Produced by Scram Jones, the song's beat calls back to his classic single "Mighty Healthy" and Eric B & Rakim‘s influential record "Check Out My Melody." Meanwhile, the title is ...

Arguably the world’s shortest tribute band, Mini Kiss celebrates Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and the arena-rocking Kiss. The ...

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 ...

Rakim responds to Kendrick Lamar’s heartfelt shoutout on Clipse’s new single “Chains & Whips,” calling it the “illest” tribute he’s heard in years.

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

Rap's professor emeritus Rakim responded to Kendrick Lamar name-dropping him on his " Chains & Whips " guest verse from the Clipse ‘s new album Let God Sort Em Out.

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.

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 ...

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 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.

What he did not expect, though, was to see the new Follow the Leader hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Jazz Charts, putting an end to the 38-week reign of Michael Bublé's Love. After all, making a ...

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 ...