Rakim performing at Bar 5015 HOUSTON — Hip-Hop pioneer Rakim is one the most legendary, yet most humble artists to ever grace the world’s most impactful genre of music. Known for being one of the first in the rap industry to present complicated, intricate rhymes, Rakim, whose government name is William Michael Griffin, Jr., is one of the most influential rappers in history. The ‘Paid in Full’ and ‘I Ain’t No Joke’ rapper performed at Houston’s Bar 5015 and proved that he can

By: Erica M. Ponder Netflix is giving real hip-hop heads the ultimate treat next month! The popular streaming service is premiering Roxanne, Roxanne, a new biopic based on the life of Queens rap pioneer Lolita Shanté Gooden, also known as Roxanne Shanté. Scheduled to air March 23, Roxanne, Roxanne is based on the lyricist’s life as a 14-year-old girl growing up in the streets of Queens while trying to battle with an abusive lover, the taste of fame, and outside negative influ