As the saying goes, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so in honor of the God MC’s birthday, The Source has compiled a list of artists who owe a nod to Rakim’s unparalleled influence ...

Rakim and his longtime partner Divine have launched a new AI-powered fintech platform Notes, aimed at empowering creatives.

Things are revving up for rapper A$AP Rocky and his ongoing criminal trial. The Root previously reported the MC, whose real ...

The Harlem MC faces multiple counts of assault related to an incident where he allegedly shot at a friend near a Hollywood ...

Sōl has performed as the opening act for Destiny’s Child, Rakim, MC Lyte, Mos Def, and other musical artists. More recently, Sōl has been working with Dr. Mona Hanna, the leader of the Rx Kids ...

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“Eric B Is President” and “My Melody” completely changed the face of the genre, just as Run-DMC’s “Sucker MC’s (Krush-Groove 1)” had done three years earlier. Rakim’s laidback ...

Lombard, also known as DIVINE, announced this week the launch of a new company, in partnership with RAKIM, one of hip-hop’s most influential emcees. The company is called Notes, a fintech ...