Rakim and Scarface, two of Hip-Hop's most revered lyricists were both performers on the sold out 2024 Rock The Bells Cruise. The legendary MC's were even onstage together during Scarface's set when he performed Ra's classic "Microphone Fiend". Rakim posted a picture a picture with face and asked the question, 'Who wants this album?" Pete Rock replied that he was one of the few qualified for the job.

"Well I'm still alive doing what I'm supposed to do," Pete responded. "I still exist, so utilize me 'cuz not everyone has the passion, fire and knowledge of music to know how to make y'all sound good. People will want this album with the right type of music to make it interesting. Not everyone got it still. Yeah i said it."

"When The Sun Shines Again" from Pete Rock and Common's collaborative album The Auditorium Vol. 1 has been nominated for a 2025 Grammy for Best Rap Performance against Kendrick Lamar ("Not Like Us"), GloRilla ("Yeah Glo"), Eminem ("Houdini"),Cardi B ("Enough"), Doechi (Nissan Altima), and Future and Metro Boomin' ("Like That"). Pete Rock produced the critically acclaimed "The Saga Begins" from Ra's 1997 solo debut "The 18th Letter".