Rakim Concert History

Rakim (pronounced rah-KIM) (Born William Michael Griffin Jr. on January 28, 1968 in Long Island, New York, USA) is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop. He is consistently cited as one of the most skilled (and top amongst the most influential) MCs of all time due to his exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship, he revolutionized hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow, elaborate metaphors and rapid delivery. Together with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums between 1987 and 1992.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 26, 2014
Masters Of Ceremony - Hip Hop Reunion
"Masters Of Ceremony - Hip Hop Reunion" / dmx / EPMD / Rakim / Naughty By Nature / Big Daddy Kane / Black Sheep / Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh / Biz Markie
Fox Theatre Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jul 23, 2014
Rakim Neumos Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 20, 2014
Rakim Harlow's Sacramento, California, United States
Jul 18, 2014
Masters of Ceremony / dmx / EPMD / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh / Biz Markie / Naughty By Nature / Special Ed / Hip Hop Reunion Microsoft Theater, L.A. Live Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 18, 2014
Jul 17, 2014
Rakim Celebrity Theatre Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jul 04, 2014
Rakim The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 20, 2014
dmx / Rakim / Method Man / Redman / EPMD / Mystikal / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Super Fresh Hip / Super Fresh Hip Hop Fest Arie Crown Theater Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 06, 2014
Rakim indigo at The O2 London, England, United Kingdom
May 10, 2014
Rakim / Slick Rick

Rakim / Slick Rick at Jannus Live

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Jannus Live St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Mar 27, 2014
Rakim S.O.B.'s New York, New York, United States
Feb 28, 2014
Rakim / Slick Rick

Rakim / Slick Rick at The Howard Theatre

  Setlists
The Howard Theatre Washington, D.C., United States
Feb 22, 2014
Rakim Jon Lovitz Comedy Club Universal City, California, United States
Feb 21, 2014
Rakim The Terrace Pasadena, California, United States
Jan 24, 2014
Masters of Ceremony / dmx / EPMD / Rakim / Brand Nubian / Big Daddy Kane / Slick Rick / Biz Markie / Black Sheep / Naughty By Nature
  Setlists
Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Nov 22, 2013
Rakim Town Ballroom Buffalo, New York, United States
Oct 19, 2013
Slick Rick / Rakim

Slick Rick / Rakim at MainGate Night Club

Maingate Night Club Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 18, 2013
Return Of The Legends
"Return Of The Legends" / Bell Biv Devoe / Pete Rock / Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth / Rakim / lords Of The Underground / Nice & Smooth / Camp Lo
Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Durham, North Carolina, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 18, 2013
Oct 17, 2013
Rakim / Talib Kweli The Shrine Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 19, 2013
Rakim The Shrine Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 15, 2013
Rock The Bells (Mountain View)
"Rock The Bells" (Mountain View) / Wu-Tang Clan / Kendrick Lamar / ScHoolboy Q / Ab-Soul / Jay Rock / Girl Talk / Juicy J / Deltron 3030 / Joey Bada$$ / Trinidad James / Tech N9ne / Rakim / Lecrae / Dom Kennedy / Dilated Peoples / Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh / Earl Sweatshirt / Mimosa / Hopsin / Prof / Iamsu! / Danny Brown (Rapper) / Freeway / Riff Raff / Dizzy Wright / Ratking / Snow Tha Product / Stalley Show all bands
Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States

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The F.O.R.C.E Live
Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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The F.O.R.C.E Live
Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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The F.O.R.C.E Live
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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The F.O.R.C.E Live
Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex on Aug 21, 2011 [697-small]

Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex
Aug 21, 2011
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex on Aug 21, 2011 [696-small]

Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex
Aug 21, 2011
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex on Aug 21, 2011 [695-small]

Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex
Aug 21, 2011
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex on Aug 21, 2011 [694-small]

Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex
Aug 21, 2011
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex on Aug 21, 2011 [693-small]

Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex
Aug 21, 2011
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex on Aug 21, 2011 [688-small]

Rakim / EPMD / DJ Funkmaster Flex
Aug 21, 2011
 New York, New York, United States
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LL Cool J / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Queen Latifah / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Z-Trip on Nov 19, 2023 [534-small]

LL Cool J / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Queen Latifah / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Z-Trip
Nov 19, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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TICKET: Rakim & Mic Geronimo - Tramps NYC (1997), tags: Rakim, New York, New York, United States, Ticket, Tramps - New York CIty - Rakim / Mic Geronimo on Dec 30, 1997 [855-small]

TICKET: Rakim & Mic Geronimo - Tramps NYC (1997)


Rakim / Mic Geronimo
Dec 30, 1997
 New York, New York, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Rakim had?

Rakim has had 369 concerts.

What genre is Rakim?

Rakim is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Gangster Rap, East Coast Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop, New York, and Old School.

When is the next Rakim concert?

The next Rakim concert is on November 15, 2024 at Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem in Miami, Florida, United States. The bands performing are: Busta Rhymes / Method Man & Redman / Jadakiss / E-40 / scarface / Rakim / Talib Kweli / Digable Planets / Twista / goodie mob / Mia X / 8ball & MJG / Sa-roc / The Soul Rebels / kid capri / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Mannie Fresh / DJ Red Alert / DJ Scratch / DJ Epps / Hourglass / Roxanne Shante / Nick Cannon.

When was the last Rakim concert?

The last Rakim concert was on November 13, 2024 at Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem in Miami, Florida, United States. The bands that performed were: Busta Rhymes / Method Man & Redman / Jadakiss / E-40 / scarface / Rakim / Talib Kweli / Digable Planets / Twista / goodie mob / Mia X / 8ball & MJG / Sa-roc / The Soul Rebels / kid capri / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Mannie Fresh / DJ Red Alert / DJ Scratch / DJ Epps / Hourglass / Roxanne Shante / Nick Cannon.

What setlist does Rakim play live?

The songs that Rakim performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 31, 2024 concert at St. Louis Flood Wall in St. Louis, Missouri, United States:

  1. My Melody
  2. It's Been a Long Time
  3. When I B on tha Mic
  4. Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)
  5. Move the Crowd
  6. The Watcher
  7. Addictive
  8. What's on Your Mind
  9. Mahogany
  10. I Know You Got Soul
  11. In the Ghetto
  12. I Ain't No Joke
  13. Microphone Fiend
  14. Paid in Full
  15. Eric B. Is President
  16. Don't Sweat the Technique
  17. Juice (Know the Ledge)
  18. Follow the Leader

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