Rakims

Rakims is the plural form of the given name Rakim and may be used to refer to multiple individuals who bear the name. It does not denote a distinct person, organization, or place in its own right, but appears in biographical lists, genealogies, and search results for people named Rakim.

The most widely known bearer of the name in English-language popular culture is the American rapper Rakim, born William Michael Griffin Jr. in 1968. As one half of the duo Eric B. & Rakim, he is regarded as an influential figure in hip hop for his complex lyricism and flow. The duo released influential records in the late 1980s, including Paid in Full (1987).

Beyond the rapper, individuals named Rakim have pursued careers in various fields, such as sports, arts, and academia. However, none has achieved the same global profile as the rapper, and "Rakims" typically appears in contexts where multiple people named Rakim are referenced rather than as a single, prominent entity.

In fiction or media, Rakim may be used as a character’s given name. The plural form Rakims is therefore most commonly encountered in lists, databases, or disambiguation pages rather than as a standalone subject.