Birth name: William Michael Griffin Jr.
Also know as: The God MC, Kid Wizard, Rakim Allah, The R.
One half of golden age hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim. He was born in Long Island, New York, USA.
1997: Camp Lo released their debut album Uptown Saturday Night
American hip hop duo, consisting of rappers Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede, both of Muslim upbringing. Formed in 1995, and hails from The Bronx, New York.
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Egbodo Benjamin, aka Mr. Benjamins, is a music curator, Project Manager, and Quantity Surveyor with a deep passion for hip-hop culture and creative innovation. He’s the Founder and CEO of ThisIsHipHopHQ and Metis Vanguard, platforms shaping the future of music and entertainment. A global thinker, he’s a proud member of the International Trade Council, NIM, World Economic Forum, and Amnesty International. From curating sound to leading strategy, Mr. Benjamins merges business with culture, creating impact both on and off the mic.
