up in 1993 following the release of 1992’s Don’t Sweat the Technique. The […]

Radio One Inc., KROI BOOM92 in conjunction with Live Nation present The 2nd Annual BOOM Bash on Saturday June 11, 2016 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Classic Hip Hop fanatics will enjoy a musical experience by some of hip-hops legendary pioneers dating back from the 1980’s. The lineup includes artists Rakim, Run DMC, Bone […]

The Microphone Fiend Rakim blessed the stage at Be Expo 2016 and showed everyone old and young, why he is arguably one of the best MC’s to ever move the crowd!  

I really hope you got your Be Expo tickets! If not, hurry up before they sell out! Rakim is going to light the stage on fire and leave the microphone smokin’ on March 12th! Lets throw it back to the 2012 Roots Picnic when The Roots brought Rakim out for a super dope performance : […]

In a 2015 interview, the timeless microphone-God Rakim gives his opinion on Kendrick, J. Cole, and the overall state of Hip-Hop. Check it out, and get ready for Be Expo this Saturday!  

Let’s throw it back to 2012 when VH1 “Hip-Hop Honors” did an incredible tribute to Slick Rick the Ruler, featuring Mc Lyte, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, Biz Markie, Fabulous, Dana Dane, and Philly’s own Eve.   Get ready for Be Expo where Slick Rick, Rakim, Da Brat, Lil Mo and more will TEAR DOWN THE STAGE! […]

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest rappers alive, Rakim! Rakim turns 48 years old today and his rap legacy still vibrantly lives on. Celebrate…

Boom Moment In Hip-Hop: Paid in Full Paid in Full is the debut album of duo Eric B. & Rakim, released on this date in 1987. The album was recorded in producer Marley Marl’s home studio, following Rakim’s response to Eric B.’s search for a rapper to compliment his DJ work. The album produced 5 […]

Obey your thirst by drinking a Sprite with rap lyrics on it because…marketing schemes! This summer, Sprite cans will feature lyrics from Drake, Nas, Rakim, and…

Here’s something that will make you proud to drink those extra calories. Sprite has unveiled its inaugural “Obey Your Verse” Lyrical Collection, which are cans featuring inspirational but…

One of the greatest emcees in hip hop is readying his next solo project. It’s been six years after Rakim’s last release, The Seventh Seal, the…