Jay-Z and Eminem Reunite on Rakim's New Album
Key Questions
When will the Rakim album featuring Jay-Z and Eminem be released?
The album is scheduled for release in August. It marks the first collaboration between Jay-Z and Eminem since their 2001 track 'Renegade'.
Who else is featured on Rakim's upcoming album?
The project includes appearances from Snoop Dogg, KRS-One, Ghostface, Kurupt, and Masta Killa alongside Jay-Z and Eminem.
What is the context behind Jay-Z and Eminem reuniting on this album?
The reunion occurs amid a wave of hip-hop nostalgia and follows Jay-Z's recent freestyle response in ongoing beef drama involving Drake.
Jay-Z and Eminem are reuniting on a Rakim, Kurupt, Masta Killa album due in August—first collab since 'Renegade' (2001). The album also features Snoop Dogg, KRS-One, Ghostface, making it a major hip-hop legends lineup. This adds to the current hip-hop nostalgia wave and beef drama surrounding Jay-Z's freestyle response to Drake.
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Updated Jun 13, 2026