Rakim is new York hip hop personified, as a MC, his whole look and swagger and the way he carrys himself, Rakim that dude

@debiase1

4 ай бұрын

Period

@njjjjjjjjhhhs

4 ай бұрын

👍

@Bigeasy504

4 ай бұрын

Even in today’s climate he’s in my top 5

@SunShine1732

4 ай бұрын

Straight FACTS

@rideout963

4 ай бұрын

He is NY

Rakim is an icon. So much talent.

@samueljones6568

4 ай бұрын

A-Z. PERIOD

The greatest emcee ever

@problem417

3 ай бұрын

Facts

@marshawnbooker8317

3 ай бұрын

Facts

He is New York Hip Hop. He is Hip Hop. A true MC. A legend! Doing it for years

I just love Rakim my favorite Lyricist in Hip Hop , The best that ever did it .

@user-wp7hr8rp7p

4 ай бұрын

Indeed

@YasminE-dk6nf

4 ай бұрын

Yeeees!!!! Always "Blessing the Mic."🎤🎶🎵🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Kewchiemonsta

3 ай бұрын

Better than big L? And Fred The God Son #rip to them both

@user-wp7hr8rp7p

3 ай бұрын

@@YasminE-dk6nf the God mc

He’s the blueprint that we all have replicated at some point in time as rappers

Rakim NYC…Brooklyn.. he’s has style confidence,a legend, a lyrical genius in 50 years of hip-hop..

@odonbarksdale6480

4 ай бұрын

He's not from Brooklyn Mo...

@danielingelmo9075

4 ай бұрын

strong island

@crownandalbrookclothingco.6031

3 ай бұрын

*Born 🙏🏽

I'm so happy to see the legend living in a mansion ✌️👍

@almo9674

4 ай бұрын

Ain’t that the truth.

@PureNapture

3 ай бұрын

I said the same !!!! ❤

@Sausedeez5666

3 ай бұрын

@@PureNapture That's because we don't hate...we celebrate ♥

When I was in Barber Scotia College back in 1987 Eric B & Rakim was the only music that was playing all around the campus. You couldn't help but dance to their music back in the day 🌹👏🖤🤎✊

The robot narrating this called him "Rock'em" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@icon73291

4 ай бұрын

I was just thinking that as a read ya comment. Like, they wylin!🤣🤣🤣

@marcshadow482

3 ай бұрын

Well..he did rock 'em!

@panbandits

3 ай бұрын

Rock em sock em 😂

@kenyabutts3592

3 ай бұрын

@@panbandits omg not the rockem sockem robots 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@EugeneMarshall-cw1cp

2 ай бұрын

Stop it 😆🤣😂

Rakim is that dude!! We're about the same age! Y'all just don't know how badass these rap dudes were! I still have the vinyls floating around somewhere in my crib! It is always good to see these dudes doing that thing! And putting young people onto them! Keep up the great work my brother! Much love!👍👍

@SmokeD-dl2ju

4 ай бұрын

He one of the greatest of all time🎉🎉😂😂❤❤❤❤❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@Treez336

4 ай бұрын

Homie you washed up, "rap dudes" you call Rakim a rap dude, that man a "MASTER OF CEREMONY" THE ONLY THING YOU AN THE GOD GOT IN COMMON IS AGE

@iseeu7555

4 ай бұрын

​@Treez336 Damn that was mean fam.. Bruh was just trying to show love to the God MC.. You trippin! 😂😂😂😂

@Treez336

4 ай бұрын

@@iseeu7555 and what was mean about what I said, it's the truth rah would take that as disrespect all of the emcees from rah era would've took that as disrespect for him to be rah same age he should know that

@Treez336

4 ай бұрын

Ra ain't no rap dude the whole industry refer to that man as the God emcee

When ever I thought of New York I pictured people talking,walking and dressing like Rakim

One of my favorite Lyricists in Hip Hop. From New York City . I recall one song 🎵 he made Follow the leader Big Up Rakim keep holding it down brother stay strong Peace ✌️

You damn right I grew up on Eric b rakim

FOLLOW THE LEADER & THE LEGEND RAKIM! 💯

54 year old brotha and Rakim the only MC that made me rewind my old tape recorder to listen to verses I missed the 1st time.. R lyrics was that dope..

The greatest MC in Hip Hop 🔥🔥🔥- nothing else needs to be stated...

'When i be on the mic ' solidifys his gigantic skills in the rap game

Proof that hard work pays off and no rapper deserves that like him. although it looks like you're pocket watching my brother, it feels good to see him outchea having things...

Hands down best hip hop M C ever!! Listen to the song In The Ghetto!! Super beast!!

Rakim is the very best that ever held a microphone hands down competition is none

Rakim the God was the best lyricist to ever pick up a mic 🎤 hands down 💯

I remember meeting him in north Carolina when I was a teenager

@jahmekmanifestallah8121

3 ай бұрын

What part of NC are you from?

Snoops favorite rapper no #1 🌹⚜️🇺🇸

@derrickwilliams9034

4 ай бұрын

I didn’t know that was snoop favorite rapper. Interesting cause it’s also Kurupts favorite rapper who is part of if the Dog pound. I was introduced to Kurupt years ago and we bust it up talking about how Rakim was our favorite rapper.

Ra has and will always be my favorite. I'm glad to see him Blessed to get his flowers. I wish we all vote for that Walk of Fame accomplishment. INDEED

I know for sure Rakim is not gonna like this video. The” R”is very private.

I've been listening to hip hop since the late 70's and I have heard many Mc's and in my opinion Rakim is the G.O.A.T.

The greatest the best that they will ever be no debate

Born n raised.....my Wyandanch warriors!!!!!!!...

@Supreme_Knowledge.

4 ай бұрын

straight off of straight Path ,Word!

@sivrajeelruc563

3 ай бұрын

North 16th

@keythjones9588

3 ай бұрын

I used to see Rakim at Maggie's back in 2010-2012

Never been a fan of rap but must respect a legend that started the game and respecting our sisters with lyrics w/o degrading them like today's lyrics respect good brother tilt my hat 🤝🏾

Reason why Rakim,is that man is because he never cussed on his records… now that’s Dope.

@Elticol0co

4 ай бұрын

He did curse a few times, finish this line "pull up a chair..."

@kinetic97

4 ай бұрын

​@@Elticol0co"F*CK AROUND AND MISS THE SHOW" MAHOGANY

The best,no question,Rakim for life.peace

One of the few rappers I truly can respect as a grown Black man in this country.

I love Rakim's music! 🎶🎧 I grew up listening to his amazing tracks, and it's been an incredible journey. His music is truly outstanding and unique, with lyrics that are simply unmatched. I'm a huge fan of his style and will keep his music on repeat forever! #RakimFan #MusicLover #Legendary

Had the opportunity to see the GOD at Foxwoods last year. Man! The whole show was bananas. True hip hop royalty. Roxanne Shante, EPMD, Slick Rick and closing it out was Rakim. The GOD murdered it too. Brought me back to the days of my youth and nostalgia .🔥🔥🔥🔥

I got a chance to met him in Wyandanch celebrating 50 years of Wyandanch day

I ain't no joke (my fav)...love you R❤

Went to an Eric B and Rakim concert in 2019 right before COVID. He ROCKED that ishhhh! If you haven’t please go see him perform💯💯

Absolutely AMAZING, ❤ IT 💪🏾💯, RAKIM THE GOD

I haven’t even watched the video yet. If you don’t know this brotha you don’t know 💩! “ I was a fiend before I became a teen.” LEGEND in the game no doubt

I never jetted after kicking a hole in my mom's speaker, I got my ass whooped! Thanks Rakim your the greatest!!!

@chrisdwyer1791

3 ай бұрын

BRO..HE DIDNT KICK HIS MOTHERS SPEAKER IN...AT A PARTY, THE OLDER CATS WOULDNT LET HIM ROCK ON THE MIC " THEY SAID THAT IM TO SMALL......COOL..I DONT GET UPSET, I KICK A HOLE IN THE SPEAKER, PULLED THE PLUG THEN I JET!!!!

@nitty5771

3 ай бұрын

@@chrisdwyer1791I’m thinking he knows that story ..but he was actually inspired to kick his mom speaker. Shit he probably would’ve kicked any speaker because of Rakim.🤷🏾

The FLOW KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

His style was fearafied.

Greatest ofall time in my book

You Can't have Top Five or Top 10 without Rakim Period top five he's in top 3 top 10 he's top 4 Period u just can't call it no other way period. He is the Emeritus for these young ones fo getta bout it 💪🏿

@adg_87

3 ай бұрын

Yep!

@frank-xp6pj

3 ай бұрын

Facts

1 of The Architects Of Hip Hop and Rap, all praises due to The Most High for such a King. Peace

Rakim the icon!

1000%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A true hip hop Legend. BIG UPS

And still today, the most untouched lyricist to ever touch the mic, ijs

My favorite rapper real GOAT 😁👍 PS on par with Tupac of course

@mackinx615

4 ай бұрын

Yup 💯

@5th76

3 ай бұрын

Pac can't shine his shoes!

He is and always will be that dude respect‼️👊🏾

My Favorite 🎤💯

They need to really stop telling where these rappers live. Too damgerous.

@Keisha84878

4 ай бұрын

I was like “not the house”!

@gregsmith1342

4 ай бұрын

Rakim doesn't live in Connecticut anymore, he lives somewhere in Pennsylvania

Bigup to the Creator, for making this all possible.

GREAT VIDEO ...........!!! ♥️♥️♥️. #AllAboutThem

He is hip hop, he is a man of integrity. We love you. To bed all other artist didn’t follow the leader

One of my favorites of all time!❤❤❤❤

🐐

Love this dude!!

He is the number one rapper of all times Then comes Chuck D Then comes k r s one Then comes X-Clan Something like that how can I say one is best when they're all And yes The great DMX and yes THE DOC ( Ruthless records )

@DryhumorGuy-1

3 ай бұрын

Hhmmm. We might have to bump krs-1 up that ladder a little bit though.....

Follow the LEADER......👍.....Love your reporting.......Rakim keep on ROCKIN' Bro....keep on keepin' on........👏🌟👏

Growing up in the 80s in Los Angeles, my favorite rappers were LL, KRS, Rakim, Chuck D, and Kane. I've since added Pac, Nas, Black Thought, Jay, and the gone too soon, BIG.

Much Respect!!

Paid in full and make em clap to this 86. This was the break down of the RAPPER AND DJ COLABO. LIKE JAZZY JEEF AND THE FRESH PRICE. HE DESERVES A PIONEER AWARD.

RAKIM. Simply the best to ever do it.

He so Smooth and oh so Talented ❤ One ☝🏽 Love ❤️

My favorite jams from lord Rakim no omega he the master lyricist no one does it better 🙌🙌🙌💪🏻🙌

He literally changed the game. There was nobody flowing like him.

This has been my Goat when it comes to lyricists.

The best 👌

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 The God of Rap way before his time

"I came in the door, I said it before, I never let the mike magnitize me no more".......THE R!! 🐐

The greatest

Between rakim was out in the early 80s rakim is # 1 along with big Daddy Kane krs1 ll kool Jay kooG Rap RDMC and Grand Master j........and others

@realitydrakesrealitydpoet3727

4 ай бұрын

I definitely agree that RAKIM, KRS ONE, BIG DADDY KANE, KOOL G RAP, and SLICK RICK were the top emcees when they first came out. But they were not known to the general public in the EARLY 80s, they did not become famous for the general public until the LATE 80s. RAKIM'S first album "Paid In Full" came out in 1987. KRS ONE'S first album "Criminal Minded" came out in 1987. BIG DADDY KANE'S first album "Long Live The Kane" came out in 1988. KOOL G RAP'S first album "Road To Riches" came out in 1989. And SLICK RICK'S first album "The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick" came out in 1988.

@idk4778

4 ай бұрын

No he came out in the midd 80s along with krs one, big daddy Kane and kook g Rap, Run Dmc and LL cool j were the one who came out in the early 80s

I was a fiend, before I became a teen I melted microphones ,instead of cones that ice cream. Music orientated so when hip-hop was originated Fitted like pieces of puzzle complicated. -RAKIM microphone 🎙 Feind

Forget the rest,rakim is truly the best a true living ledgend,only closely followed by krs-one....

Good to see the legend Doing good

That's one very down-to-earth brother always motivating never had to put out garbage wrap love him always

Know the Ledge is one of the most iconic songs of the era.

When Rakim came out, he changed the game with his smooth lyrical metaphors & it made rapper's change from yelling on record with a choppy flow.

If it wasn't for this video I would never of heard about Eric B & Rockum they are some awesome pop singers, indubitably

Man to me he the god mc he still doing his thing peace to the gods and Earth's son moon and ⭐

Hip hop should honor the God MC way more than they do.

I remember Rakim performing at the Apollo Theater in NYC, and people were throwing money on stage, he is definitely That Dude!!!!

Kinda sad that he's not more financially well off like he deserves... he is one of the most influential MC'S in HIP-HOP history!!! RAKIM 🎧🎤🎼🎵🎶 THE GREAT!!!

@reginaldbonnie3554

4 ай бұрын

I agree. Yet I think it lends to "authentic value": staying true to self and not accepting any dollar to hollar( for example Dre's project. I'm sure that would've been a lucrative venture but to Rakim obviously not true in what he believed; like "pay me for rhymes not to promote crime" )

Niceeeeee‼️🔥

The GOAT pain and simple. It's not up for debate

THE GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A LIVING LEGEND!!!❤❤❤❤

Rakim hip hops absolute greatest emcee i love that hes worth only $2mil amongst other hundred millionaire rappers it proves hes not a sellout

That Home is worth a bit more than just a Million, trust me. And Rakim is an Icon, just wish his body of work was consistant and much larger than it is.

@reginaldbonnie3554

4 ай бұрын

Bruh, I didn't know about the last Eric B album or the Linkin Park joint!!!😮 And how the fuk I miss the DMX collab???!!! Damn I miss record stores.

@MrLuckythelover

4 ай бұрын

probably just one of the mansions .

The only GOD mc..all others are imitators 💯💯💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@reginaldbonnie3554

4 ай бұрын

This word you used, "OTHERS"??? What/Who is these "others"?...

@MUCHGAME3615

4 ай бұрын

@@reginaldbonnie3554 slim shady

I use to see him in the hood, alone, not afraid . Always loved.. you thought I was a donut and you tried to glaze me lyrics. God bless him and his family.

That aging aint no joke on black people or black artists, Janet Jackson, Jayne Kennedy, Sade, Tevin Campbell, Eric B and Rakim have aged so old , they were so gorgeous young youthful and black when all these artist started, the industry don't lie, you have to do everything while you still got your youth.

Rakim Allah the GOAT! My fam from the 11798, ya heard!!! 1❤

When I met Rakim in 2018, he was short in stature, yet I saw Titan

Rakim will be very upset about this video, (just like when Nas put out his provate business on wax). I met Rakim on a couple of occasions, through an mutual friend, and he is an extremely private individual. He would definitely NOT co-sign this!😮🙄😲

@frank-xp6pj

3 ай бұрын

For real, he super private & there was some mistakes in this video as well….those pictures had to be before Rakim bought that house because he would not allow someone to come in walk through & take photos, just not his style.

I don’t care who did what RAKIM IS A ICON AND LEGEND OF HIP HOP

I was a kid when I first heard them blacking on a boom box in NYC one of my top lyricist of all time thank you for honing them their flowers that are your favorite rapper’s favorite rappers all the Greats know Please do BIG DADDY KANE if you Haven’t when rappers actually Wrote their own rhymes 🫶🏽