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Tickets to Rakim shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of his shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for his next several shows. Prices start at $111, but can range all the way up to $426. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see Rakim live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about him. Listen to some of his most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of his background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see Rakim live!

About Rakim

Rakim is a solo artist from Long Island that has reached mainstream status across the Hip-Hop/Rap, R&B/Soul, and East Coast Rap categories. Rakim has released 5 live and studio albums and 14 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Nov 4, 1996 with his debut album titled The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life. His most recent album release was The Seventh Seal on Nov 17, 2009.

Rakim's Popularity

Rakim's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 8,256 on Spotify in the United States. This is largely fueled by 1,452,212 listeners and 858,614 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional 33,013,694 listeners on Spotify through playlists. He averages 752,006 videos on YouTube and his top video on TikTok has 20,069,287 views on the social media platform. There are also 6,573 posts on Tik Tok with Rakim's tracks featured on them.

Rakim as an Artist

You likely recognize Rakim by his top tracks which include "When I B On Tha Mic", "Wonders (feat. Rakim)", and "Guess Who's Back". You might also listen to Rakim due to his earliest albums such as The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life, The 18th Letter, and The Master, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Redman, Big L, and Slick Rick.

Rakim's RIAA Awards

Rakim has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. His top award came on Dec 11, 1997 for his album The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life. He received a Gold award for the album. In total, Rakim has 2 Gold albums.

Rakim's Appearances On Music Charts

Rakim has not appeared on the Spotify Top Weekly Chart or the Apple Album Chart any time in the last year, but that's not to say he won't be making an appearance on either (or both) charts soon!

Rakim's Music Library

Rakim has released a total of 5 albums on Spotify and is the main or feature artist on 284 tracks. His full discography can be found in the charts below, as well as his top 10 songs. However, some of Rakim's top albums include The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life, The 18th Letter, and The Master. His most recent album, The Seventh Seal was released on Nov 17, 2009. To supplement his albums, Rakim has released 14 singles on Spotify. His top singles are Heat It Up (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Gunmen), Guess Who's Back (Remix), and Stay A While, with his most recent single, Wonders (feat. Rakim), being released on Nov 10, 2022.

Rakim Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
Heat It Up (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Gunmen)Jan 1, 1993Single
The 18th Letter / The Book Of LifeNov 4, 1996Album
The 18th LetterNov 4, 1996Album
Guess Who's Back (Remix)Jan 1, 1997Single
Stay A WhileJan 1, 1998Single
The MasterNov 30, 1999Album
Pensando en TiSep 19, 2006Single
It's Nothing (Clean)Feb 26, 2008Single
LiveMar 4, 2008Album
EuphoriaJan 1, 2009Single
Holy Are YouJul 28, 2009Single
Walk These StreetsOct 26, 2009Single
The Seventh SealNov 17, 2009Album
Rakim x Milkcrate x DubstepMar 1, 2011Single
Don't Call MeSep 24, 2013Single
Walk - SingleApr 28, 2016Single
WalkMay 9, 2016Single
Black Messiah (Bonus Track)Feb 12, 2021Single
Wonders (feat. Rakim)Nov 10, 2022Single

Rakim Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"Flow Forever"The MasterNov 30, 1999
"Guess Who's Back"The 18th Letter / The Book Of LifeNov 4, 1996
"It's Been A Long Time"The 18th Letter / The Book Of LifeNov 4, 1996
"R.A.K.I.M."8 Mile (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)Oct 29, 2002
"The 18th Letter (Always And Forever)"The 18th Letter / The Book Of LifeNov 4, 1996
"The Saga Begins"The 18th Letter / The Book Of LifeNov 4, 1996
"Uplift"The MasterNov 30, 1999
"Waiting For The World To End"The MasterNov 30, 1999
"When I B On Tha Mic"The MasterNov 30, 1999
"Wonders (feat. Rakim)"B.O.A.T.S (Extended Edition)Nov 11, 2022

Rakim RIAA Awards

AlbumAwardDate
The 18th Letter / The Book Of LifeGoldDec 11, 1997
The 18th LetterGoldDec 11, 1997

Similar Artists to Rakim

ArtistGenreSpotify Followers
RaekwonHip-Hop/Rap580,518
RedmanHip-Hop/Rap1,171,406
RZAHip-Hop/Rap546,121
GZAHip-Hop/Rap526,617
Big LHip-Hop/Rap851,482
KRS-OneHip-Hop/Rap623,798
Slick RickHip-Hop/Rap681,964
Eric B. & RakimHip-Hop/Rap659,360
EPMDHip-Hop/Rap392,216
Big Daddy KaneHip-Hop/Rap527,524

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Event Dates and Pricing Information

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Kennedy Center Concert Hall Apr 19, 2024 From $111 411