Ed Lover believes Rakim musically birthed Jay-Z, Biggie, Nas

Ed calls Rakim ‘game changer’ of rap Legendary media personality Ed Lover sat down with Carl Banks and Rakim for the New York Giant where he praised the latter for changing rap. He explained that the rapper influenced heavyweights such as Jay-Z, Biggie and Nas. “People don’t understand Rakim changed Hip Hop — he’s a