Nas, Jadakiss, Fabolous, and Rakim were on hand for Nike Presents an All-Star 25th Anniversary Celebration of The Air Force 1 in Sport and Music on December 10th in New York City. Check out pictures from FilmMagic, GettyImages, and WireImage.
2nd Annual Save The Rhinos Benefit Concert
Common, Rhymefest, Lupe Fiasco, and Rakim were on hand for Marc Ecko’s ‘Save The Rhino’ Concert on June 8th at Central Park in New York City. Check out pictures from FilmMagic, GettyImages, and WireImage.
‘Getting Up’ Video Game Signing In New York City
Marc Ecko, Rza and Rakim signed copies of ‘Getting Up’ at Virgin Megastore on Thursday (February 16) in New York City. Check out pictures from FilmMagic and GettyImages.
Rakim Performs In New York City
Rakim performed in concert at B.B. King’s in New York City on January 30th. Check out pictures from WireImage.
Rakim Arrested On Paternity Warrant
Rakim, of legendary hip-hop duo Eric B and Rakim, was arrested at 11 p.m. on Tuesday (April 27), shortly before he was supposed to hit the stage for a show at New York’s Roseland Ballroom. According to the Associated Press, police from Suffolk County arrested the rapper on a warrant issued in 2001 due to unpaid child support. Read more.
Rakim Injured In Connecticut Car Accident
MTV News reports Rakim was injured in a car accident Wednesday afternoon in Connecticut while en route to New York City, an attorney for the legendary MC said. Rakim did not appear to be hurt seriously and is expected to be out and about soon. Read more.
Rakim And Dr. Dre Part Ways
Legendary rapper Rakim has left Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records, according to the label’s website. Rakim joined the label three years ago but never released his long awaited album, ‘Oh My God’. Launch.com reports Rakim’s manager Zach Katz made the following statement: “He’s already shopping a new deal. He’s left Aftermath. They mutually decided to go their separate ways. There are reasons, but I really can’t get into them, just basically creative differences. And he’s already talking to other people. So that’s really what it is.”
