Rakim & LL Cool J Pay Tribute To Marley Marl With 'Paid In Full' & 'Around The Way Girl'

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8 ай бұрын

LL Cool J goes hard with his tribute to Marley Marl. He performs 'Jinglin Baby,' 'Mr Good Bar,' 'Around the Way Girl' & 'Mama Said Knock You Out. Rakim joined the stage to perform 'Eric B for President' and 'Paid In Full.' #hiphopawards23 #hiphopawards
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@charefaedwards6054 7 ай бұрын

The fact that everybody ain’t on their feet during Rakim’s performance is a disgrace to the culture, this man is a legend. There would be no Jay, Nas or Biggie without him.

@story6695 7 ай бұрын

OMG!!! I was thinking the same thing. I was like wth wrong with people now days!?!?! That was mad disrespectful. They was sitting there like a bunch of kindergarten kids

@alexogbalu5918 7 ай бұрын

All you keyboard activist are funny as hell. You couldn't even make it there and you're in yo house telling people in the crowd how they're supposed to react.

@story6695 7 ай бұрын

@@alexogbalu5918 😅......true

@williemakeit2346 7 ай бұрын

There would’ve been a Biggie and Jay. Nas is the only one you mentioned that’s cut from Ra’s cloth.

@tonyreid3188 7 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT BUT THOSE WHO KNOW WHO RA IS TO THE GAME ,WE ALL SHOW MAD RESPECT TO THE GOD!!!!!!!!

@DavidRichardson95 7 ай бұрын

These two men are 55 years old and rocking the stage like it's still the '80s. This is what longevity looks like.

@ItsMeMsAlpha 7 ай бұрын

FACTS ❤

@MistaIncognito 7 ай бұрын

None....AND I MEAN NONE...of these current fly by night "artists" will ever have this kind of longevity! 💯💯💯

@tebone3259 7 ай бұрын

@@MistaIncognitoNever!!!!!!!!

@stonedog23 7 ай бұрын

@brandonthomas633Are you serious?😂😂😂 She can’t hold a candle to these legends.

@dennishightower8886 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 U don't think they'll be able mumble in 40 yrs

@gaila.9852 7 ай бұрын

LL Cool J’s stage presence is everything.

@syncl_rity7508 7 ай бұрын

LL Cool J and Rakim true Masters of Ceremonies showing how to do it with no playback. Respect 👏🏾

@Dee_Nice89 4 ай бұрын

Ra & Uncle L, 2 Greats on 1 Stage showing the world that real hip hop is more than just an art form, it's a culture and I'm proud to have grown up listening to them 💯

@rodneysmith4889 16 күн бұрын

Facts!!!

@joannjohnson2481 10 күн бұрын

💯💯💯

@DavidRichardson95 7 ай бұрын

Eric B. and Rakim needs to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next year. It's long overdue.

@jreel 7 ай бұрын

WAY overdue.

@daynise37 7 ай бұрын

💯

@goodymob9638 7 ай бұрын

Rakim should have gotten more time

@lynnsydnor1306 7 ай бұрын

THIS!!!!!!!!

@djxcel23 7 ай бұрын

They don’t have enough work..

@horusallegory 7 ай бұрын

Rakim took Bars to another level🔥🔥 I'm glad to grow up with Hip Hop 🔥

@vernonjohnson1198 7 ай бұрын

Yes sir,well spoken king 🤴

@gabriellajudy 7 ай бұрын

Yesssssss Real Hip Hop🔥

@viperkev1978 7 ай бұрын

facts

@DeeDeeNolley 7 ай бұрын

Yuhhj

@sash-oo5183 7 ай бұрын

Real headz know 🎤

@Theprofessionaldriversagency 7 ай бұрын

Marley opened the doors for so many producers, his style of sampling, looping beats took hip-hop to a higher level.

@topkatspride 5 ай бұрын

An eternal salute to one of the great production & D.J. spirits of HipHop! 💥🙏

@jessicah5659 7 ай бұрын

When I say LL had a whole mini concert of his own 😂 he tore that stage Tf up!!

@tiffanyeyoung1800 Ай бұрын

He always does

@larhondaburchett3271 7 ай бұрын

The audience didn’t deserve this performance! Everyone shoulda been standing up! I’m disappointed in them. This was a top tier performance! Others should take notes. THISSSSS is how it’s done!!! I woulda lost my damn mind if I was there. Salute to hip hop! The real hip hop!! Nothing against the new generation. But I’m a 80’s baby! And this is what I grew up listening to! Peace and blessings! 🖤

@GoodKnight-sl9sd 7 ай бұрын

Not at all!! It's because it was down south and you know they're major haters!! Didn't matter tho greatness as shines above all!! Uncle L NYC ALL DAY

@shegoddess46 7 ай бұрын

They were mesmerized by real hip hop. They literally had to absorb real art and not that trash the new generation is putting out. I would have been the same way. ❤

@ronm3034 7 ай бұрын

They stood up when ll came out

@msg.5130 7 ай бұрын

80sbaby /90s kid here... And you aren't lying ‼️

@leegia948 7 ай бұрын

They definitely should have gave Rakim more love!!

@domineik5122 7 ай бұрын

They don’t even know how blessed they are in that crowd. Man

@anshuntaylor7168 7 ай бұрын

I swear they don't!🤔

@aligaines8476 7 ай бұрын

They need to have a questionaire before these clowns get in... I'm serious. A catechism of hip hop. You can't answer or finish the bars or name the album, you can't come in, period.

@user-ry8mf8ti4m 6 ай бұрын

Big facts

@thenitenitecaraloo7101 7 ай бұрын

WOW LL COOL J's energy despite his chronological age is UNMATCHED!!! 😲👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@garyferreira4731 7 ай бұрын

LL is still killing it on Stage in his 50s

@roy4406 7 ай бұрын

LL COOL J KILLED IT

@dezmondharris3644 7 ай бұрын

YES, HE KILLED IT!!!!

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

He ain't effin wit RAKIM, RAKIM WILL DESTROY HIM, L.L. is commercialized

@dezmondharris3644 7 ай бұрын

@@Giselle_Glam594 Yes, he is!

@jenisejackson5408 7 ай бұрын

@@Giselle_Glam594. They are BOTH great.

@curtis75black 7 ай бұрын

@@Giselle_Glam594You think Rakim ain’t commercialized ? Bro Please. No need to compare them. Rakim is on LL’s Tour this year.

@johnmarsh8344 7 ай бұрын

I hate to be an old fogey but I gotta be an old fogey. The level Rakim and LL Cool J brought it was DIFFERENT. NO RAPPING OVER VOCALS. Breath control, presence, energy. Even with Ra being laid back it still felt like a moment. Live band, DJs. Plural. Just ... man. This is how it should be done. They styles are identical to NONE.

@AKingsQueen 7 ай бұрын

These young artists wish they could

@ranosiatyson88 7 ай бұрын

Speak it 💪🏽💪🏽

@melvinbarnett1910 7 ай бұрын

Faaacts

@dianeguzman4554 7 ай бұрын

🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@vernonjohnson1198 7 ай бұрын

@@AKingsQueenall of you kings are seriously right on point,,, real talk and facts

@lolabunny1157 7 ай бұрын

Paid in full is one of the greatest songs in Hip Hop History!!!! It will never get old to me! None of these classics will ever die🔥🔥🔥

@jenastoss1437 7 ай бұрын

The two GOATS, Rakim and LL. This is what longevity looks like the younger generation needs to take notes.

@rameloalexander2418 5 ай бұрын

It's over their heads. Only a small few smart enough 2 realize & appreciate ✨

@jreel 7 ай бұрын

LL been on a tear this year with these performances he's putting on.

@djairalert422 7 ай бұрын

For real💯

@aaronkincade8835 7 ай бұрын

When legends say when LL speaks you listen he ain’t never lie

@dwaynesmith6200 7 ай бұрын

Fact

@jeromebass7878 7 ай бұрын

LL cool j is hard as HELL

@montanathesavage 7 ай бұрын

🫡🫡🫡🫡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@curtis75black 7 ай бұрын

LL & RAKIM tore this stage up better than all of the youngins around today. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 7 ай бұрын

Facts 💯

@abihigh 7 ай бұрын

Performing live with no lip syncing.

@Akumaa2000 7 ай бұрын

FACTS 💯

@anthonygilbert5138 5 ай бұрын

Give the new generation their respect

@skorpiogrl 5 ай бұрын

@@anthonygilbert5138 Why? They don't deserve any!

@raphaeljoseph6952 7 ай бұрын

LL's showmanship is top tier!!!!!!!! Its been for years !

@nuggz22 7 ай бұрын

LL dont play with his performances, you can tell he looks after himself. That high kick at the end was the truth. A true living legend and icon. Also Salute the God Rakim...I dont think some of the audience realised what they had just witnessed. Some people really should study hip hop history. Brilliant from both icons👌🙏🏽

@TheMrE1974 5 ай бұрын

They knew, just bored of his tired performances.

@eugenedantzler4485 7 ай бұрын

Real Hip Hop has no expiration date💯💯💯💯💯. 50 years and counting!!!

@adrienneflowersscott9290 7 ай бұрын

Yes indeed!! 🙌🏾

@venadacent7696 7 ай бұрын

Rakim and LL....true G.O.A.Ts of hip-hop

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

Rakim needed a standing ovation like L.L. did, I don't respect dat ish, rakim is the GOD

@Dee_Nice89 4 ай бұрын

@@Giselle_Glam594 The Thing with Rakim is: When The God Speaks, Everybody Listens when he drops knowledge

@HowardKarpfendale 4 ай бұрын

Rakim the playback GOAT. He should stay with playback, because here you can see how trash he is live.

@joepropsnyc 7 ай бұрын

Whoever did LL’s sound check deserves a raise.

@robertthompson6153 6 ай бұрын

I was thinking same thing. They sound great.

@jetlay-fl6so 7 ай бұрын

Ll cool j murdered this performance no gimmicks just straight raw hip hop 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

@DJSoulBuck 7 ай бұрын

LL IS THE GOAT YOUNGINS NEED TO STUDY THE WHOLE STAGE PRESENCE!!! VERY IMPORTANT

@deeward5572 7 ай бұрын

Been the GOAT bruh!!

@Lovely-ff7uv 7 ай бұрын

He was not even out of breath. Talking in between songs in a normal, sincere tone.....amazing!

@wakeupstopsleeping6300 7 ай бұрын

LL like many other legends that came from era performance delivery was mandatory. Not on only lyrics & beats was important but you had to rock the crowd or else you will get booed off the stage

@rocketk1442 7 ай бұрын

This is what makes LL dangerous. Stage oresence should be in GOAT debate! Why, I put LL in a class by himself !

@rocketk1442 7 ай бұрын

@wakeupstopsleeping6300 This is what you call and Emcee. LL performed in front of crowds while in High School and on the block and house parties!

@benjamindavid6089 7 ай бұрын

Those who know....know. Salute to classic hip hop

@DeadBoyKo 7 ай бұрын

LL been going crazy with these performances this year 🔥😂

@DiggsSuperproducer 7 ай бұрын

LL had a masterful stage presence. Ra was masterful with his laid back flow. They both did great!!!

@fredbjamz4956 7 ай бұрын

LL Cool J just demonstrated how to actually control and rocked the crowd. No hype men or dancers. Straight Emcee status. This isn’t my era by the way

@double2706 7 ай бұрын

I also noticed the DJ did not interrupt LL when spitting his lyrics like he did Rakim

@fredbjamz4956 7 ай бұрын

@@double2706 True too!!

@rocketk1442 7 ай бұрын

Facts

@xavcuttinoakatheinspiratio4353 7 ай бұрын

That’s a powerful statement

@ramonanewson3419 7 ай бұрын

That man is awesome

@fostinathrower3948 7 ай бұрын

Two of the cornerstones of hip hop. Rappers around the world owe LL ,Rakim and Mr. Marley Marl a gratitude of thanks.

@Unkn0wnZkLaz 7 ай бұрын

LL still brings the same energy that he ALWAYS has! Shout out to him🗣️💪🏾🙌🏾🏌🏾‍♀️😍🖤

@biaqueen6159 7 ай бұрын

One thing about LL is he’s gonna put on a show fr…good breath control 👏🏽

@michaelbriscoe906 7 ай бұрын

The last 2 years who ever has been over the production of the BET awards have been cutting up. This is real hip hop at its highest. I can't do anything but smile while watching this

@jessicah5659 7 ай бұрын

Definitely agree!

@brendawebster8018 7 ай бұрын

Yeah

@focuz4899 7 ай бұрын

Fat Joe has been a consultant for a few years now.

@user-uj4cp7py6l 7 ай бұрын

I love the way the audience are reciting the lyrics like they being transported back to their youth.😂😂😂

@dwaynesmith6200 7 ай бұрын

Yes i ways def taken back with these two

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

They were dead in that crowd, not respecting the legends...rakim was disrespected by that crowd, plain b.s.

@yanceyh.1850 7 ай бұрын

L L's introduction was absolute platinum.

@lolabunny1157 7 ай бұрын

LL is really a legend!!!!! Hits after hits!!!! We need an award show with all the legends asap!! I wish Run DMC performed

@JEMILLI 7 ай бұрын

Anybody notice a difference in stage presence, delivery, & performance between this & sm of the other newer acts? Showmanship! Its different!

@FireIceWind 7 ай бұрын

yes a HUGE difference.

@chasenickles260 7 ай бұрын

Alot of the newer acts will disappear in a year especially the women..... too much soft core porn not enough substance.... nobody is buying there albums and they cant even sell out shows, no classic albums, just a quick pay day, here today and gone tomorrow

@CCM111 7 ай бұрын

tempo. It's not rushed.

@savydayz5835 7 ай бұрын

Let's just be honest most of the new artists probably ain't been grinding long enough it shows from the content of their music, from the way they record,down to how they perform that's why hip-hop is dead, this microwave music don't hold weight compared to artists of the eighties and nineties and earlier 2000s sad.

@ltod2 7 ай бұрын

Jemilli I'm from golden era of hip hop LL,Rakim knows how to move the crowd seen both live back in the days.Unlike trash like Sexy Redd,City Girls please

@LaCheleWallace 7 ай бұрын

Back when the art form had soul and flavor. What a treat watching Mr. LL perform _Mr. Good Bar._ 1990's _Mama Said Knock You Out_ is one of the reasons why I cannot turn Hip-Hop loose. We all know how Mr. Rakim get down on the microphone. Great performances, fellas. Shout-out to Mr. Marley Marl. The work he put in over the years is simply excellent.

@Chali_M 7 ай бұрын

Mr. Goodbar might have been my favorite song they've collaborated on

@TheBulletzgottishow20 7 ай бұрын

Facts queen

@cyyrious 7 ай бұрын

Listen to the way I slaaaaaaaaay 😂

@reallife0728 7 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!!!🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤🤎🤎🤎

@hermanhitt5055 7 ай бұрын

Now this is real certified and justified Hip Hop. No mumble rap here. Straight rhymes and lyrics. I actually understood every word they said,and this was a live performance. I give this set by the "old school" 2 Thumbs 👍🏽 Up!🫡😎🧐💪🏾🙏🏽

@PJ-hs5gl 7 ай бұрын

LL IS TIMELESS, THE HIGH KICK AND FULL JUMPING WHILE RAPPING. THIS MAN IS THE STANDARD.

@lanitagrant3193 7 ай бұрын

This just made me so hyped! Nostalgia at it's best! LL-G.O.A.T... Shame on all those who weren't on their feet for Rakim! That man is legend! One of the Illest MCs of All Time!

@chanelleziegler339 7 ай бұрын

ikr I was so mad like why ya just sitting there like ya don't know who rakim is but they knew who sexy redd was smh smh this new generation don't know what real hop hop is I come from that era I won't be watching this show again people so ignorant

@heather_nott_ever816 7 ай бұрын

LL Cool J!! He's so good! He's been my favorite for years!

@reddyred5097 7 ай бұрын

Yes!

@dezmondharris3644 7 ай бұрын

Yes, me, too!!

@illuminated_crown 7 ай бұрын

I'm a millennial. Let me just say that ll cool j was considered "old skool" hip hop when I was a kid. I'm a full grown man in my 30s. The fact that he can still rock the crowd like this almost 40 years later is incredible. I'd urge any young person to study the history of hip hop. It's a rich art form. Highs and lows but it speak on our struggles as a black people or anyone who grew up in an urban environment. Every era has something you can learn from it.

@dlumaban1 7 ай бұрын

Blessings

@spanklocpimpn7517 7 ай бұрын

Well said 💯

@CheeseGOATED 7 ай бұрын

It's actually very accepting culture. It's not just black. Its inclusive

@cyyrious 7 ай бұрын

@@CheeseGOATEDbut that’s when it got washed down there should be parameters on hip hop it’s almost not hip hop anymore art is inclusive yes but hip hop is trash now

@CheeseGOATED 7 ай бұрын

@@cyyrious happy birthday hip hop

@c.g.vproduction9410 7 ай бұрын

It's crazy how a 55+ year old still has more stage presence than a lot of these new artists smh

@tom11zz884 6 ай бұрын

They are real artists.

@jeromenickols4821 6 ай бұрын

They are professionals!

@ThePslapid 6 ай бұрын

That’s facts youngins sitting on their cell phones and gaming they are their own joke

@anthonygilbert5138 5 ай бұрын

LL is the. True goat case closed

@topkatspride 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely what you said! And, no one has ever come close to dethroning Uncle L... Not even the outstanding pioneer; Kool Moe Dee. Word up, L.L. Cool J is hard as hell! 💥

@blqcreativeb9461 7 ай бұрын

You can see LL enjoys what he does, he's a professional, he makes sure he gives 100% - he works that stage haardd, he's a true performer, not lazy, never complacent no matter what - definitely the real OG and deserves, the title of The Goat, Icon and legend! Rakim is also a true hip hop legend & icon...he just smooth wid it...respect to both. Amazing

@YFF_JohnnieJ 7 ай бұрын

man, LLcool J a legend! He killed it!

@dezmondharris3644 7 ай бұрын

Yes, he is! Yes, he killed it!!

@Papi.Pharaoh 7 ай бұрын

Everything about this performance was so iconic. It always great to see these two legends graced the stage to honor another Hip hop pioneer. Both of them still have great breathe control for their age. This performance was very needed for new generation, y’all needs to see the blueprint and what Hip hop truly comes from. Both of them killed it.

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

Hell no! Rakim was disrespected & they were all seated, until L.L. came on stage....that's disrespectful

@I974.UK.LONDON 7 ай бұрын

Sometimes I hate being old but growing up listening to these 3 legends makes it all worth it💯

@TheRealDJJason 7 ай бұрын

"Marley Marl Super Producer" - Inspiration for many of us who became DJ's 👏👏👏

@johnjay7975 7 ай бұрын

Two men in they 50s still rocking the mic no background help really spitting that heat live

@Zenvana 7 ай бұрын

I wish LL Cool J would have performed “I Need Love” 🙌🏽

@rocketk1442 7 ай бұрын

LL is da GOAT and Blue print! LL is like a fine wine as he ages! His Delivery and stage performance proves that he is in a class by himself. RAKIM DA BOMB ! DJ jazzy Jeff is a beast !!! This is Hip hop

@melvinbarnett1910 7 ай бұрын

The first solo rap artist to go gold 1 2 3 4 and more times. When gold was still a big thing.

@Zariyah_Nicole 7 ай бұрын

Rakim was the pioneer of “Flow”. This culture owes him so much. Instead they’d rather argue chart positions.

@msvee2455 7 ай бұрын

Now this is Hip Hop!!!!

@chantem.9053 7 ай бұрын

YES! Bring this music back! I’m 27 and this is the music I listen too! 90s baby!

@channelstanley8294 7 ай бұрын

LL out here kicking invisible opps. But he has dominated anything he touches. Def one of my all time favs. Like he aging backwards his movies too tv. My guy is that guy. ❤❤❤.

@tegusentertainment8021 7 ай бұрын

Proud of my guy too

@rocketk1442 7 ай бұрын

LL is the best to ever do it

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

Hell no😂 RAKIM WILL DESTROY HIM LYRICALLY, rakim made all of them step their lyrics up...L.L. is commercialized, rakim is the GOD MC

@rocketk1442 7 ай бұрын

@Giselle_Glam594 Rakim hasn't battled anyone lately. RAKIM IS A GREAT LYRICIST GOD MC. BUT LL IS THE MORE VERSATILE RAPPER. ANYTIME THAT LL HAS BATTLES SOMEONE HE HAS DESTROYED THEM AND DESTROYED CAREERS! LEBRON IS AWESOME. BUT JORDAN IS THE GOAT 🐐 . AFTER THIS PERFORMANCE NIGGAS IS SAYING LL IS A PROBLEM. TALK OF THE BARBERSHOP THE OTHER DAY!

@kevinbrown7774 5 ай бұрын

Nobody rocks the stage like LL Cool J. I seen him in concert in the 80s, the atmosphere was unreal.

@l.k.3277 7 ай бұрын

For me Rakim is up there in top 5 all time with Big Pac Nas & Jay. One of the most naturally gifted rap voc's ever & doesn't even have to try. Living Legend Rakim..!

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

He needed a standing ovation, like they were all sitting down and acting dead...but L.L. had a whole standing ovation...everybody camera was out 4 him

@user-xd2kv6ur1n 7 ай бұрын

RAKIM IS THE REASON MC'S FLOW

@chaplainwin154 7 ай бұрын

I'm from the South I'm swiping Scarface with Jay Z, the rest of your list unmovable

@shanicemonee3071 7 ай бұрын

I just feel like when we have OG Hip Hop Legends on stage, the audience NEEDS TO BE STANDING UP! Especially at a Hip Hop Award show. Regardless if you don’t know their music word for word, stand tf and vibe out, pay that respect !

@reallife0728 7 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!!!💯💯💯

@chanelleziegler339 7 ай бұрын

period

@sflow4675 7 ай бұрын

Respect to Rakim. Silent assassin on the 🎤 mic. 🔥 Dude never had to raise his voice but you felt him.

@slowroc 7 ай бұрын

That LL kick was lethal!

@chasenickles260 7 ай бұрын

Hip hop in its truest form right here......... its crazy how we went from this to pound town.....smfh

@pareeshaslaughter6798 7 ай бұрын

I cant tell how old you are but maybe you only said that because you see sexxy redd on the same stage as rakim and LL COOL J up here right? Smh please dont ever forget Kendrick lamars "to pimp a butterfly album" or this mr.moral and the steppers album. Thats Definitely real hip hop carried into the future....yall trippen 🤨

@chasenickles260 7 ай бұрын

@@pareeshaslaughter6798 I'm talking about what's being promoted especially from the female side of things since it's so many of them and it feels like they are actually running hip hop....... every music video or performance you see of them it feels like your watching softcore porn....... I mean for every trina, salt and pepa and lil kim, you had mc lyte, queen Latifah, missy elliot , foxy brown, eve, rah digga, remy martin, da brat And even then none of those chicks really came off as ratchet...... You always had balance

@Charles-tt3dr 7 ай бұрын

@pareeshaslaughter6798: "To Pimp A Butterfly" & "Mr. Moral And The Steppers" are only 2 albums. 1988 produced well over 20 classic albums in that 1 single year alone & 1989/1990 it was almost the same. It's hard to get 20 classic albums out of this century alone. I just turned 52 & i cosign what @chasenickles260 is saying. Rap/Hip-Hop went from being a beautiful amazing artform that we called the Black CNN to a bunch of degenerate, ratchet bullshish! Most of these new aged rappers can't sell records or sell out shows. Rap/Hip-Hop is in serious trouble & nobody wants to admit it. Instead i get called a hater & an old head by young rap fans.

@melvinbarnett1910 7 ай бұрын

Pure hip hop, the skill of word play on a hard beat. I have to shed a tear 😢 , so beautiful.

@oldsklrt1 7 ай бұрын

LL COOL J IS HARD AS HELL!!! 😎

@antawngarth947 7 ай бұрын

LL killed his performance a true legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@rwallace1711 7 ай бұрын

LL has always been and will always be the main character.

@Outspoken_king 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I came up during a time of real hiphop

@chanelleziegler339 7 ай бұрын

me and you both

@oneluv72 7 ай бұрын

William Michael Griffin Jr. and James Todd Smith on the same stage??!! TOGETHER!! That there alone as legendary itself!! Iconic hip-hop icons!! 🫵🏾🫵🏾💯🎤🎤

@kenyacoleman4993 7 ай бұрын

80s babies we had the BEST ERA IN MUSIC PERIOD!!!!!!!!

@monchlogoc2373 3 ай бұрын

True

@qdizzle13 7 ай бұрын

OG James Todd carried hiphop on his back for a decade. Much respect is due to Rakim who without him a lot of rappers wouldn’t have been inspired to move the crowd. Happy 50th HipHop!

@familyfun805 7 ай бұрын

Crazy how underestimated Rakim is 😢😢!!

@AdrienWilliams-ot5zb 7 ай бұрын

The Greatest of All Time. Every Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper.

@Charles-tt3dr 7 ай бұрын

I don't know about! MCs during Rakim's era credited him for making them step their game up or go home.

@grandpahouse 7 ай бұрын

I hated that crowd

@melvinbarnett1910 7 ай бұрын

Rakim delivered street rap with sophistication and education. None this mumble shiii. LL hanged out with actual gangsters and weight pushers, but the funny thing is: not one time did he ever rap about being a thug.

@chanelleziegler339 7 ай бұрын

exactly

@wookdog954 7 ай бұрын

See this real hip hop, when a song is over 30 years old and people still rocking it Please bring back real music 🙏.

@STACTHETEA 7 ай бұрын

LL Cool J really can teach my generation how to preform. This man is just AMAZING!!!!

@lamonttoller8296 7 ай бұрын

Salute to Rakim, LL COOL J & Marley Marl for showing the youngstas how to professionally rock a show.

@jleron22 7 ай бұрын

LL the goat point blank period

@rocketk1442 7 ай бұрын

Yes he is

@Real_World_Stories 7 ай бұрын

I love the old school vibes forever 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@anthonysmith2050 7 ай бұрын

LL's Stage Present Is Sick!!!!!!

@dezmondharris3644 7 ай бұрын

Yes, it is!

@widerling 7 ай бұрын

Uncle L rocking bell bottoms and performing Rock The Bells was some deep ish right there! The God Rakim is unequalled!

@MsDaniB314 7 ай бұрын

This gave me chills man. It’s just something about seeing our legends perform and receive their flowers while they’re still living. 💐💐💐

@tonyreid3188 7 ай бұрын

AS A MAN WHO GREW UP WITH THESE BROTHERS (VICARIOUSLY) I FULLY AGREE,BRINGS ME BACK TO 84 ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!

@MsDaniB314 7 ай бұрын

@@tonyreid3188 That’s dope! See I was born in 93 but I’ve always had an old soul and loved old soul. I remember when I first got into doing my research on my hip hop I listened to a lot of Eric B and Rakim.

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

Rakim wasn't celebrated with a standing ovation like L.L. was...DISRESPECTFUL

@dmx7361 7 ай бұрын

Can't even lie, LL Cool J had a Hell of a Run

@staceydillard1728 7 ай бұрын

80s, 90s, 00s unmatched 🐐

@philly2364 7 ай бұрын

LL Cool J killed it and I know I’m 90s kid but man LL Cool J always had the hits

@kingdwight9796 7 ай бұрын

LL “ I’m Bad “ and Eric B. and Rakim “ Move The Crowd “ those 2 songs made me addicted to Hip Hop!!!

@lordgodspeed1539 7 ай бұрын

Rakim is my idol and he's been on a tear this whole year , he even tore up a show for 1199 down in Albany 🎤👑. But one of all time favorites LL has been playing with fire on stage as of late 🔥🎤..... Nobody from the 80's can f√ck with him on stage right now 👑👏

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

Rakim is a lyrical aassassin, that crowd was seated while the GOD MC was rapping??? Str8 disrespect

@steverobinson5677 7 ай бұрын

When rap music was clean, topic-driven, and positive. 👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@stoneysoraclechannel7839 7 ай бұрын

LL ENERGY IS CRAZY

@mrwalker293 7 ай бұрын

The OG ll cool j performance was the best of the night. He still got it.

@ovidiodemorizi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you . L l cool j killed it respectfully. Rakim the goat

@robertoplaza91 7 ай бұрын

Old school hip hop is the best!! Thanks to the pioneers!!

@naylabirden9050 6 ай бұрын

Rakim! A genius! Props he paved the way he deserves a standing ovation! He sounds great still I love this tribute to the dj!!! This is hip hop royalty!

@Big_Country843 7 ай бұрын

There will only be one generation of Hip Hip legands, and we witnessed part of that with LL and Rakim. 30 years from now, thier music will still be celebrated while the ones in the audience tonight will be long forgotten.

@husseinkanteh2084 7 ай бұрын

I nearly cried when i saw dababy and sexyredd opened the show,and then i saw the nominations for the best upcoming artist. I said mann I'll be back later. Thank god these OG's showed up and saved the awards show.

@AKingsQueen 7 ай бұрын

Same...I literally felt the same. But glad I hung in there to see real Hip-Hop on stage.

@frankwhite4395 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂.da baby sexy redd are complete garbage. I don't even look and these generation of rappers no more.i thank God that who will call rappers the old G showd up.rahkim and cool j.

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

That show is trashy and rakim was disrespected by that crowd

@AKingsQueen 7 ай бұрын

@@Giselle_Glam594 Yes indeed!

@kaysea8125 7 ай бұрын

I love how the icons got center stage tonight and at other award shows throughout the year in honor of 50 years of hip-hop! This was great, LL is a legend and the So-So Def performance sent me to another place and time!

@Eastpointe 7 ай бұрын

Great performance! Can we just throw out hats off to the hip hop legends live band?!! They killed it! And LL’/ stage performing energy is unbelievable!❤

@fredicagoillanoise1309 7 ай бұрын

It's about time Marley Marl gets his flowers on a major scale and of course Rakim and Cool J are the best of the best. Youngins give it up to three icons who paved the way so the current rappers you love today can even eat.

@cah8124 7 ай бұрын

Rap never elevated past these 2. The DJing, MCing, actual beats you can dance to. Pure Rap!!

@m.dionlewis439 7 ай бұрын

And lyrics u can understand, not that mumble mouth “ rapping “ I don’t knock anyone that’s rocking the mic but when u right the mic pleeeeez rock the mic 🎤….right !!

@MrSimZOldSchoolRev 7 ай бұрын

Mr Goodbar almost made me jump out of my seat with excitement - at work 😂..

@heididobson5582 7 ай бұрын

LL is definitely the Michael Jackson off Rap. This man stage presence is just incredible to watch. I’ve been following and been a fan off this incredible artist Career, his confidence is on a whole other level. I love LL so…….much I hope to meet him one day and just say thank you so…….much for all your contribution to Rap Music and your ability to just be yourself with no apology. I’ve watched him all these years and have learned and taken from him how to be who you are as an individual, he’s definitely a huge influence and inspiration in my life. I also have to give the same credit to Mc Lyte she’s definitely one off the females that have provided the same kind off sentiments in my life that I’ve stated about LL. Much Love and Respect to the GOAT. ❤️🙏🏾💐☝🏾🇯🇲🇨🇦🔥🔥🔥🎊

@Giselle_Glam594 7 ай бұрын

RAKIM IS THE GOD MC

@misslucky5474 7 ай бұрын

The Michael Jackson of rap. I never thought about it like that, however, that's a good way of looking at it.

@victordeltoids8609 7 ай бұрын

I wish LL had performed "Around the way girl" in its entirety. Crazy how much i love that song. So many memories😊

@corinicole9271 7 ай бұрын

I still love and play that song out now!! I know how you feel!! 😂😂😂

@brandirichardson7952 7 ай бұрын

Sad the crowd was sitting. Like the greats should be celebrating by a standing ovation during their performance!!!! Salute 🫡 to 50 years of Hip Hop

@Bignawright 7 ай бұрын

Hope this performance helps the new generation see what real rap is all the importance of keeping it alive with actual lyrics and story telling. ❤

@handsomjay1 7 ай бұрын

Whoever is styling L.L. lately has been killing it. Sharp af. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@PaulBashala-kc6ly 6 ай бұрын

Dam right

@charlenehunt596 7 ай бұрын

I done watched this so many times LL is a beast on the stage still straight 🔥 and looks good!!

@IENetworkTV 7 ай бұрын

LL is in his 50's and shittin on these young dudes when it comes to performing rakim in his 50's and I never seen him scuff one line ever live