- 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.




