Rakim Detroit Tickets - Fox Theatre Detroit

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Doug E. Fresh

1 concert

Born in Barbados, rap's first human beatbox Doug E. Fresh became a major star in the 1980s. He released hip-hop classics like The Show/La Di Da Di with the Get Fresh Crew, featuring Slick Rick. His notable albums include Oh, My God! and The World's Greatest Entertainer.

EPMD

2 concerts

Formed in Long Island in 1987 by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, hip-hop duo EPMD released gold-certified albums like Strictly Business and Unfinished Business. Known for classics like You Gots to Chill, they also led the Hit Squad crew before pursuing solo projects.

Rakim

3 concerts

Born William Griffin, Jr. in Wyandanch, New York, rapper Rakim rose to fame as one-half of the influential 1980s duo Eric B. & Rakim. Known for his smooth flow and intricate internal rhyme schemes, he helped define East Coast hip-hop with classic albums like the platinum debut Paid in Full. He later released solo projects including The 18th Letter.

KRS-One

2 concerts

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led the influential 80s hardcore hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions. Known as the Teacher for his socially conscious raps, he later pursued a solo career with albums like Return of the Boom Bap and Hip Hop Lives.

Big Daddy Kane

5 concerts

Born Antonio Hardy in Brooklyn, hip-hop artist Big Daddy Kane joined the Juice Crew and debuted with the 1988 album Long Live the Kane. Known for his rapid rhyming and smooth persona, he released notable albums like It's a Big Daddy Thing and later dabbled in acting.

Slick Rick

1 concert

Born in London and raised in the Bronx, pioneering rapper Slick Rick is renowned for his effortless storytelling and platinum-selling 1988 debut, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. A Def Jam staple, he released albums including The Art of Storytelling and became one of history's most sampled artists.