As we gear up for one of the hottest concerts this year,”Return of the Legends”….I dug up some little known facts about The Microphone Fiend, Rakim, that I thought you would enjoy. *Rakim real name is William Michael Griffin Jr. *He converted to Islam at age 16 *Before taking on the name Rakim he went […]
I wonder if Rakim will rock some new music when he come to town for The Return Of The Legends Tour at The DPAC during NCCU Homecoming Weekend. In a recent HipHopDX interview Rakim said he was working on a new album…. his 4th solo album. The Microphone Fiend may be working with Pharrell, DJ […]
Happy Birthday going out to The Microphone Fiend Rakim. Rakim who was named the number #1 Lyricist in Hip Hop in 2012 by The Source Magazine celebrates his 45th birthday today…..Take a look and see why he is The Microphone Fiend…..
The Legendary Eric B & Rakim have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2012 along with fifteen other acts including the Beastie Boys and Guns & Roses. The “Microphone Fiend” Rakim is considered one of the best MC’s to ever touch a mic. The nominees were chosen by the […]
