Rakim Concert History

Rakim (pronounced rah-KIM) (Born William Michael Griffin Jr. on January 28, 1968 in Long Island, New York, USA) is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop. He is consistently cited as one of the most skilled (and top amongst the most influential) MCs of all time due to his exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship, he revolutionized hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow, elaborate metaphors and rapid delivery. Together with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums between 1987 and 1992.

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Rakim Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 4)

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 14, 2024 –
Aug 18, 2024
24th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos + BloodyMania 17
Insane Clown Posse / Merkules / Ouija Macc / Scum & Insane Poetry / Static-X / Twisted Insane / Vended / Apollo Exodus / Bambam The Voodoo Chi7d / Bars / Big Sherm / Dirtboys / Drawol / Flapjack Wilson / Fro50187 / Klokwerk E / King DZL / Matt Foy / Molly Gruesome / NGS / Rysk / WORLDWIDE CHAOS / Mike E. Clark / Ganksta N-I-P / Bible Belt Massacre / Cartoon Bondurant / Kung Fu Vampire / Monster Wolf / S.O.N. / Skitz Kraven / Smallz One / The Hooliganz / V-Sinizter / Wakko The Kid / Bazooka Sharkz / Corvin's Breed / Dying Oath / Jordon Stepp / King Wicked / Kreaturelagoth / Looney's Tunez / Mikey Rotten / Our Inner Circle / Percybones / Posezur / Rook Mewsick / Saint Diablo / Scream at the Sky / ShowMeGod / The Lap / The Unforgiven / Trauma 2S$ck / Ummo / Wildcard / Bake Lo / Dr. Gigglez / Enokh Xmortiz / For the Enemy / Goreleone / Greyxeyes / Hearseboi / Isolated Beingz / J Biz R / Jay Villian / Ninja God / Nuclear Dysfunction / Psyko Circus / Ruthless Rob / The Brimstone Lab / Whack / DJ Paul / Rakim / Galactic Empire / King Gordy / xEIGHTY-SIXEDx / Big Jay Oakerson / Clownvis / Dayton Family / Devereaux / Dj Clay / Esham / George South / James Storm / Kim Dracula / Mastamind / Nick Gage / Officer Colt Cabana / shaggytheairhead / Willie Mack / Zac Amico / 2 Tuff Tony / Alex Taylor / Bleed the Wicked Menace / Calib Connely / Darby O’trill / DJ CHUNK / Grimm / HB The Grizzly / Jenny Savage / JJ Allen / Kerry Morton / Kongo Kong / Mad Man Pondo / MC Lars / MDogg Twenty Matt Cross / Moshpit Mike / Richie Boy Bryer Wellington / Rox TV Underground All Stars / $alamanderx / Santana Jackson / Scythe Gang 666 / SFFTG / Silas Mason / Simon Gotch / The Backseat Boys / The Brothers of Funstruction / The Hatchetman Project / The Redwood Giants / Tom Wood / Uncle Juff / Young Mo$h / Juggalo Championship Wrestling Show all bands
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Legend Valley Thornville, Ohio, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 14, 2024
Aug 10, 2024
M.C. Lyte / Rakim Wingate Park New York, New York, United States
Aug 03, 2024
Rakim The Anthem Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jun 22, 2024
Rakim CHALK Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Jun 19, 2024
Rakim Effenaar Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
Jun 18, 2024
Rakim Hedon Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Jun 14, 2024
Cancelled
Rakim Klub Progresja Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland
Jun 08, 2024
Rakim Alte Kaserne Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Jun 07, 2024
Jodeci / Faith Evans / Robin Thicke / Brian McKnight / kenny lattimore / The Lox / treach of naughty by nature / Sean Paul / TKA / M.O.P. / Rubén Blades / George Lamond / Lissette / Nina Sky / The Beatnuts / Don Chezina / Dj Doo Wop / Lisette Mele...
Jodeci / Faith Evans / Robin Thicke / Brian McKnight / kenny lattimore / The Lox / treach of naughty by nature / Sean Paul / TKA / M.O.P. / Rubén Blades / George Lamond / Lissette / Nina Sky / The Beatnuts / Don Chezina / Dj Doo Wop / Lisette Melendez / Jungle Brothers / Tony Touch / KRS-One / Lisa Lisa / Rakim Show all bands
Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Jun 02, 2024
Rakim

Hot 97 Summer Jam

UBS Arena Elmont, New York, United States
May 25, 2024
Big Daddy Kane / Rakim / EPMD / M.C. Lyte Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Gary, Indiana, United States
May 19, 2024
Rakim Harlow's Sacramento, California, United States
May 18, 2024
Rakim Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States
May 17, 2024
Rakim Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States
May 16, 2024
Rakim O2 Institute Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
May 15, 2024
Rakim / Talib Kweli / Slum Village 1720 Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 19, 2024
Rakim
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Concert Hall, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Mar 27, 2024
Rakim / Kid Capri
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Sound Board @ MotorCity Casino Hotel Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mar 03, 2024
M.C. Lyte / Rakim / Big Daddy Kane / Kid N Play

at Santander Arena

Santander Arena Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 03, 2024
Feb 24, 2024
Rakim / J.Period
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Ys Firehouse Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States

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Fun Fun Fun Fest
Nov 5, 2011
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Kanye West / Ye / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
 New York, New York, United States
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Kanye West / Ye / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
 New York, New York, United States
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Rock the Bells 2008 on Aug 16, 2008 [362-small]

Rock the Bells 2008
Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Rock the Bells 2008 on Aug 16, 2008 [361-small]

Rock the Bells 2008
Aug 16, 2008
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Rakim on Jul 30, 2023 [545-small]

Rakim
Jul 30, 2023
 Napa, California, United States
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Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc on Nov 19, 2009 [246-small]

Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
Nov 19, 2009
 New York, New York, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
East Coast Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
Gangster Rap
Old School Hip Hop
New York
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Latest Setlist (05/31/2026):

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  1. Grim Freestyle
  2. Trunks
  3. HIGHJACK
  4. ORDER OF PROTECTION
  5. HELICOPTER
  6. STOLE YA FLOW
  7. A$AP Forever
  8. STOP SNITCHING
  9. PLAYA
  10. Tailor Swif
  11. RIOT (Rowdy Pipe'n)
  12. STFU
  13. PUNK ROCKY
  14. Sundress
  15. Praise the Lord (Da Shine)
  16. GEMSTONEZ ITZ THA GR1M
  17. Slob on My Knob / Plain Jane / No Limit
  18. DECEMBER 31ST
  19. Yamborghini High
  20. Telephone Calls
  21. Hella Hoes
  22. Purple Swag
  23. Peso
  24. LVL
  25. Wassup
  26. Goldie
  27. Fuckin' Problems
  28. Fashion Killa
  29. Everyday
  30. Jukebox Joints
  31. L$D
  32. DON'T BE DUMB

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 32 concerts
2025 13 concerts
2024 34 concerts
2023 55 concerts
2022 53 concerts
2021 17 concerts
2020 10 concerts
2019 22 concerts
2018 27 concerts
2017 32 concerts
2016 34 concerts
2015 33 concerts
2014 40 concerts
2013 36 concerts
2012 15 concerts
2011 37 concerts
2010 17 concerts
2009 24 concerts
2008 15 concerts
2007 29 concerts
2006 39 concerts
2004 1 concert
2002 2 concerts
2000 1 concert
1998 7 concerts
1997 1 concert
1987 1 concert
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