Big Daddy Kane & Rakim – This Is The Story Of How Hip-Hop Grows Old

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Big Daddy Kane and Rakim were the alpha and omega of rap’s golden era. Nearly 30 years since their prime, Kane has settled into the nostalgia circuit, while Rakim continues to move in the shadows, plotting a comeback. This is the story of how hip-hop grows old.

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Rappers Big Daddy Kane (left) and Rakim perform at the '40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Culture' concert at Central Park SummerStage, New York, New York, August 10, 2013. (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)
Rappers Big Daddy Kane (left) and Rakim perform at the ’40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Culture’ concert at Central Park SummerStage, New York, New York, August 10, 2013. (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)