Today in Hip Hop History: Rakim Released Solo Debut Album 'The 18th Letter(The Book Of Life)' 28 Yea

On this day in Hip-Hop history, veteran MC Rakim released his debut solo LP, The 18th Letter. Coming off of the infamous split of Eric B. and Rakim and a five-year hiatus, this album was surprisingly thorough...

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