The three people that gave this a thumbs down must be three of the 21 emcee's Rakim ate up at the same time

I love him. My dad knew Rakim's songs word for word. I must admit, Rakim used to get busy on that microphone. Just true blue and authentic. He had so much flavor and soul. A little before my time, but hey...I still enjoy the music.

In my opinion the greatest Mc of all time

Rakim was the 1st MC I listened to till my cassette tape popped from too much rewinding and daily use

A true hip hop legend. Not only a hip hop legend but a great human being. Rakim forever

He is the 🐐 to me. This interview was everything! Rakim is always #1 of my top 5.

If you don't know and respect this man..please don't say you are hip hop or love it

He holds the mic like he is about to rap, not just give an interview. That's what it means to be hip hop from top to bottom. Rakim is the true representation of hip hop, on and off stage. He is hip hop even if he is not in a concert.

R: Rugged and rough that's how I do it A: Allah who I praise to the fullest K: Keep it moving, I, Stand alone M: It's my crown, my world, my throne That’s who this is in case you ain’t know

You can close your eyes and literally see his rhymes like a movie playing in your head. That's a skillset possessed by the greats.

One of the dopest interviews I've seen oh yt. The legendary Rakim kinda started that triplet flow. He changed how rappers were doing their flow. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤💯🔥✌

When I start to think and then I sink, into the paper like I was ink. When I'm writing I'm trapped in between the lines, I escape when I finish the rhyme. ~THE R~

Salute to the God MC. Inspired me and plenty of other rappers on the map.

He was my favourite rapper growing up. I was raised spiritually and only now realize how spiritual this man is, maybe that’s why I was so attracted to his music.

It's a shame Run DMC and other pioneers never stood up for Rakim not being inducted into the R&R HOF before them

Absolutely love this interview with Rakim the real him🔥🔥

A true legend. One of the greatest to ever touch the mic along with Nas

Rakim is the last of the pure rappers who's closer connected to the original art form than many others. Legend.

GOAT (from century to century you'll remember me in history not a mystery or a memory) Thats My Shit‼️🎤🎤🎤

Legitimately one of the best interviews that exists.

Mad respect the second I heard the line, “I came in the door, I said it before...” The God is the Absolute Truth.

Only O.G. Rakim Griffin can get away w/ using Diana Earle/Diana Ross as the impetus for one of my primary favorite joints by Eric Berry & Rakim Griffin: Mahogany. GOTT DAYUM GENIUS! ;)))

He's the man that got me diggin into spittin - back in the late 80's I was ah kid break dancing on cardboard in the LA ghetto with the ogs bumping Rakim on the ghetto blaster- I started collecting his cassette tapes in high school - Rakim is most definitely the Goat - the illest ever

shout out to rakim peace from london i love the let the rhythm hit em joint and that whole album he hit his peak by that time definitely and is still dope

Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. ...

my brother, this was a seriously good interview. great questions! great answers. 10/10

As street and as hard as they come. Never cursed in his rhymes, didnt want to upset his parents

Absolute legend... coming from a white boy from Australia ha.

Great interview. All rappers that want to last in this game need to watch and study this video at least 5 to 10 times with blunt and without blunts. This chemistry applies today in the music game. Its pioneering and not sounding like whoil is in style today. Originality always pays off.

Rakim siempre será el dios del Mic !! México Love's Rakim music!

Toure!! Great interview. Rakim the greatest of all time. “I’m paid in full”

Rakim laid back style is his trademark many have copied he was the first one with the laid back style peace to the God rakim one of the nicest emcees of all time old school rules boom bap will be back sip to weird hip hop

He doesn't hold the mic... He Grabs The Mic.

Good to see this serious dude laugh and expose some of who he is......he's great and humble....an example to aspire to.1

Rakim changed the world of hip-hop with a level intelligence and craftyness that met the streets head on and was way ahead of any other emcee that were doing that Dance rap and wanted to be as good as Rakim, but there was no comparison at all I mean KRS1 was definitely doing his thing also but Rakim was truly on a whole nother level.

So much love for this man!

Im 36....When I see this man i know my childhood was great.

Microphone fiend is his best song to me

The greatest!

38K views but only 778 like.. Come on peeps!! This is Hip- Hop.

Damn..Ra is still laid back and sexy as he was back in the day !!!! Ijs😘

This interview was 🔥🔥🔥

This here touched my heart!!! Best Ever!!!!

Rakim is a beast!!!

RAKIM THE MASTER GOD OF HIP HOP RAP BACK IN THE 80s RESPECT FOR A LEGEND

No matter how long you talk to this dude, it's never long enough. Pause. RapGod

Rakim is modest

Rakim movie move the crowd

the finger though

Follow the leader.

The God emcee, Rakim Allah. 🙌🏾

Can't wait for the day I meet him

Rakim is master of the pause rap also to add that to his style

One of the best to ever pick up a mic

1 of thee greatest rapper’s of all time.

"Don't sweat the technique "

I’m the R, the A, to the K I AM...If I wasn’t then why would I say I am?!!!!!!

The god emcee! much love and respect sir.

How you write Rhymes??? To this day i don't know..Classic Reakwon said "i do what the beat tell me to do"

Weird how i got here' real recognize real.

The 18th letter 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

#LOVETHISSHEEET 💗💗💗 #OLDSCHOOL

Roosevelt/Freeport what it do? Rakim is one of the smoothest and coolest dudes ever. Salute to a LEGEND. My favorite: I Wanna Know What's On Your Mind.

GOAT

Rakim Allah imo the 🐐! Dude is deep didn’t curse and drop jewels 💎 consistently!

Only if a lot of people new real rap with message fashion change calm rapper and made everybody want to change the game and your look especially paid in full

Thank you Vlad, this interview was 🔥 Rakim G.O.A.T. 😘😘😘

I'm from Memphis an I'm a huge Eric B and Rakim Fan

The God MC

Rakim: Yo Marley let me get the mic man. Marley Marl: Yo c'mon man!

LEGEND!

Stop buggin, a brotha said dig em, i never dug em He couldn't follow the leader long enough so i drug em

I hate to say this but you can tell this dude doesn’t know shot about the R’s library of song if he requested he do “Paid in Full”. It’s a great pop song but it doesn’t come close to showcasing Rakim’s lyricism. I would have requested ANYthing from “My Melody” or “Eric B For a President” or “Microphone Fiend”.

I Love Rakim ❤️ 😍

I'm surprised he didn't finish by slamming the mic on the ground to make sure it's broke...the god MC

some of his ryhme patterns still surround saturn

My top 3 favorite rappers of all time. 1. Big L 2. Rakim 3. Eminem

I'm the R the A to the K I M , if I wasn't then why would I say I am !!! MIC DROP 🎤🎙🎤🎙🎤🎙!!!

Even during an interview he cuffs the mic...smh

Smart Art Craft Meaning Style Creative i could go on n on im from back in the day so i've always liked this man your the best your interesting believe that!

" let's travel at magnificent speeds around the universe"

MUCH RESPECT

Number 1

Can we get another Rakim interview. I feel like people are forgetting him

I'm amazed I know every lyric to Paid in Full when I can't remember lyrics fully haha It was that good✍(original cassette owner when it came out) gamechanger..GOAT.

Greatest Lyricist Ever!!

The Original

RAKIM.... A GOD .... GODBODY!!!!

God MC... The end.

Rakim was who he was the true hip-hop jugernot that changed the face of hip-hop forever lyrically and one thing I hate is that people always throws Big Daddy Kane in the mix with Rakim when there is no comparison at all really, Rakim was way ahead of his time in the way he approached hip-hop and proceeded to elevate the culture in a way never seen before, Big Daddy Kane was A DANCE rapper catering to a fad that didn't last but a year or two and was gone and I dont like him receiving none of Rakims credit because of the bogus challenge that was suppose to be out at the time when Rakim didn't have anything to prove because he was hands down the best all the way around the table and his impact proves it and moved on into the 90s for another ten years while Kane music was over in 89, so who won and really mastered hip-hop I think we all know that answer without a shadow of a doubt.

microphone solo wiz period

GOD MC

This nigga is a fucking legend 4 ever 🙏😖😖

My Melody is the best hip hop record ever!!!

Because rakim admired john coltrane so he wanted to layed back jazz was his inspiration in hiphop is aunty was ruth brown a legendary jazz singer. Plus rakim played the saxs thats the inspirations on how he rap.

I Wish rakim was my uncle he's coolest 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

So yeah who’s the 1 hater that thumb downed the God MC

I cannot choose my best Rakim song ... I got .. Microphone Fiend, Follow The Leader, Let The Rhythm Hit Em, Know the Ledge, It's Been A Long Time ........ .any more but those the tracks that come off the top of My head ... Trying to choose My favorite Rakim tracks like is like trying to choose my Number 1 rapper ... It ain't happenin too many

This should had more views 🔥

This is the stuff Toure should stick to. He sucks at the political thing...