Usually reserved to the shadows, Rakim has stepped back into the spotlight in a big way in recent years, a resurgence that culminated in the release of his new album, G.O.D.s NETWORK – REB7RTH ...

Produced by Scram Jones, the song's beat calls back to his classic single "Mighty Healthy" and Eric B & Rakim‘s influential ...

Rakim, now 56, recognizes times have changed and that the hip-hop landscape is no longer the “golden era” it once was. But he has realistic expectations for his music in today’s climate.

Eric B. And Rakim's Sophomore LP 'Follow The Leader' Dropped 37 Years Ago Eric B. And Rakim 'Follow The Leader' 37 ...

Iconic hip-hop duo Eric B. (right) & Rakim in New York circa 1989 Getty Images “We kind of think different now, and being on the same page in the studio is real important,” he said.

Rakim's influenced some of the biggest names in rap: Jay Z, Nas, Eminem, Bun B, and literally hundreds of other super famous rappers. On Bullseye, Rakim kicks off Rap Month by looking back at his ...

Rakim has announced a new financial technology and AI-powered platform called Notes, which merges music, money and knowledge together.

Rakim Lubin, a former college basketball player who spent a year with UConn, died Sunday. He was 28. His death was announced by the Prestige Memorial Funeral Home in his hometown of Gadsden, Ala.

Rakim on the Evolution of Hip-Hop, Appreciating Next Wave of MCs The legendary MC spoke to The Root about his partnership with Sprite and honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. By Noah A. McGee ...

“Like all of our music, when Rakim and I first sat down to write and record Follow the Leader, we took inspiration from our Jazz icons in creating its signature sound,” said Eric B. during an ...

As Eric B & Rakim, he was a part of arguably the most influential rap duo in history, with Eric B sampling and mixing, Rakim as the MC. "I think what I was trying to do was incorporate my musical ...