Rakeem Ahmed Blair

Rekeem Ahmed Blair Sr. was born on January 8, 1992, to the parents of Shalonda Blair and Jerry Brown in Springfield, Ohio. At the age of 5, Rakeem's mother relocated to Cincinnati. Rakeem, affectionately known as "Skeem" by family and friends, ascended into Heaven on December 21, 2025.

Growing up, Rakeem was inseparable from his sister/best friend Shakira. Together throughout their childhood, they were always enthusiastically participating in sports & swimming at various neighborhood community centers.

Rakeem attended Taft Elementary and Taft High School. School breaks, holidays, and summers were spent at Grandma Pat's. She always prepared meals and kept his favorite foods like Apple Butter Jelly, Cheesecake, and Lasagna on hand. During his time in Springfield, Rakeem dedicated his life to the Lord, was baptized at Greater Grace Temple, where he reconnected with his old brother Antjuan; who was an impactful mentor.

The many challenges in life made Rakeem focus on his goals. Personally, to be a man of God. Physically, to be fit and the best dad for his children and, Professionally earning his Industrial Contractors License from VoTech Institute in Ashland, Ky.

Skeem loved a great party, where he surrounded himself with Good Music and chosen family members. He produced his own rap songs; "I'm HIM for real" most well-known.

Rakeem was preceded in death by his grandmother, Patricia Blair.

He leaves to cherish his memories sons, Rakeem A. Blair Jr., Rashad A. Blair and Rae'marr Blakumsee; mother, Shalonda Blair; father, Jerry Brown; sister, Shakira Walker; brother, Antjuan (Whitney) Benson; nieces, Tianna, Kenedi, Kortne, Tahnayshia, and Jayden; Aunts, Carmen and Shug; Uncles, Avery (cousin Adriann), Falondo, and Larry (Tina). Also a HOST of Aunts, Uncles, and COUSINS.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati (45206). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 3:00 pm. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy he leaves behind.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Blair family during this difficult time. Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.