Photograph of Rakim and his Benzeeto, Bleecker St., New York
- Photograph by
- Benabib, Michael, American, born 1962
- Subject of
- Rakim, American, born 1968
- Mercedes-Benz, German, founded 1926
- Date
- ca. 1988
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (2015.132.110.1 Sheet): 19 15/16 × 24 in. (50.6 × 60.9 cm)
- H x W (2015.132.110.1 Image): 15 5/16 × 22 13/16 in. (38.9 × 58 cm)
- H x W (2015.132.110.2 Sheet): 10 7/8 × 13 7/8 in. (27.7 × 35.3 cm)
- H x W (2015.132.110.2 Image): 9 × 13 3/8 in. (22.9 × 34 cm)
- H x W (2015.132.110.3 Sheet): 10 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (27.8 × 35.4 cm)
- H x W (2015.132.110.3 Image): 9 × 13 3/8 in. (22.9 × 34 cm)
- Description
- Three identical black-and-white photographs of Rakim posing with a white Mercedez Benz car. Rakim is leaning against the car's left headlight, his right leg raised on the bumper, elbows on his right knee. The car has a large plate reading [BENZEETO] in black text above a New York license plate reading [RAKIM]. A New York City street and buildings is visible in the background. On .1, an inscription by Bill Adler identifies the photographer, subject, date, and location. There are no inscriptions, front or back, on the remaining two prints.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- portraits
- digital prints
- Topic
- Fashion
- Hip-hop (Music)
- Musicians
- Photography
- Rappers (Musicians)
- Transportation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.132.110.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Benabib
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.