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  • Rakim Launches Financial App Notes to Empower Independent Artists

    Rakim Launches Financial App Notes to Empower Independent Artists

    Legendary Rapper Integrates AI Voice Assistant to Educate Creators on Money and Financial Literacy

    Hip Hop icon Rakim is stepping into the world of financial technology with his new app, Notes, designed to support independent artists in navigating the often complex world of finance. Aimed at urban music creators, the app connects users with lenders and creditors while offering AI-powered financial literacy content tailored to their needs.

    One of Notes’ standout features is “Ask RA,” an AI voice assistant that emulates Rakim’s iconic voice to answer questions and offer guidance. The app’s primary goal is to help artists understand and manage their finances, empowering them to make informed decisions that support their long-term success.

    Rakim and his longtime associate Divine created Notes to address the financial struggles that many independent artists face. “Independent urban music artists and creators often struggle to gain financial stability despite their market impact,” Rakim explained. “With Notes, we’re building a community- and lifestyle-driven platform that combines cultural connection, technology, and empowerment.”

    Interested users can join the app’s waiting list on its website. Notes are poised to be a powerful tool for artists seeking both financial support and education in the fast-evolving music industry.



  • Rakim and Scarface Hint at Collaborative Album — Pete Rock Offers to Produce

    Rakim and Scarface Hint at Collaborative Album — Pete Rock Offers to Produce

    Rakim and Scarface Tease Joint Album, Pete Rock Offers to Produce

    Rakim has recently teased about working on a collaborative album with Scarface which has sent the Hip Hop world, including producer Pete Rock, into a frenzy.

    On Monday (November 18), Rakim made an Instagram post that included a photo of himself and the Geto Boys’ member in the Bahamas.

    The post was tagged with the message-which can be assumed in jest, “Who wants this album!!!”

    The proposed collaboration was well-received by a plethora of Hip Hop acts such as Kxng Crooked, Kid Capri, Torae, Lord Finesse, and Ant Banks. In the case of Pete Rock, however, it was not a mere request: he made it clear that he wanted to be the project’s producer.

  • Rakim seeks hard-hitters like Snoop Dogg, Method Man, DMX, more for upcoming album ‘God’s Network: Reb7rth’

    Rakim seeks hard-hitters like Snoop Dogg, Method Man, DMX, more for upcoming album ‘God’s Network: Reb7rth’

    Rakim’s album to arrive this summer

    Rakim is getting ready to unleash a brand new album, God’s Network: Reb7rth, his first in 15 years. This week, the LP’s executive producer Matthew “M80” Markoff revealed features on the album.

    The project will arrive on July 26 with guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Method Man, B.G., Kool G Rap, Canibus, Skyzoo, KXNG Crooked, Chino XL, 38 Spesh and Planet Asia, as well as the late legends: DMX, Nipsey Hussle, Prodigy and Fred the Godson.

    “When you hear the INSANITY we’re cooking up for July 26th, you’ll salute to just like the G.O.D @thegodrakim,” M80 shared.

    He continued, “The 1st Ever FULLY PRODUCED project + Featuring RAKIM ALLAH!”

  • Kurupt reveals Rakim has new album on the way

    Kurupt reveals Rakim has new album on the way

    Rakim is working on new music

    Legendary rapper Rakim is finally working on a new album, according to Kurupt. The rapper recently announced Master Killa’s upcoming single, “Rebirth,” to which Kurupt himself appears, and revealed the rapper’s plans to drop a new album in the process. He also announced that the album will be produced by Rakim himself.

    “July 26th – “Rebirth” Rakim new album Produced by Tha God Mc himself…. #Rakim #MasterKilla #GOTTi MY GOD,” Kurupt wrote on Instagram.

    The last time Rakim released a solo album was in 2009 – The Seventh Seal.

  • Rakim aborts European Tour due to ‘one obstacle after another’

    Rakim aborts European Tour due to ‘one obstacle after another’

    Rakim previously postponed the travel in 2022 & 2023 because of Covid & Hip Hop 50 respectively

    Rakim will no longer be touring in Europe. According to HipHopDX, one of the tour promoters sent an email to the publication that was allegedly forwarded by the rapper’s management to all promoters which announced the cancelation.

    The management explained that “Rakim’s planned European tour in May and June is no longer a feasible possibility for us.” They added that the New York rapper faced “travel logistics, medical complications, personal obligations,” as well as “mental and physical exhaustion after a year in which Rakim performed at over 120 events.”

    Although the promoter called Rakim’s excuses “pure bullshit” and that he’s ruining his “legacy in Europe,” the management further explained that the Paid In Full rapper “does not fly” and that “securing his travel by boat (the Queen Mary) was impossible and most of the suitable ground transport on the continent was either booked, simply too expensive or required re-routing dates.”

  • Will Smith admits he was trying to bite Rakim’s style on ‘Summertime’

    Will Smith admits he was trying to bite Rakim’s style on ‘Summertime’

    Will Smith was inspired by Rakim

    Will Smith is best known as a rapper for his smash “Summertime” with DJ Jazzy, back when he was known as Fresh Prince. He recently gave Rakim his credit for influencing the record.

    “I was absolutely trying to sound like you on ‘Summertime,’” Smith told Rakim in a clip. “I had been screaming all night and I couldn’t get my happy-go-lucky high voice and Hula said, ‘Yo just give me that Rakim s###.’”

    Rakim has been getting a lot of praise from hip hop stakeholders. Just recently, Ed Lover praised him for influencing the likes of Jay-Z, Nas, and Biggie.

  • Ed Lover believes Rakim musically birthed Jay-Z, Biggie, Nas

    Ed Lover believes Rakim musically birthed Jay-Z, Biggie, Nas

    Ed calls Rakim ‘game changer’ of rap

    Legendary media personality Ed Lover sat down with Carl Banks and Rakim for the New York Giant where he praised the latter for changing rap. He explained that the rapper influenced heavyweights such as Jay-Z, Biggie and Nas.

    “People don’t understand Rakim changed Hip Hop — he’s a game-changer,” Ed said, before putting Rakim in the same category as the likes of Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC and LL COOL J. He also credited him for making rap “less aggressive.”

    https://twitter.com/HipHopDX/status/1732877765135966538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1732877765135966538%7Ctwgr%5E3a7673ae561fa43211840850115ffab371936f84%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fhiphopdx.com%2Fnews%2Fed-lover-no-jay-z-nas-biggie-without-rakim

    “He quieted it down and made us listen as well as enjoy the music, but you listened to what Rakim said, right?” he added. “If you would do a family tree of Hip Hop and people that came directly from other people, there is no JAY-Z, there’s no Biggie, there’s no Nas. That smoothed-out style of rhyming came from Rakim.”


  • Rakim was born on January 28

    Rakim was born on January 28

    The god emcee Rakim was born William Michael Griffin Jr. in Long Island’s Wyandanch. He defined the rapper as the main attraction in a du with his DJ/ Producer Eric B. His records include “Paid in Full,” “Respect the Technique,” and “Waiting for the World to End.”

    They established a new type of rhyming and scratching in the ’80s and ’90s that involved consciousness and spirituality. He opened the door for rappers like Nas and Jay Electronica. He’s worked with KRS One, Kanye West, DJ Premier, and others.

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