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50 Cent took to Instagram to air out anyone unaware of Rakim's power on the mic, as he shared a clip of the legendary New York rapper dropping a verse.

50 Cent took to Instagram to air out anyone unaware of Rakim's power on the mic, as he shared a clip of the legendary New York rapper dropping a verse.

BY MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY

50 Cent to People Who Don't Know Who Rakim Is: 'Please Don't Talk To Me'

Following the release of 'Music to Be Murdered By – Side B,' Eminem sat down for an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music to reflect on his career.

Following the release of 'Music to Be Murdered By – Side B,' Eminem sat down for an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music to reflect on his career.

BY JOE PRICE

Eminem on Why It’s Hard to Choose ‘Anyone Really to Be the Best Rapper of All Time’ Anymore

Snoop may be rustling feathers with the list, which he unveiled on Instagram and asserted that he's standing behind no matter who was left off of it.

Snoop may be rustling feathers with the list, which he unveiled on Instagram and asserted that he's standing behind no matter who was left off of it.

BY DIAMOND HILLYER

Snoop Dogg Reveals His Top 10 Rappers of All Time After Backlash From Excluding Eminem

On 2002's "'Till I Collapse," Em famously rattled off the rappers he believes are the greatest to ever touch a microphone. Now he's weighed in again.

On 2002's "'Till I Collapse," Em famously rattled off the rappers he believes are the greatest to ever touch a microphone. Now he's weighed in again.

BY XAVIER HAMILTON

Here's Eminem's List of the Greatest Rappers of All Time

Rakim, who heard Rocky shared his name for the first time, talked about a chance encounter on Hot 97.

Rakim, who heard Rocky shared his name for the first time, talked about a chance encounter on Hot 97.

BY ALEX GALBRAITH

Rakim Remembers Meeting a Baby ASAP Rocky for the First Time

The best rapper alive or greatest of all time debate is nothing new. But what if the greatest and most prolific artists from hip-hop's golden age and the modern day rap game were drafted onto superteams? Here's the starting five—plus a sixth man—for the ultimate rap superteam every decade since the 1980s.

The best rapper alive or greatest of all time debate is nothing new. But what if the greatest and most prolific artists from hip-hop's golden age and the modern day rap game were drafted onto superteams? Here's the starting five—plus a sixth man—for the ultimate rap superteam every decade since the 1980s.

BY ADAM PERRY

Engineering The Ultimate Rap Superteam Every Decade - 1980s to Present

'F*ck That's Delicious' host Action Bronson remembers "legend" Anthony Bourdain's impact on his personal life and career, as well as that time he and Bourdain were at a Knicks game with Rakim.

'F*ck That's Delicious' host Action Bronson remembers "legend" Anthony Bourdain's impact on his personal life and career, as well as that time he and Bourdain were at a Knicks game with Rakim.

BY TRACE COWEN

Action Bronson on 'Legend' Anthony Bourdain: 'I Bonded With My Mother Over His Shows'

Produced by Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, “King’s Paradise” is an homage to the greats who have come from Harlem, and to the show’s star player, Luke Cage.

Produced by Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, “King’s Paradise” is an homage to the greats who have come from Harlem, and to the show’s star player, Luke Cage.

BY TARAMHDVN

Rakim Premieres New Music in 'Luke Cage' Season 2

A track obviously inspired by the Eric B. & Rakim classic, filled with wild effects, luscious '80s synths and a jazzy, Dilla-esque bass line to push it forward.

A track obviously inspired by the Eric B. & Rakim classic, filled with wild effects, luscious '80s synths and a jazzy, Dilla-esque bass line to push it forward.

BY JAMES KEITH

Premiere: Jon Phonics Teases New Beat Tape 'Beats To Talk Crud To' With "Paid In Full"

The show that defined the beginning of the hip-hop era is being reimagined.

The show that defined the beginning of the hip-hop era is being reimagined.

BY JULIARP

MTV Is Bringing Iconic Hip-Hop Show 'Yo! MTV Raps' Back