Rakim

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Born:
January 28, 1968, he's 44 and American.
Names:
Birthname: William Michael Griffin Jr.. Alternative names: The 18th Letter, The God MC, The Microphone Fiend & The R.
Snapshot:
An Artist with 6 releases, a member of 1 group, and credited twice on others' music. 1 collaboration.

Biography

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William Michael Griffin, Jr. (born January 28, 1968) better known by the stage name Rakim Allah , is an American rapper and one of the pioneers of the musical genre of hip hop. He is widely known as one of the most influential and most skilled MCs of all time due to his exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship.

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Pictures

Rakim - The 3rd Annual BET Awards - Press Room Getty Images

The 3rd Annual BET Awards - Press Room

Rakim - FlowTV's Hip Hop Live Kickoff Tour Getty Images

FlowTV's Hip Hop Live Kickoff Tour

Rakim - FlowTV's Hip Hop Live Kickoff Tour Getty Images

FlowTV's Hip Hop Live Kickoff Tour

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Genres

Hip-Hop, Pop. Vote on Genres

Discography

21 releases – 6 under his own name, 14 in other groups and 2 credits on others' music Edit
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