Rakim Net Worth

American rapper Rakim who gained popularity in doing a duo with DJ Eric B has a net worth of $2 million. Read further to know about the rapper.

Early life

Rakim was born on January 28, 1968. New York City, New York. Rakim grew up when there was a lot of prejudice against black people. He learnt from his parent's involvement in the civil rights struggle and continued that legacy for 40 years.

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From Football to Musician

Growing up, he changed his name from Willis Michael Griffin Jr. to Wizard and again changed to Rakim. Right from a young age, all he wanted to become was a football player and the American interests community was discriminated against despite its modest success in the football globe. They had to take advantage of any opportunity Rakim got to develop his musical skill because there were few in the economic era.

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Converted to Islam

His strong rigidity in his religious beliefs toward Islam, which led to his conversion to Islam at 16, was a significant event in his upbringing. While Rakim was growing up, the black community had already demonstrated that its jazz artists were among the greatest in the world.

He is Ruth Brown's nephew, an American actress and R&B singer. When Rakim was 18 years old and just out of high school, DJ Eric B. took him to Marley Marl's house to record "Eric B. is President," which is how he first got engaged in the New York hip-hop scene. Later, in 1986, Rakim started working with New York-based producer-DJ Eric B., together they formed one of the most influential and groundbreaking hip-hop groups, a duo called Eric B & Rakim. Rakim contributed greatly to the hip-hop industry and assisted right from the start. His songs include major hits that sold more than 10 million records.

His Solo songs include

• The 18th Letter (1997)
• The Master (1999)
• The Seventh Seal (2009)
• With Eric B. & Rakim
• Paid in Full (1987)
• Follow the Leader (1988)
• Let the Rhythm Hit Em (1990)
• Don't Sweat the Technique (1992)

Rakim frequently addressed his rhyming prowess and lyrical supremacy over other rappers in his lyrics. According to AllMusic editor Steve Huey, most of his songs are about his abilities and his Islamic beliefs.

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Net Worth

Rakim earns an annual salary of $0.2 Million and owns a net worth of $2 million. 

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Social Media Handler

Instagram: RAKIM (@thegodrakim) 

Twitter: Rakim Allah (@OfficialRakim)

FAQ's

Q: How influential are Eric B and Rakim?

A: He is known to be one half of the rapping duo Eric B. & Rakim, which is widely considered one of the most skilled and most Influential MCs of all time.

Q: Does Rakim have any children?

A: Rakim has two children, Jabar Griffin and Destiny Griffin.

Q: Why did Eric B & Rakim break up?

A: Rakim has cited business reasons, a miscommunication over a record contract and solo albums ending up with their duo partner.

Q: Why is Rakim the God MC?

A: Rakim has consistently deserved the moniker "The God MC," not just for his intense study of Five-Percent theology (more on that later) but also because he is the best lyricist alive.

Q: What happened to Rakim?

A: Rakim started a tour in 2021 with DJ Jazzy Jeff. His poetic flow is still excellent even though he was in his early 50s when he was still in his late teens and early 20s.