Rakim Newark Tickets - New Jersey Performing Arts Center

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Rakim

2 concerts

Rakim, born William Griffin in Wyandanch, NY, revolutionized hip-hop with his smooth flow and complex lyrics. Known for hits like "Paid in Full" with Eric B., he shaped progressive MC techniques and won critical acclaim, maintaining relevance from the 1980s through solo work in the late '90s.

Big Daddy Kane

3 concerts

Born in Brooklyn, Big Daddy Kane—King Asiatic Nobody's Equal—was a central figure in late '80s hip-hop. Known for hits like "Raw" and "Smooth Operator," he mixed smooth rap with strong rhyming skills, influencing many artists. Notably collaborated with Biz Markie and Barry White.

MC Lyte

6 concerts

MC Lyte, trailblazing rapper and DJ, born for Hip Hop greatness. First female rapper Grammy nominee, she's won multiple awards like BET's I AM HIP HOP and AARP's Living Legend. Esteemed performer at Carnegie Hall, White House, and more. She's also a Kennedy Center's Hip Hop Culture Council member.