SATURDAY MATINÉE: Rakim At Red Bull Music Academy NYC 2013

The God MC Rakim talks to the Red Bull Music Academy about his early days, his most famous lyrics and whether he believes he’s the GOAT.

The God MC Rakim talks to the Red Bull Music Academy about his early days, his most famous lyrics and whether he believes he’s the GOAT.

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The man of many alter egos, Doc Heller, has returned with a new remix tape.