Rakim, born William Michael Griffin, is a highly influential American rapper and lyricist. Born on January 28, 1968, he gained prominence in the early 1990s with his unique rhythm and heartfelt lyrics. Rakim emerged in the early 1990s in the world of hip-hop, known for his distinctive style and emotive lyrics, and is considered one of the legends in the history of hip-hop music.
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“I think half of our life is written out for us and things happen the way their supposed to happen.”
“Get your money and as long as nobody is stepping on my wad then we're good.”
“I've always been a fan of hip hop and there are cats out there that I admire.”
“I've been writing for so long I got a lot of different ways to write.”
“Go to the club or go to the block or go hang out and things start coming.”
“I've always been a picky eater but I'm not the healthiest eater.”
“I don't work out too much and it's wild because it bugs me out.”
“We lost the connection between the entertainment world and the neighborhoods.”
“Hopefully the rappers can start to open the eyes in the neighborhoods and communities.”
“It's a bold statement but I think people need to read between the lines.”
“Hopefully we get back to the raw essence of hip hop again.”