Rakim and Big Daddy Kane will take the stage at New York’s Apollo Theater on Saturday. They are among the performers celebrating the 50th anniversary of the religious organization the Five Percent Nation. The “God & Hip Hop” concert will also feature performances from Papoose and MC Sha Rock, while Erykah Badu will co-host the […]

Rakim joins the lists of rappers and singers who have paid homage to the late South African leader Nelson Mandela since his passing on December…

While in New Orleans this weekend for the Essence Music Festival, Big Daddy Kane caught up with AC of HOT 102.7. AC was taking questions via twitter and received one from @jrbang asking Big Daddy Kane if he was to battle Rakim while they were each in their prime who would have killed it. Related: […]

Rakim, who’s real name is William Michael Griffin, Jr. is known as one of hip hop’s most influential and skilled MCs of all time. Rakim has always been praised for his lyrical content and flow. At the age of 16, William Michael Griffin joined The Nation of Gods and Earths also known as the 5 Percent […]