Photograph by
Powell, Ricky, American, 1961 - 2021
Subject of
Rakim, American, born 1968
Apollo Theater, American, founded 1934
Date
1988
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 14 1/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.9 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (34.3 × 26.7 cm)
Description
A color photograph of Rakim captured mid-performance at the Apollo Theater.
Rakim is pictured in the center of the image wearing a blue and red Nike jacket with matching track pants. The jacket is open to display a double-wrapped gold rope chain with large medallion against his bare chest. He wears a gold bracelet and several gold rings. He is holding a microphone to his mouth with his proper right hand. His left hand is raised and waving in the air, the movement causing the image to blur. There are lights in the background. At the bottom left corner of the image, in silver, is the photographer's signature [Ricky Powell]. There are no inscriptions on the back.
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
chromogenic color prints
Topic
Fashion
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.361
Restrictions & Rights
© Ricky Powell
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52c1167b0-2e12-4500-a8b5-ecc834eec170

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