Acting
Rakim
- Born
- Jan 28, 1967 · Age 59
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 12
- TV credits
- 6
Also known as (2)
- William Michael Griffin Jr.
- The God MC
Biography
William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), better known by his stage name Rakim (/rɑːˈkɪm/), is an American rapper. He is one half of golden age hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, with whom he released four albums: Paid in Full (1987), Follow the Leader (1988), Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990), and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992). He also released four solo albums: The 18th Letter (1997), The Master (1999), The Seventh Seal (2009), and G.O.D.'s Network: Reb7rth (2024). Rakim is considered a transformative figure in hip hop. He helped to pioneer the use of internal rhymes and multisyllabic…
