Rakim Newark Tickets - New Jersey Performing Arts Center

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Rakim

2 concerts

Born in New York, rapper Rakim is widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs of all time. As half of the influential 1980s duo Eric B. & Rakim, he helped pioneer internal rhyme schemes on classic albums like the platinum debut Paid in Full. He later released acclaimed solo projects including The 18th Letter.

Slick Rick

1 concert

London-born hip-hop storyteller Slick Rick rose to fame with his 1988 platinum debut, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. Known for hits like Children's Story, the Def Jam artist released albums including Behind Bars and the gold-certified The Art of Storytelling, becoming one of history's most sampled rappers.

Chuck D

Born in Long Island, Chuck D founded Public Enemy, revolutionizing hip-hop with politically charged, avant-garde rap like "Fight the Power." A respected intellectual and activist.