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Rakim

United States · 1968–

#112 of the greatest musicians of all time, ranked by everyone.

• #21 among rappers

#54 of the 217 musicians from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

109. Leonard Cohen Canada · 1934–2016
110. Nina Simone United States · 1933–2003
111. Sergei Rachmaninoff Russia · 1873–1943
112. Rakim United States · 1968–
113. Tina Turner United States · 1939–2023
114. Ray Charles United States · 1930–2004
115. Bryan Adams Canada · 1959–

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• Rakim vs Nina Simone 50% – 50%
• Ray Charles vs Rakim 50% – 50%
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