In a series of tweets from their verified Twitter account, Eric B. and Rakim announced that they have reunited and planning a reunion tour in the works.
On October 19, they tweeted “Vote Eric B. for President.” The following day, they tweeted “It’s official. You heard it here first,” quickly followed by “We are back.”
Vote @EricB for President. pic.twitter.com/yOBe4RQm1L
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 20, 2016
It’s official. You heard it here first.
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 20, 2016
We are back.
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 20, 2016
They also resumed a campaign of Eric B. running for the Oval Office by way of their 1986 debut single “Eric B. for President,” saying “Vote @EricB because our Great Country deserves a POTUS who can MOVE THE CROWD. @realDonaldTrump cannot. @HillaryClinton will not. EB will!”
Vote @EricB because our Great Country deserves a POTUS who can MOVE THE CROWD. @realDonaldTrump cannot. @HillaryClinton will not. EB will!
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 22, 2016
Preparations are under way for #EricBandRakim‘s return. It’s been a long time…
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 22, 2016
Today (10/22), more details of their tour unfolded, asking fans “Where do we jump off this new tour?,” listing New York, Las Vegas, London and Australia as possible options.
Preparations are under way for #EricBandRakim‘s return. It’s been a long time…
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 22, 2016
Andrea in Maryland just copped the #EricBforPresident shirt at https://t.co/Ycc7H3qotI pic.twitter.com/YYtKjq7W67
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) April 27, 2016