“I started studying in '85 and got knowledge of self and started spitting. What was going on was taking the understanding of what I was reading and applying it with my life and applying it with my rhymes.”
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Rakim
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. more