2024-05-17T02:20:23Z http://trueskool.com/video/video/listTagged?tag=Contribution&rss=yes&xn_auth=no tag:trueskool.com,2014-02-12:1464587:Video:311919 2014-02-12T00:46:11.332Z Staff Pick http://trueskool.com/profile/Ren

<a href="http://trueskool.com/video/watch-words-by-rakim-celebrates-rapper-s-contribution-to-hip-hop"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2177886144?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Rakim, your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper, received the short film treatment in honor of his pivotal impact in hip-hop titled Words By Rakim.<br></br> <br></br> Directed by Matt Bieler, the black-and-white visual takes a look at how the “Know The Ledge” MC’s native New York City helped guide his lyrical prowess, and the inspiration behind his songwriting…

<a href="http://trueskool.com/video/watch-words-by-rakim-celebrates-rapper-s-contribution-to-hip-hop"><br /> <img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2177886144?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Rakim, your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper, received the short film treatment in honor of his pivotal impact in hip-hop titled Words By Rakim.<br /> <br /> Directed by Matt Bieler, the black-and-white visual takes a look at how the “Know The Ledge” MC’s native New York City helped guide his lyrical prowess, and the inspiration behind his songwriting skills.<br /> <br /> Narrated by The Master himself, check out the five minute clip above.<br /> via <a href="http://www.vibe.com/article/watch-words-by-rakim-video">Vibe</a>