Rakim Reacts To Billboard Naming Outkast The No. 1 Rap Group Of All Time

Billboard recently started a discourse by ranking the Top 50 Greatest Rap Groups, with Outkast listed as number one. 

TMZ caught up with Rakim in New York City on Friday, where the legendary emcee gave his opinion on the list. 

When asked about Eric B. and Rakim making the list at number seven, the OG expressed gratitude for the recognition. 

“I’m always gonna say I should’ve been higher, but it’s a blessing to be recognized, and it’s a good time to be recognized as well,” he said. 

When asked about Outkast taking the top spot, the Long Island rapper humbly acknowledged the group deserved their flowers.

“It’s not really my place to who else deserves or not,” Rakim explained. “I can only speak for myself. But Outkast pushed the envelope. A group that a lot of people got love for, so we have to give the flowers to who earns ‘em.”

As for Rakim, he’s currently receiving flowers of his own as hip hop celebrates 50 years. He’s been featured in multiple anniversary celebrations and recently shot a hip hop tribute with Sprite.