Big BZ delivers the official video to his single “Make Em Klap”, which samples Eric B & Rakim’s classic “Eric B Is President”. Check it out after the jump!
(Photo) Eric B & Rakim Seem To Be Making a Comeback
If you’re from an older generation or just a student of hip hop, you know the significance of the legendary hip hop group of Eric B and Rakim. At one point it seemed like the group would never come back together. Last night however, all that changed.
Rakim Speaks On The Black Lives Matter Movement
Rakim has been the latest of the celebrities to speak on the Black Lives Matter movement. He has also gotten a chance to speak on the recent police racial profiling.
(Video) Rakim Stars In New Sprite Commercial
Sprite’s Obey Your Verse campaign features lyrics from some of hip-hop’s elite on special edition cans for a limited time. This summer’s round includes Tupac, Missy Elliott and J. Cole, while last year’s inaugural round included Rakim, Drake, Nas and Biggie. Mixing both years together, Sprite has tapped Rakim to star in their latest ad, playing a store clerk who gets annoyed at a young boy who can’t decide between a Missy, Pac or Cole can. Check out the video below!
Rakim Reveals Plans To Perform ‘Paid In Full’ In Its Entirety Live This Summer
One of New York City’s most important and highly regarded rappers, Rakim, has announced this summer he will perform his debut album from start to end alongside Eric B. Paid in Full was released in 1987 and is considered one of raps classic albums, featuring hits like “Paid In Full,” “Eric B. Is President” and “I Ain’t No Joke.” Rakim’s performance of the classic album take place July 13th at BB King’s. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Click here for more information. More below.
(Video) DMX Gets HYPED As He Meets Rakim For The Very First Time
It’s hard to believe that icons like DMX and Rakim had never met prior to this year, but it’s true! Street Heat TV was able to capture video of the legendary pair meeting for the first time backstage at a recent concert, and it’s dope to see how hype X gets! He even even spits a few bars from Eric B & Rakim’s “Microphone Fiend!” Watch as DMX meets Rakim below!
