I’m 35 my dad is 53 he’s a huge Big Daddy Kane fan but as I get older I’ve been doing my homework and I place Rakim above Kane , Krs -1 an G Rap his raps on that Paid in Full album still hit hard an that came out in 1986 in sane
@@shaamlowery2632 facts personality my favorite projects by rakim are don't sweat the technique and the master, and the 18th letter, they're prefect displays of lyricism
Maybe not Rich like those guys,but he’s definitely rich. He tours all over the world. He probably grossed A couple of million a year for touring and licensing his music. Slow money is better than no money
We had K.R.S. 1, Big Daddy Kane, even a very slept on Heavy D, but when Rakim, came out, rhyming on records with a skill set like we had never heard before, unmistakable voice, most versatile flows of the time as well, an innovator, brought style and fashion to the game as well. One of Hip Hops GAME CHANGERS. Salute The GOD MC.
the real goat. I will never get back my first listen to a rakim tape; it was the same feeling I got when watching kendrick at the concert. what a legend
I was on my cellphone on a NYC street. I saw a hand reach in front of me and it was Ra. This man gave me his hand without knowing me. Ra is a real one 👁 love
A brother before his time. I'm 52 and my kids who are young adults now know Rakim is a true Lyricist.... This brother truly was way before his time, highly disciplined in his writing style but he showed up at the right time!!! MUCH LOVE!!! "MOVE THE CROWD"....
I was 9 years old when my uncle popped in 'Paid in Full". At the time I was a big Run DMC fan... and u know every full bar then was a word in the middle of the bar, and the ending was the rhyme. Rakim was the first MC that put multiple rhyme schemes in one bar. Even as a 9 year old, it was the most amazing thing I've ever heard. That's why he will always be the greatest in my book. God MC!
I love listening to RAKIM. His voice is incredible, and I'm in my 40s STILL loving RAKIM. He's phenomenal, and I can't wait to hear more of him... RESPECT. PERIODT.
Fact's 💯...He was ALWAYS ahead of his time and this new track is still showing and proving how ahead his time he was and still is. That's why you gotta want to/try and reach for something to be great and ahead of your time. That's why Rakim music and lyrics is timeless and classic.
If you know the history of Rap music which became Hip Hop you would know that Rap is spittin out the lyrics and Hip Hop is the beat. Somewhere in the mid to late 90s / early 2000s the category of Rap music became Hip Hop. Hip Hop comes from Jazz Music from the "BeBop" era in Jazz. I'm from the Old School and I still call it "Rap Music" because that's what it is.
@@deewoo2776 And that makes you not invited to the COOKOUT ! IM A HIP HOP BABY ! RAP IS SOMETHING YOU DO HIP HOP IS SOMETHING. YOU LIVE! YOUR WHITE! I CAN TELL ! AND THAT THOUGHT PROCESS RUINED HIP HOP! AND THATS WHY A ACTOR LIKE DRAKE IS PLAYING IN YOUR CAR AND NOT MINE ! YOUR DISMISSED. Ps it was called A B BOY. MC AND DJ GRAFFITI ! HIP HOP! CULTURE VULTURE YOU SOUND LIKE
Back in 07 when I was 15 I bought "Paid In Full" on CD hopped on the train to my job in the city & was so happy even in 07 I totally see why kats never tested The 👑R💖💛💚
Y'all might not understand... I'm not a Stan!! But I love & respect this dude.. To a point..I feel some kinda of way whenever I see him.. Might be nostalgia.. or just the appreciation of HIP HOP!! 1!!
u deff a stan but its cool. he a legend from an era where dudes were true supporters of everything. music ,sports , shows etc. true loyalty . my generation the adhd amnesia generation
As a matter of fact. Rakims The 18th Letter art cover had an Artificial Intelligence face on it behind his face. Rakim was the first presenting AI way back then.
Wuhooo!! From the God's own mouth! ( i.e Rakim hasn't Done many interviews!) For him to say," I hear the technique "I started" and where they took it!!!" Is Profound, glad he voiced it before leaving this planet... All the Greats!! Any emcee you can ever consider Nice!! They All play with that word phrasing, syntactical structure, Flowin type shit. Because of Him! The Real Question IS, " what would hip hop " SOUND" like if Rakim never was !
I like that he didnt get into his feelings like the rest of the critics about Drake using ai. I felt the same thing. It was "Entertaining and creative" more than it was "disrespectful " to Tupac... we should be able to be creative in all forms of hiphop.
What I Write Is Like Shoving A Mike Down Your Windpipe Don't Let Him Bite Rhymes Rakim Write No Mike To Mouth Resuscitation Is Necessary...No Obituary, It's Nothing Left To Bury
The 18th letter is perfection in a hip hop album the saga begins produced by Pete rock check that out young or old generation the whole album is just perfection not 1 slacking track it’s a masterpiece
Hip Hop 1.0 here. I looooove this man. I saw him at B. B. king’s doing the Paid In Full album. With a backing BAND. It was so magical. I cried. This will always be my guy.
Rakim is on the vast majority of your favorite rapper's top 5 or top 10 lists. He's the foundation for most of the greats and their rap styles in one way or another. The multisyllabic, internal rhyme schemes were fundamental to modern rap, akin to the discovery of relativity or quantum physics in the early 20th century spawning modern technology. Nas was the "heir" to his style, and then spawned even more complex lyricism than that. Wisdom, technical prowess, stoic, teacher, presence, style, etc. etc. Plus I'm hearing more about how good a producer he is
Nas is not the heir to Rakim at all and Rakim bodied Nas on the Nike classic track by premo in 2007….you did not listen to the interview at all…Nas is the same simp that did the oochie walley track…Nas is a joke
![Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa - BE ILL [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sGpxTtDJU3s/mqdefault.jpg)
These young kids nowadays don't know how great Rakim was, the goat
I'm 16 and I gotta respect any 16 from the God mc
I’m 35 my dad is 53 he’s a huge Big Daddy Kane fan but as I get older I’ve been doing my homework and I place Rakim above Kane , Krs -1 an G Rap his raps on that Paid in Full album still hit hard an that came out in 1986 in sane
@@shaamlowery2632 facts personality my favorite projects by rakim are don't sweat the technique and the master, and the 18th letter, they're prefect displays of lyricism
For real. That's why when people talk about their Top 5 I'm like I can't take a Top 5 seriously if Rakim ain't in it.
@@bronxkies Rakim can't be in a top 5 because he's in a class of his own. The God MC
This might be the first time in my 43 years of living that I seen Rakim laugh.. And it happened on.... TMZ?? Crazy crazy ish crazy!
RIGHT! 😮😂😂😂😂
Lol right? Because even right now his resting face is like 'Dont play with me, I will f you up right here and now!' 🤨 Lol😂
Kan!😂
he smiled.. he really smiled!
💯💯💯💯
Rakim never got rich like Jay, Dre, Snoop or Nas and them but he’s the original.
Well like 50 cent said some people know how to life been wealthy or not he stuck to himself and maybe he didn’t needed that
@@22625223Agree! Not everyone wanted that kind of life. It's not always sweet.
@@22625223 the first mc to get a million dollar contract never got rich? Even though it doesn't matter, I think Rakim been Paid N Full for a min
Maybe not Rich like those guys,but he’s definitely rich. He tours all over the world. He probably grossed A couple of million a year for touring and licensing his music. Slow money is better than no money
He's definitely a millionaire, not on their level but he's rich
His influence is so god damn strong even in today’s hip hop. What a legendary MC
Legendary....🤔....🤏🏽
Don't be Mad I'm 🤥 like a MFCKr....be good tho
*got
We had K.R.S. 1, Big Daddy Kane, even a very slept on Heavy D, but when Rakim, came out, rhyming on records with a skill set like we had never heard before, unmistakable voice, most versatile flows of the time as well, an innovator, brought style and fashion to the game as well. One of Hip Hops GAME CHANGERS. Salute The GOD MC.
I was putting my boy up on that Heavy album (1999) just the other day. RIP. Incredible talent
Bro I love Heavy.
Heavy D. Severely underrated 🎤
Rakim came out first in 86, KRS was second 87 and Kane in 88 Kool G Rap 89. They all had their own style. IMO KRS is the best.
@@RazorReg Criminal Minded came out in 87 along with Paid in Full. But from 87-90 we got some classics.
REAL HIP HOP LEGEND!!!!!
Only drake is I’m afraid
@@OVOGeraldOnly🤔....😮....U been hanging out with AkAdEmikS....👀
Absolutely!
Having a Triple OG like Rakim give our top generation rappers respect is real humbling.. Hip Hop is a beautiful thing 💯
Rakim the first famous rapper to actually recognize the pocket of the beat. Literally gave the genre decades of progress single-handedly
Rakim is the hardest lyricist ever that define Rhythm. And. Poetry.
“I hold a microphone like a grudge” 😊
one of my favorite lines ever
I don’t think you can have a top 10 without including this guy. He’s the sole reason most of the greatest rappers rap the way that they do.
the real goat. I will never get back my first listen to a rakim tape; it was the same feeling I got when watching kendrick at the concert. what a legend
I was on my cellphone on a NYC street. I saw a hand reach in front of me and it was Ra. This man gave me his hand without knowing me. Ra is a real one 👁 love
👁️ 👄 👁️???
I’m usually r
You’re better than me. I’d still be holding his hand squeezing Super Glue despite the restraining order. 😂 😂 😂
What an honor bro!! Nice!!
im so proud of rakim-i was so apreciative i came up in that golden era to see artists like Rakim and others help shape that era.
We love you Rakim!!! So excited for the new album!
A brother before his time. I'm 52 and my kids who are young adults now know Rakim is a true Lyricist.... This brother truly was way before his time, highly disciplined in his writing style but he showed up at the right time!!! MUCH LOVE!!! "MOVE THE CROWD"....
The East Coast and Midwest love Kendrick Lamar. Salute King Kendrick
Put some Respect on his name! Rakim is one of the founders and innovators.
GOAT!!! No One Come Close To Rakim
Drizzy way better🔥
@@OVOGerald☹️....😮
@@OVOGeraldOVHOE is this you ???! 😂😂😂
@@OVOGeraldstop glazing this Canadian bozo
Big Daddy Kane > Rakim
Rakim just in conversation sound like he ready to take off on a 🎤
I was 9 years old when my uncle popped in 'Paid in Full". At the time I was a big Run DMC fan... and u know every full bar then was a word in the middle of the bar, and the ending was the rhyme. Rakim was the first MC that put multiple rhyme schemes in one bar. Even as a 9 year old, it was the most amazing thing I've ever heard. That's why he will always be the greatest in my book. God MC!
Rakim the legend! His swag is unmatched.❤❤❤❤
UNMATCHED!
Y’all ain’t heard of the boy drizzy?
@OVOGerald you mean bbl?
@@OVOGeraldhow is a dude who needs a ghost writer a great rapper 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂that shit is hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@OVOGeralddid you listen to this interview …drake is a joke
I'm 31. The pop out and the Lox and Dipset versus is without question some of the rawest purest hip hop I've seen 20 years
This is the greatest mc of all time right here and I am from the south
Drake bodies him I’m afraid
Same here. Texas
@OVOGerald 😂 🤫 "Better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt"
Not to me
@@PR-WAYu don't know shit
I love listening to RAKIM. His voice is incredible, and I'm in my 40s STILL loving RAKIM. He's phenomenal, and I can't wait to hear more of him... RESPECT. PERIODT.
Peace to the Original Asiatic Blackman for performing his duty, and NEVER ABANDONING HIS POST!!!
First time I ever seen RAKIM smile..😮
You should watch the BizMarkie documentary…it’s wild cause Rakim cried on it. That was something I could’ve never predicted.
TMZ is included in that too 🌚
18th letter! The R baby!
The master, both classic albums, it's a shame they didn't get the proper promotion people don't know how good those albums were
ALL DAY "R"
2024 feels like home again. The greats are coming back. Stetsasonic too. Thank you!
Much love and respect to Rakim 💫
The microphone solo Wiz. Uncle Rakim, NUFF RESPECT. 🎤
After 12, I'm worse that a Gremlin
Feed me Hip-hop and I start trembling
Microphone fiend was banging and still bang!💯
Man that still hit different even today.
CLASSIC LINE ! ! !
Rakims old stuff still sounds new its crazy once in multiple generations talent
Fact's 💯...He was ALWAYS ahead of his time and this new track is still showing and proving how ahead his time he was and still is. That's why you gotta want to/try and reach for something to be great and ahead of your time. That's why Rakim music and lyrics is timeless and classic.
Probably the coolest cat off the mic to ever spit a bar!
Rakim is a REAL RAP LEGEND.
He looks the part and is the part.
Hip hop . Drake is rapper. R is a hip hop MC. It's a difference
@@binnybrand2563u nailed that Ish....😎
7:11 we happy as a MFCKr that he decided to go towards the 🎤....he got that Raw voice perfect for HiP-HoP....😮
If you know the history of Rap music which became Hip Hop you would know that Rap is spittin out the lyrics and Hip Hop is the beat. Somewhere in the mid to late 90s / early 2000s the category of Rap music became Hip Hop. Hip Hop comes from Jazz Music from the "BeBop" era in Jazz. I'm from the Old School and I still call it "Rap Music" because that's what it is.
@@deewoo2776 And that makes you not invited to the COOKOUT ! IM A HIP HOP BABY ! RAP IS SOMETHING YOU DO HIP HOP IS SOMETHING. YOU LIVE! YOUR WHITE! I CAN TELL ! AND THAT THOUGHT PROCESS RUINED HIP HOP! AND THATS WHY A ACTOR LIKE DRAKE IS PLAYING IN YOUR CAR AND NOT MINE ! YOUR DISMISSED. Ps it was called A B BOY. MC AND DJ GRAFFITI ! HIP HOP! CULTURE VULTURE YOU SOUND LIKE
Rakim is an OG for reel. He was special!!!!
Rakim was one of my crushes in high school
FACTS 👏🏾👏🏾
💯
For real,and What's On Your Mind made it official official
Same
I’m 63 and been a HipHop fan from the beginning. Ra is still fine as sh*t 😂❤
I love Rakim
Rakim is quintessential hip hop. The brotha oozes hip hop thru his veins.
I USED TO LET THE MIC SMOKE
NOW I GRAB IT
SMASH IT
MAKE SURE IT'S BROKE!!!!
Rakim… the GOAT 👏🏾👏🏾❤️
I’m 26 now I paid to see rakim and meet and greet when I was 24 the 🐐 fr
Saw him recently, he didn't tell us til afterwards, his son opened for him. He's 🔥 too!
That's dope!What's his son's name? I would love to check him out.
@@theressak Tahmell
@@maritzacaruth9283 thx!!!
Every lyricist since 1987 has been heavily influenced by Rakim. No other person you can say that about after half a century
every modern style rapping is based on his original flow and cadence . wether they know it or not
💯
For Ra to give credit to KDot and say he wishes he was there too … 🫡 MAJOR Salute. Super Dope!
Timeless, so age don't count in the booth when your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth
Kings don't need to be outspoken...but when they do speak out...followers know what to do.
Back in 07 when I was 15 I bought "Paid In Full" on CD hopped on the train to my job in the city & was so happy even in 07
I totally see why kats never tested The 👑R💖💛💚
Dre and Rakim getting another shot? Man I hope it comes together this time.
Y'all might not understand... I'm not a Stan!! But I love & respect this dude.. To a point..I feel some kinda of way whenever I see him.. Might be nostalgia.. or just the appreciation of HIP HOP!! 1!!
u deff a stan but its cool. he a legend from an era where dudes were true supporters of everything. music ,sports , shows etc. true loyalty . my generation the adhd amnesia generation
@@ra-neter6662 Was that an insult?.. Mixed with a compliment?... 😀 Either way..Ok!!
As a matter of fact. Rakims The 18th Letter art cover had an Artificial Intelligence face on it behind his face. Rakim was the first presenting AI way back then.
That's not really a good thing though
@@LEYTHLEGACYit not lol
RAKIM and del the funkee homosapien
Wuhooo!!
From the God's own mouth! ( i.e Rakim hasn't Done many interviews!) For him to say," I hear the technique "I started" and where they took it!!!" Is Profound, glad he voiced it before leaving this planet... All the Greats!! Any emcee you can ever consider Nice!! They All play with that word phrasing, syntactical structure, Flowin type shit. Because of Him!
The Real Question IS, " what would hip hop " SOUND" like if Rakim never was !
LEGEND RAPPER MC GOAT TOP 5🐐🎤💯 GOT LOVE FOR K DOT🐐💯 ❤
Best man in the game, wonderful flow with the music! 🙏🏽🏆
RAP LEGEND
The Goat for real!!!!😮😮
Yeah he did he was one of the first insane lyricist 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ain't no competition !!! Rakim is a hip hop legend . And didn't play industry games.. just pure talent with amazing rhyme metephors.
Wow…he actually smiled 😊Nice to see.
Rakim 18 Letter's before Leaving 🌎 💪🏾
REAL LEGEND 💯💯💯
Rakim(Da R)!!! Da Prophecy Professor!!!
Da GOAT!!! rspx 🙌🏻👏🏻
This man right here is the best lyricst in the history of hip hop
The God MC
Rakim doesn’t have no rival he’s in a space by himself ..
The goat for real
The Rah gets Respect so they not trying to test him👑🏆🏆the 18th Letter is still dope🔥🔥
I like that he didnt get into his feelings like the rest of the critics about Drake using ai. I felt the same thing. It was "Entertaining and creative" more than it was "disrespectful " to Tupac... we should be able to be creative in all forms of hiphop.
💯.... The *18th LETTER*💯
Respect to him love❤❤❤❤
10years from now there will be another Kendrick and he will be answering questions like this.. life moves fast!
Rakim.. living legion..
2:15 .... Fish, which is my favorite dish....But without no money it's still a wish!
Hands down most memorable!
I’m so glad he mentioned the 18th Letter joint. One of my favorite joints of all time. Incredible writing.
Rakim is the Truth🔥🎯
What I Write Is Like Shoving A Mike Down Your Windpipe
Don't Let Him Bite Rhymes Rakim Write
No Mike To Mouth Resuscitation Is Necessary...No Obituary, It's Nothing Left To Bury
Rakim Fact's 💯 !!!...Well quoted
The 18th letter is perfection in a hip hop album the saga begins produced by Pete rock check that out young or old generation the whole album is just perfection not 1 slacking track it’s a masterpiece
Rakim was the goat 🐐 of his generation. #1 of my top 5. He influenced a lot of rappers.
He only gets stronger as the years pass. A true GOAT. Follow the Leader is the greatest hip hop song ever.
Gotta say really just started watching tmz content never disappoints...
He is still fine ❤
Facts
The realist of them all. Hip hop LEGEND. ♥️💐
The 18th letter 🔥🔥🔥💪🏽🐺
Legendary Man right there Boys.
CPT
✌🏾
Hip Hop 1.0 here. I looooove this man. I saw him at B. B. king’s doing the Paid In Full album. With a backing BAND. It was so magical. I cried. This will always be my guy.
King in his DAY
Higher level consciousness personified. Peace to the God.
Rakim is on the vast majority of your favorite rapper's top 5 or top 10 lists. He's the foundation for most of the greats and their rap styles in one way or another. The multisyllabic, internal rhyme schemes were fundamental to modern rap, akin to the discovery of relativity or quantum physics in the early 20th century spawning modern technology. Nas was the "heir" to his style, and then spawned even more complex lyricism than that. Wisdom, technical prowess, stoic, teacher, presence, style, etc. etc. Plus I'm hearing more about how good a producer he is
Nas is not the heir to Rakim at all and Rakim bodied Nas on the Nike classic track by premo in 2007….you did not listen to the interview at all…Nas is the same simp that did the oochie walley track…Nas is a joke
This is dope. Thx TMZ!
I jus came across this.
Better than the new drink champs
Heard a new track by rakim kurupt and masts ace, sick!!
The Goat 🐐
The king has passed the crown to the new king
Rakim is the greatest
"Stop buggin a brotha said dig em i never dug em he couldn't follow the leader long enough so I drug em".
I say he's one ofNYC finest 😊
That’s how you know it’s extra real. The God MC gives his approval
He’s still fine as wine 🍷 ❤
Legendary brother right here!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Such wisdom too
7:00 Actually it was Rakim, NOT Eric B, that did all the scratches on Eric B & Rakim albums.