American rapper · William Michael Griffin Jr., American rapper
| Description | American rapper Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968-01-28 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Wyandanch New York City Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Area | United States Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | US Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | United States Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | manufacturer songwriter record producer singer rapper poet Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | voice Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | jazz rap political hip-hop hip-hop East Coast hip-hop hardcore hip-hop conscious hip-hop Source: Wikidata |
| Record labels | Island Records Aftermath Entertainment MCA Records 4th & B'way Records Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | Eric B. & Rakim Legends of Hip Hop Eric B. & Rakim Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
God MC Griffin Kid Wizard M Griffin N. Griffin R. Griffin Rakim Rakim Allah Rakim William Griffin The 18th Letter The 18ᵗʰ Letter The God MC The R W Griffin W. Griffen W. Griffin W. Griffin (Rakim) W. Griffin. W. Griffith W. M. Griffin W.Griffin W.M. Griffin WM. Griffin William "Rakim" Griffin William "Rakim" Griffin Jr. William 'Rakim' Griffin William Griffin William Griffin Jr William Griffith William M. Griffen William Michael Griffin William Michael Griffin Jr. Wilson Griffin Wm Griffin Wm. Griffin
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