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William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28 1968) known by his stage name Rakim is an American rapper. One half of golden age hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled MCs of all time. Eric B. & Rakim's classic album Paid in Full was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by MTV in 2006 while Rakim himself was ranked #4 on MTV's list of the Greatest MCs of All Time.
When is Rakim's birthday?
Rakim was born on the , which was a Sunday. Rakim will be turning 58 in only 74 days from today.
How old is Rakim?
Rakim is 57 years old. To be more precise (and nerdy), the current age as of right now is 20822 days or (even more geeky) 499728 hours. That's a lot of hours!
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Rakim? Is there a Rakim action figure?
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What is Rakim's zodiac sign and horoscope?
Rakim's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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The ruling planets of Aquarius are Saturn and Uranus. Therefore, Rakim's lucky days are Sundays and Saturdays and lucky numbers are: 4, 8, 13, 17, 22 and 26. Blue, Blue-green, Grey and Black are Rakim's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Aquarius include: Legitimacy, Investigative spirit and Pleasing personality. Negative character traits could be: Inconsistency, Disinclination and Detachment.Is Rakim gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Rakim is gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
21% of all voters think that Rakim is gay (homosexual), 68% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 11% like to think that Rakim is actually bisexual.
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Is Rakim still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Yes, according to our best knowledge, Rakim is still alive. And no, we are not aware of any death rumors. However, we don't know much about Rakim's health situation.
Where was Rakim born?
Rakim was born in Long Island, New York, Wyandanch New York.
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What are other names for Rakim? Does Rakim have an alias?
Rakim is also know as Rakim Allah Ra R.A.K.I.M. The Master The God Emcee The God.
What bands was Rakim in? Which artists did Rakim work with?
There are a few bands and artists Rakim collaborated with, for example: Big Daddy Kane,DJ Premier,Eric B. & Rakim,Kool G Rap,Large Professor,Marley Marl and Pete Rock.
Does Rakim do drugs? Does Rakim smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Rakim does smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or does Rakim do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
Which record label is Rakim signed to? What record labels was Rakim with in the past?
Rakim had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: 4th & B'way Records, Aftermath Entertainment, Island Records and MCA Records.
When did Rakim's career start? How long ago was that?
Rakim's career started in 1985. That is more than 40 years ago.
What kind of music does Rakim do? What genre is Rakim?
Rakim's music and music style belong to the following genre: Hip hop music.
What is Rakim's real name?
Rakim's full given name is William Michael Griffin Jr..
Who are similar musical artists to Rakim?
Saint Dog, Nancy Ames, Lawrence Arabia, Teal Wicks and Tomasz Budzyski are musical artists that are similar to Rakim. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is Rakim doing now?
Supposedly, 2025 has been a busy year for Rakim. However, we do not have any detailed information on what Rakim is doing these days. Maybe you know more. Feel free to add the latest news, gossip, official contact information such as mangement phone number, cell phone number or email address, and your questions below.
Are there any photos of Rakim's hairstyle or shirtless?
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What is Rakim's net worth in 2025? How much does Rakim earn?
According to various sources, Rakim's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Rakim's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.