No serious conversation about history's top five rappers can be had without Rakim. A technical innovator whose use of internal rhyme and complex lyrics helped the form evolve, Rakim remains your favorite emcee's favorite emcee nearly forty years after his debut. With his partner DJ Eric B, Rakim's record releases in the 1980s and 90s established him as a world-class storyteller whose calculated flow and extended use of metaphor set the bar for future generations. As part of Lincoln Center's series of shows honoring Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary, The God MC headlines the big stage at Damrosch Park for a concert of classic cuts, supported by a select roster of special guests, including Rapsody. The Jamla/Roc Nation artist has spent the better part of the present decade lapping peers and counterparts while mesmerizing fans whom still prefer their rhymes detailed and nutritious. Don't miss this once-in-a-generation celebration of an eternal exemplar of New York's Hip-Hop excellence!

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or [email protected].

 

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