Rakim

Rapper

Birthday January 28, 1968

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Long Island, NY

Age 56 years old

#21169 Most Popular

About

American rapper who is one half of the hip hop duo Eric B & Rakim. He has been named one of the most influential and most skilled MCs of all time.

Before Fame

He responded to Eric B's search for an MC when he was younger and their first recorded track took place in his roommate's home studio in 1986.

Trivia

He was signed to Dr. Dre's label, Aftermath Entertainment, in 2000.

Family Life

He has a son named Jabar Griffin. He is the nephew of R&B singer Ruth Brown.

Associated With

He collaborated with DMX on the 2013 single "Don't Call Me."