Dammit Boy TV proudly presents a complete archive of one of Houston’s premier classic hip-hop concerts featuring two of rap’s most influential acts—Rakim and EPMD—live at the historic Arena Theatre on January 31, 2015.
Presented alongside Boom 92 Classic Hip-Hop, the evening celebrated decades of timeless music as Houston fans packed the legendary venue to witness pioneers who helped shape hip-hop culture.
Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith delivered an unforgettable set featuring many of the songs that established EPMD as one of hip-hop’s greatest duos.
Highlights include:
Their performance reminded fans why EPMD remains one of rap’s most sampled and influential groups.
One of the night’s standout moments came from legendary turntablist DJ Scratch.
His technical mastery, live routines, and crowd control demonstrated why he continues to be recognized as one of hip-hop’s greatest DJs. His showcase energized Arena Theatre and became one of the defining moments of the evening.
Rakim closed the night with an incredible performance featuring classics spanning his legendary career.
The set included fan favorites such as:
His commanding stage presence reminded everyone why Rakim remains one of the most respected lyricists in hip-hop history.
Dammit Boy TV also captured exclusive backstage moments featuring Ohio and Houston underground legend Wickett Crickett, giving viewers an authentic behind-the-scenes look at one of Houston’s biggest classic hip-hop concerts.
Whether you attended the show or are discovering these performances for the first time, this video serves as a permanent archive documenting an unforgettable night of classic hip-hop featuring Rakim, EPMD, DJ Scratch, and the Houston hip-hop community.
Rakim x EPMD Live brought decades of lyrical excellence to Houston's historic Arena Theatre on January 31, 2015. Presented alongside Boom 92 Classic Hip-Hop, this unforgettable concert united generations of rap fans for a night celebrating some of the greatest artists in hip-hop history. Dammit Boy Productions proudly preserves footage and memories from this landmark Houston event.
January 31, 2015
Arena Theatre
