For over 35 years, hip-hop legend Rakim has been lauded as hip-hop's premier MC because of his flawless flow on the mic. From his first album out the gate, Paid in Full in 1987, Rakim as cemented ...

Rapper Rakim tells Billboard.com what his favorite albums and songs of the 2000s are. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a tip using our anonymous form. A daily ...

Halle Bailey and boyfriend DDG made their red carpet debut in style at the 2022 BET Awards. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com/Kathy Hutchins) Rapper DDG incited outrage ...

Take hip-hop, for example. Nobody is denying the influence of rappers such as Rakim and Schoolly D, but when you compare them to modern artists such as Killer Mike and Kendrick Lamar, there is no ...

“Your first two kids have ‘R’ names, obviously you and Rihanna have ‘R’ names,” host Seth Meyers told the rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers. He asked, “Is this a lock that the ...

The question is: Can you trust him? 9. Rakim - "Paid in Full" "Thinkin' of a master plan / Cause ain't nothin' but sweat inside my hand." The hip-hop mission statement. Many have attempted to ...

Pharrell Williams shared the surprising reason he wore grillz to the 2025 Met Gala, and I have to admit, it's pretty creative. Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images He served as a co-chair, alongside ...

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Denzel Washington is widely considered one of the greatest actors of all time. The 70-year-old Hollywood icon has also been called a sex symbol throughout his six-decade career. The two-time Oscar ...

The 2025 Met Gala was a true celebration of personal style, from the custom tailoring on display to the head-turning accessories and striking make-up moments. In contrast to the punk panda eyes, mixed ...

Watch as we fire up the Lone Star Grillz Offset for the first time and walk through the essential steps to get it ready for smoking greatness. Officials in rural Texas are accused of paying ...