Rakim and Kid Capri

Mar 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM · Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, MI Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, MI

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Rakim

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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.

Kid Capri

2 concerts

New York DJ, producer, and rapper Kid Capri pioneered the hip-hop mixtape format and played at Studio 54. His albums include The Tape and Soundtrack to the Streets. He provided music for Def Comedy Jam and collaborated with major artists like Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Madonna.