Popa Wu is the Wu-Tang Clan's mentor, mediator and father figure and is als… Read Full Bio ↴Popa Wu is the Wu-Tang Clan's mentor, mediator and father figure and is also an expert on the philosophy of the Five Percent Nation - his preaches and teachings on the "Nations of the Gods and Earths" can be heard on various Wu-Tang Clan albums. He is said to be related to Ol' Dirty Bastard, 12 O'Clock, GZA/Genius and the RZA. His two sons are ShaCronz and Freemurda who are both members of the C.C.F Division. Popa He teamed up with a myriad of old and new Wu-Tang MC's to release two "solo" albums [one in MP3 format and one retail CD] in 2000 and 2008 respectively. Both albums were effectly compilations of Wu-Tang Clan affiliated artists (old and newas perviously stated) with with regular interjections from Popa Wu himself.

Gauntlet
Popa Wu Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Gauntlet' by these artists:

Archie Divine Angel in motion, see you came for Take me, take me…
Grand Magus Black star in sight Giving my life Living to fight Giving…
Megaman ZX Nie patrząc na mnie trzymasz dłoń Przeczuwam czego możesz ch…
Midas As you make ready to proceed They wont make it…
Muss 시간 낭비 아냐 이건 계속 올라가지 나는 위로 너에겐 빌런 대중들에겐 히어로 Dark…
The Connells Tell you about the first one It's all the same to…
We Are Scientists Well, this will eat me inside if I decide to…
Wieuca Insufficient funds in offshore accounts Pour the accelerant,…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Popa Wu:

Back of the Church [intro: 5ft hyper snyper] Turn up my mic a little bit,…
Come One Come All [Intro:] Yeah yeah (yo) Turn my mic up, one two East coast g…
Hallz Of Justice (feat. Consciouz Fear, Dungeon Masta, Free Murda, Killah Bam…
How it Goes (Intro: La the Darkman) Yo, yo, yo (5X) Yeah, yeah, La the…
I Ain't Playin No More (feat. Lady Raw) [Intro: Lady Raw] Uh, see this right he…
I Aint Playin No More (feat. Lady Raw) [Intro: Lady Raw] Uh, see this right he…
I Like To Ride It (Intro: Lady Raw) Niggas, where my thug niggas? Where my r…
Life of a Gangster (Freemurder) Ya niggas better fall back, show me a heart, w…
Never Shit Where You Eat (Hook 5X: Laza-life & Dungeon Masta) Make money, money, make…
New Improved [Manley Musa] Yo, what? What? Run kid, run! You should break…
Red Rum (Chorus: Buddha Monk) Babyface, here's the rum to get the p…
Simply Ludicrous "Eat cornbread to come quick" (5X) (Christbearer) I keep…
Sundown (Intro: ShaCronz) Yo, what's up? The fuck is the deal? Ye…
Sundown feat. C.C.F. Division Ty-Jigs & I-Born (Intro: ShaCronz) Yo, what's up? The fuck is the deal? Ye…
Three Amigo's [Intro: Method Man] Say what? Ain't no pushin Say what? None…
Who's Got Game? (Intro: Don Chulo) Yo, Don Chulo (that nigga got a problem…
You're My Everything (Intro: King Just) You're my everything (15X) (Dedicated, …

You're My Everything feat. King Just (Intro: King Just) You're my everything (15X) (Dedicated, …

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Comments from YouTube:

@EliteBlackSash

2y↑2K

Rae and Ghost proved to have the ear and the heart of the fans through the later years of the Wu. Their consistency with albums, and the content, production, etc.. far better than what RZA started to come with. Wu fans didn’t care about Russell Crowe playing violin, or the extra experimentation. Shaolin vs Wu-Tang was fire. Cuban Linx 2. Apollo Kids. 12 Reasons. Fishscale. 36 Seasons. Wu Massacre. They really held dooown the Wu discography. GZA and Meth had a few gems here and there, but, Rae and especially Ghost have been the anchor.

@ApharmdCX

2y↑36

FACTZ!

@Ilovechicago100

2y↑21

Exactly

@DystopianHog

2y↑89

Cuban linx 2 is very underrated.

@scienz

2y↑127

this is true. But let's be real it's always better when Rae and Ghost link up with RZA

@Powerule23

2y↑153

Rae admits that Immobility and Lex Diamond were subpar, which is why he had so much pressure when he made OB4CL2. He was literally at a point where his solo career was not looking good. Now Ghost on the other hand, is easily the most consistent member of the group.

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@milskillz123

2y↑851

Dude I love Raekwon. I could listen to him tell stories for hours. Great interview.

@elichisley3031

2y↑8

Book is great

@milskillz123

2y↑5

@eli chisley yeah I think I’m going to have to pick that one up

@killuminati6566

2y↑3

That makes one of us

@yungbfresh1

Did you know he tried to molest Shyheim when he was a small boy? Then tried to have shyheim killed when shyhiem spoke out about it? Research it before you respond.

@milskillz123

@SafeMoon Tycoon is that in his book?

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@demidovtau

2y↑202

Man, this one really shows RAekwon's genuine passion behind his work ethic and foresight. So happy for him that he got to put out a classic and got all the respect he deserved.

@Israel-nb7ip

2y↑485

Man, this is an epic interview. Raekwon is interviewing like he's dropping 16 bars of nothing but gems and hidden darts. Honest, real, introspective, respectful of his brothers and keeping it all the way 💯

@repentyasharahla7632

2y↑21

After listening to Raekwon you start using words like “gems” and “darts” lol

@sibusisogumede94

2y↑4

Royce wants to rob us of all these legendary interviews because he feels that Vlad feeds of black people 's pain but not Oprah.

@Israel-nb7ip

2y↑5

@Repent Yasharahla actually after listening to Wu I started using those words back in the 90s...let's not forget jewels either.

@Israel-nb7ip

2y↑9

@Sibusiso Gumede he's not 100% incorrect, though. This interview aside, Vlad does disproportionately focus on black drama, beefs and traumatic experiences. I don't have a problem with that if he's willing to have an educated conversation on it...but often he isn't. He isn't equipped to talk about alot of it because he doesn't understand history or sociology nor does he have the lived experiences to relate.

@DustyC75080

2y↑2

THANJ YOU. Feel the same way.

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@KD_SWAGGER

2y↑538

Raekwon is an enforcer. He never holds back his thoughts and opinions on Wu-Tang matters. Salute to the chef for being the legend he is.

@williamcapone5457

2y↑37

That's true idk why ppl gave U-God hell for doing the same, that's some fake fans energy

@KD_SWAGGER

2y↑4

@William Capone 💪🏻

@ErinDeNis

1y↑2

Agreed. He is the one EVERYONE respects… because he is respectable.

@KD_SWAGGER

@Erin Liggins Salute!

@kim-robinsylow3486

1y↑4

@@williamcapone5457 Cuz U-God, didn't have the same impact, like the other artists in the group, which is kind of sad, I kind of hate how they treat U-God in the show. He is just a delivery/message boy.

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@rzagza11

2y↑465

As U-God once said “dudes still have flows, the production is what fell off.” He’s 100% right. These guys can still rip mics but w/o those wicked beats from yesteryear behind them, it’s never gonna be the same.

@thedon0516

2y↑87

They should hope on dem Daringer beats that Griselda be on

@christopher399

2y↑49

I think Masta Killa and Method Man have some room for improvement. Masta Killa has slowed his flow down sooooooo much. I almost fall asleep listening to him now. I wish he'd speed it up again. Method Man no longer uses that unique singing/rapping flow.

@illdrumatik391

2y↑5

@TheDON I rather hear Apollo brown

@thedon0516

2y↑76

@ill Drumatik If Wu Tang ever decide to drop another album, they should recruit a large variety of producers. Madlib, The Alchemist, Erik The Architect , DJ Premier, Hitboy, Apollo, etc

@waynemartin5784

2y↑42

No the Rza need to get his high heavenly ass back in the studio and record quality shit and get some in take while in the process they don’t need nothing else period

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@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God

2y↑338

This is always a tough topic. I've been reading up a lot on the story behind Wu Tang lately and I definitely see both sides. Divine and RZA never would've achieved what they have without the rest of the group but at the same time they really had to do a lot of the work in the beginning. Most of the members made it as hard as possible and Power, RZA and Divine seem like they held it all together to lead them to success.

@r0mediddy

2y↑75

Exactly. RZA made the best decisions for the group. Not everybody was pleased but you have to follow the leader.

@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God

2y↑64

@r0mediddy right. I get why grown men wouldn't appreciate someone else making decisions for them but can you blame RZA? It's a thankless job having to make the tough decisions on what's best for everyone. I'm sure RZA knows they'll hate him for it but they can't say he wasn't right in the end

@brianfitzpatrick9949

2y↑67

Rza would have been successful with any decent rappers! Most the wu would still be in the Staten Island projects only for Rza , dudes in nyc with hot lyrics are a dime a dozen believe me , you go to rikers and you got guys with hot bars spitting in the dorms

@bobbyg3989

2y↑49

@Brian Fitzpatrick If that was the case why didn’t Rzas other groups ever blow up like the original group?

@jamalvines2133

2y↑26

@WEATHERMAN COMMON SENSE, THEY WASN'T PROMOTED WELL. EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT BUSINESS BEFORE TALKING

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@olivergutierrez4055

1y↑37

I remember my first Wutang concert 20 years ago was horrible they were late and not everyone was there but I have to say they have changed big time in the last 4 years or so. From members showing up and the quality of performance.

@jamous3226

I feel you ,I went 13 years ago and I was very disappointed ! No meth or Capadonna and the show ended early …

@Chefcoldy

1y↑102

Who else watching the Wu show?! They really showing everything on their come up to the T, had to run this interview back 🙏🏾

@pointreazonTV

1y↑2

I gotta see that show in its totality

@bakchweza254

1y↑4

I love the show God, super clean no dark shit

@MrJohnnyLighting

1y↑7

Nah a lot of that story was made just for tv and didn't really happen. Other members spoke on it already

@peachulemon

1y↑1

@PointReazonTV it's good

@pointreazonTV

@Marscars Thank You

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@jackiegreen1692

2y↑90

Gotta Respect Raekwon For Speaking His Mind !

@kimberlyreese7736

2y↑3

Amen

@liberalculler5087

1y↑33

Raekwon is a master with words. Imagine having an OG like that you can soak up wisdom from all day everyday!

@thebaus2738

1y↑1

He has the grammar of a 3rd grader wtf are u talking about?!? 😅😅

@SigmundFreud187

44w↑1

👊👽👊 The Chambers is 36 And new and improved Kid so make a move whistler Upped dudes who got big mouths and no power run to the
Bank……….Drugdealer been the brother half my life you ain’t never seen them imagine being first name Basis with the kingpin.

@Ajxni

2y↑414

Wu Tang is the pin post of why groups rarely have longevity in Hip Hop. Too much ego's, too much bitching, too much holding shit inside. I tried to be a leader of a group on a LOCAL level far as musically and that shit was a HEADACHE and it was only 5 fucking members and only 4 rapped. But people get lazy, complacent, want a voice in things they have absolutely ZERO experience in. It's just a very tough situation because people are never really on the SAME page. Like you can't expect to be just a rapper and expect extra income outside of what your job is, people want a slice as the people who is actually running the label, managing the artists, booking shows and tours for the artist, running MERCH, ENGINEERING THE SESSIONS.

I can be the lead member of the group who rap as well as do the managing, booking, merchandise and engineering and you will have people who just show up to rap verses and hear themselves expecting YOUR CUT. It's honestly such a ridiculous mindset to have if you ONLY JUST RAP...if you want more money CONTRIBUTE MORE TO THE SUCCESS

@samsneadd

2y↑50

U have noo Idea how much that hit home and was felt !!!!!

@jamesrutherford1475

2y↑14

True and so many of the Wu-Tang are amazingly gifted rappers but lazy bastards! How many clips have we seen of them being grumpy they have to turn up for an interview, or god forbid, a contracted tour date.

@the_cheap_ones

2y↑32

Complacency is a huge issue in life. It is tough to recognize and tough to move forward

@kevindube7096

2y↑35

Same shit happens in groups & bands outside of hip-hop 🤦🏽‍♂️

@videojones9884

2y↑24

From somebody who’s been through that you ain’t lying at all. I have produced,engineered ,mixed, mastered, shot videos,, editing videos, promo etc. On top of that still had to deal with a bunch of Egos and know it alls. Talking about a headache.

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@darkethereal

2y↑113

“Loyalty ain’t capital letters no more.” I felt that one.

@Gotaneye4it

33w↑2

As a man who wasn’t a fan of Rae at first, I can say I feel him. Rae wasn’t really for fans at first, or as cool as he is now. He was very serious at first and it made you feel a certain way. He would mug the audience, he didn’t like his brothers mingling with the crowd, or doing all the pic and autograph stuff. But hearing him talk years later you understand he wasn’t a hater, or a asshole on purpose; he was just trying to make sure things were on point and that his family (WU) came first. He just wanted the best for them no matter what. So now I can understand this clip. Now Rae is one of my favorite people on the planet, now that I’ve gotten to know him more, and his music will always speak for itself. Peace to Rae and the WU.

@DEMediaDrive

2y↑20

Thank heavens for Raekwon! My goodness, definitely picking up the book! Wu-Tang Forever!

@spiderant00

2y↑95

Rae is 100 % right about those albums. As a long time wu fan since 93 I honestly been really let down by the last few wu albums. The saga continues was cool as far as production goes and a few songs was hitting but it just wasn't what I know these brothers are capable of. I dont feel the a better tomorrow album at all. I damn near hate it. Since it dropped I probably listened to it 3 time total till this day. That album was not the wu tang clan I signed up for in 93. Rza is a legend
And the Abbott but he shouldn't be to egotistical that he isn't listening to his team. Yes you spearheaded this wu-tang thing but let's not forget what makes wu-tang special that being 9 different men coming together to form voltron. R.i.p. to odb.

@Zenno5

2y↑7

While I agree to a point, Wu definitely isn't the same, I don't agree with Rae 100% either. Because it's not like Shaolin vs Wu was so great either, nor did it really have that same style or feel. It sounded more like the albums before 8 Diagrams that he's complaining about. And it's not like any of the Wu members really have matched their old selves, exceptions being occasional Ghost or Meth, and actually Masta Killa's star shined a bit later than the rest.

If I'm being 100, you could tell Rae's energy hasn't even been the same since Wu Forever. Not to say he hasn't made great songs and good albums, but you can even hear it in his voice, in his lyrics, in his demeanor, he doesn't have that same hunger. You could tell it's taken a lot of out of him and he's tired.

Too much pride and drama between so many members makes it hard to function as a group, as much as they try. They would really all need to swallow their pride - ALL of them - and actually come together as a unit. But even then, their minds aren't where they were, and music isn't the same thing that it was almost 30 years ago.

Wish it wasn't the case but sadly it seems true.

@christopher399

2y↑1

The only reason why I don't consider Wu Tang the best, is because I don't think they have as strong catalogue as other groups do. 36 Chambers is amazing, yes... But what about all of the albums that came out after that? As a group, they weren't able to keep up the quality.

I disagree with the notion that Wu Tang in 2021 should be the same as Wu Tang in 1993 though. It would be boring as hell if they made the same music for three decades. I encourage artists to push the limits and try new things.

@Zenno5

2y↑1

@Christopher McDade oh definitely. I just mean you can tell the hunger and energy was lost along the line somewhere. Which happens to most artists, to be fair.

I just think in context of Raes comments, it sounds like even in his own upset he had been reaching for the old sound that he hadn't been able to attain outside of wu either. I honestly put shaolin VS wu right next to the other wu albums that came out in that time period. Not better nor worse.

@christopher399

2y↑4

@Zenno5 Plenty of artists manage to make quality music for decades. I don't think Wu Tang is among them... But members of Wu Tang are though. Ghostface Killah has been making pretty strong music for decades. Inspectah Makes good music with Czarface, but I don't think I'd care too much if it hadn't been for Czarface. I think that group brought him back to form. Method Man is ok, but I don't think he makes very good music. It's surprising. If anyone would've had a thriving solo career in Wu, I would've thought it was him. He just doesn't seem to be able to put together all that interesting albums, and his flow is ... It's ok now. He no longer uses that singing/rapping flow that made him so unique. U-God has picked up his pace too, these last few years. Raekwon was always the most boring to me, but if you liked him in the 90's, you'll like him now. Masta Killah has slowed his flow waaaaay too much for my taste. I feel myself dozing off whenever he raps. I wish he'd speed up his flow again. He has a good voice. RZA has been inactive as a rapper, but he never disappoints when he raps. I'm thrilled to see he is back to releasing new solo music again. I wish GZA did the same. He sounded like he was falling asleep on Pro Tools, but he's got his energy back again.

Overall, I think Ghostface Killah has had a pretty strong solo career. He may have a few duds here and there, but then he'll return with a new album that is just awesome. He knows how to put together good albums. He is also not afraid of trying new things. If I had a say, I'd tell them to just forget Wu Tang and focus on making solo music. (And in Method Man's case... Maybe get someone onboard who knows how to put together a good album.)

I'm actually a fan, by the way. I just don't blindly love everything they do. Call it tough love from a big fan. I've actually met several Wu members and affiliates! I have a few signed stuff from them, including Method Man and Masta Killa, who I give the toughest love to 🤣 I just want them to make good music! They have the talent for it. But they're not working together as a group, so just disband and focus on solo stuff. Maybe do a few Wu shows every now and then, but they are obviously not in the right place to make group music.

@spiderant00

2y↑2

@Christopher McDade just to add some clarification I don't expect them to be the exactly the same as in 93 because that would be impossible. They are older now and don't have that same youthful energy, drive and hunger they had 30. years ago. In order to have longevity Artists definitely have to change and evolve with the times but I think its also vital to keep certain aspects in place that captured long time fans those many years ago. Jay z is the perfect example of this. Jay still have that classic braggadocious, witty hustler Jay z energy but at the same time he still shows growth and maturity. I get where rza was coming from in wanting to make a more mature album i just think they missed the mark. Some words that comes to my mind when I think of early wu-tang is originality, creativity ,versatility, street and RAW. its nothing wrong with experimenting and adapting but it's still got to be raw and potent. That's wu-tang to me. If they don't have it in them like that anymore then I rather them not make an album over making a weak album any day. It would be dope if they could come together one last time and give the world a classic.

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@enriquesalazar2538

1y↑166

Raekwon don’t know how many fans he just gained because of this series! The actor that played him did a good job he was one of my fav acts. Next to ODB ALL CAPS!!!

@enriquesalazar2538

SMH I take that back a couple episodes after they made a comedy out of obd addiction fuck this series

@shinaemmanuel4993

1y↑1

Word..

@raymondayala5355

1y↑9

It’s the dude from the movie DOPE. GREAT ACTOR!

@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014

1y↑13

@@raymondayala5355he's basically playing the same character as his role in The Get Down

@gripfrmyo

1y↑18

don’t sleep on dave east as method , he did a 10/10 job

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@veefuturo435

2y↑69

He actually recited the opening skit off his first album in a conversation.😂😂Classic

@TheSupremeDunk

2y↑10

KNUCKLEHEADZ

@bloodsugarcrazy3

1y↑40

I met Wutang in 2018 when they performed in Brooklyn on the Jimmy Kimmel (or Fallon) show, I don't remember. I don't know how but I endeded up running into them, I had the whole clan in front of me and I totally froze, I probably looked star struck or scared, idk... Raekwon approached me, shook my hand and wished me a good day. I will never forget that, he's really nice and humble.

@caliking4542

1y↑3

My boy was doing business with Ghostface, i hung out with him during his martin sheckle beef. He was really cool

@yezmirsheppard-halika6892

I just ran into Method yesterday at Staten Island mall and that was a lot. Had I ran I to the whole clan. I might have froze too lol.

@KingSe7en

42w

Raekwon is true to it. Showing up for Decks after party’s for their tour. dude didn’t need to show up. showed up, rocked it and made the crowd blessed. such a guy.

@timmyggztv

2y↑119

Raekwon one of the greatest of all time this guy a Legend for real

@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551

2y↑4

Agreed!

@MultiKadafi

First time u spoke some sense 🙌

@IllDawgable

Everybody's a legend.

@ErinDeNis

Agreed

@quadjaysport

2y↑203

Raekwon bringing the “Knuckleheadz” intro to explain the situation was legendary. “Smack the fire out your fucking head man.” “Hold up this ain’t even enough bread”

@antfrancis9941

2y↑55

One for you
One for me
Two for you
One-two for me.

@boris_toejoe

2y↑37

Don't play me like I got a flower pot head. 🤣

@TheSupremeDunk

2y↑7

lets get this caaaaaash

@inspectah2342

2y↑1

@Ant Francis lol

@jaehjona

2y↑4

I had the intro beat going on the entire time he was talking...

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@beepboopbop7028

2y↑119

Raekwon keeps it a buck at all times. Respect

@joshingram071

2y↑1

Divine is his brother, an brothers argue. But business is business & they stayed butting heads

@jamalvines2133

BULLSHET
POWER WAS PULLING MOST OF THOSE STRINGS. THEY SCARED TO SAY IN THE MOST PART

@daddyfamlittle6262

2y↑1

Isn't it funny how you say he is "real" but Raewkon can't tell you exactly WHY Divine is a "POS"?!! 🤔 But he can easily call him a POS! Smh RAEKWON seems mad that he was DUMB with his $! 🤷🏾‍♂️ They wanna smoke and live their life.........while others are putting in work! Then get mad when those working get paid! 🤦🏾‍♂️ Divine spoke on EVERYTHING and I believe Divine!

@indigoGoddess7

@Daddy Famlittle Who created the title for this? It wasn’t Raekwon and he did state very clearly that there were times they said he was a cool guy who meant well, but other times it was business. Some people don’t require a lot of verbiage in order to get their point across. Re-watch the video if you missed a few things.

@michaelstrong4823

1y↑6

Rae is such an intelligent cat. Hustler mentality. Way too much talent in that group for people who aren’t creating to not catch heat. Rae and ghost made an album comparable or maybe superior to 36. Hearing this man speak is a blessing. Much love. 🙏

@enrico7320

49w↑4

Is it me, or is when Raekwon speaks, I feel like he drops bars naturally? One of my favorite artists of all time.

@ryanadams4065

2y↑468

Basically, Raekwon was saying RZA beats were getting wack, but he was the only one that was willing to say it out of the whole group.

@naturalimmunity7007

2y↑20

Yep

@19zach75

2y↑130

U GOD said it too in an VladTV interview.

@RJNumber45

2y↑8

Word

@ryanadams4065

2y↑12

@19zach75 I forgot about that one

@primeninja9

2y↑70

A lot of them shits was wack like bro are u serious certain tracks woulda been way better if good production was behind it

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@marcusdy1974

2y↑25

Now it all starting to come to light. I need this book. If you are a real Wu head you heard the demise in the product. It was a continuous down spiral of the music. I was copping album after album and was like something ain't the same with Wu.

@lexdadon

Facts. Actually after Wu forever I stopped copping Wu albums..I copped cappadonna first album, and ghost face albums..after that, I checked out and I was a heavy Wu fan

@vladtv

2y↑1

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join

@lukekylestanley4072

1y↑1

Raekwon basically is expressing the conflicts WuTAng and any musical GROUP would have when marketing their own music, producing their own music, distributing their own merchandise with 10 different artists (9 members plus the Wu). Basically Prince went through hell all by himself vs Warner Brothers. Wu-TAng was 9 people warring against themselves while dealing with labels and companies. That is the battle ARTISTS will go through when trying to achieve "keep it in the family" business music. No way around it

@ryanhenry7389

2y↑54

It's crazy that these dudes have lived their entire lives and build an entire philosophy based around Shaw bros movies they saw as children

@bigstone1293

2y↑33

They use examples from kung fu movies to explain things to the average fan. Their actual lives are built and based upon the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths. They know most people, like you, don't know about that and wouldn't get it. So they dumb it down for you to keep it entertaining.

@ryanhenry7389

2y↑3

@Big Stone Actually my brother I know quite a deal about supreme mathematics As well as the nation of gods and earth

@freddycabrera837

2y↑1

@Ryan Henry then why would you comment the original comment first?

@ryanhenry7389

2y↑5

@Freddy Cabrera my original comment was meant to be surface level, shallow. I'm not going into the intricacies of supreme mathematics, symbolism, the black power movements and the nation, under a damn YouTube video. That also doesn't mean that my original comment is untrue.

@donmegadonmega3533

Venom Mob X Wu Tang

@ThatBoyDarren

52w

Shaolin vs Wu Tang das a great album. I remember when it came out, it had a lot of features from OUTSIDE the Wu. After seeing this clip, it all makes sense now.

@IMakeBrooklynBeats

2y↑10

Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang was an absolute classic cd!!!!! Actually that album was one of Chef's best work!!!!!

@seancarter7954

2y↑216

“That’s a ugly baby. We love him , but that’s a ugly one”....😂😂😂

@dtbredhalf5823

2y↑15

Tooooo funny and real🤐🤣😂

@tf7622

2y↑13

Man I love Raekwon as a artist and being honest but gangsta💯

@D.A.L.78

33w↑1

Everything Wu-Tang as a group and as individuals have done is great. Some greater than others. But all great

@reimourrpower9357

2y↑10

Salutes to Raekwon, heard tracks off one of his post-Cuban Links albums that were dope. That said Divine, Power & Mook put the work in for WuTang to be the massive entity it is. Has Rae topped Cuban Links? Ghost topped Ironman with Supreme Clientele and kept releasing dope lps. Unless Divine & RZA clearly jerked him & them, you must respect what they did for the whole Wu.

@Wardemonxi

1y↑6

Even the interview got cadence and flow.

@pzoe82

48w

Using the Wu tang vs Shaolin analogy hit me in my chess. Great movie. Never new any of this was going on. I was a kid that was just in love with Wu Tang

@omaraly4522

1y↑17

Literally hung out with Raekwon, his partner, and his girl a few months ago .. took shots, smoked, chopped it up .. dude as genuine as they come

@chan2009ify

50w

His parter and girl??

@dxp96

49w

@Ashley Im guessing Raekwon might be poly, so he has a girla nd a 3rd partner he's with, polyamory definitely sound like some Wutang shit 😂😂

@whodat1884

23w

@dxp96 seek help, he talking about his friend, he had a friends with him. Fucks ya mind at son why it even go directly to another person's sexual preference.

@vincentsmith8284

2y↑19

He speaks better on a track better then 95% of rappers rap on a track now a days

@christopher399

2y↑2

Have you listened to much new hip hop? Not exactly difficult finding something awesome.

@underyourskins

2y↑6

Raekwon seems to be a real straight talker.. Thats a rare quality. Specially in the music business.

@blackdaripper

1y↑3

I feel like this interview could be converted into an album!

@borisgouma3994

42w↑1

Raekwon's voice sounds like masterised in a studio!!! legendary rapper!!!!

@mattjoseph7255

1y↑3

just wana let it be said Kwon the man,

played a huge HUGE part in making wu tang the sound that it is

thats wild to hear he didnt feel like his was getting his dues creatively speaking with the later albums in the group

when everybody realizes they are equally part of the whole, magic happens, everybody gets cake everybody get a slice feel me

@BIGMOOK04

Sometimes a team can beat great as a collective and not so great separately.....Normally the story tells itself once the group separates and put out projects without the aid of others in the group...

@Rich_Ghostclaw

2y↑22

Raekwon is a very important piece on Wu chess board..he puts a lot of heart in his dealings and music . Mind you, Divine was just management.

@divinediggs3659

😂

@8bitboxing

2y↑2

Damn Rae, that's heavy stuff. You're a king trying to help these families out.

@lowlowseesee

1y↑6

Rae rhymes were over my head when I was a kid but as an old man now, he a architect

@bigdaddypiggy

1y↑2

I bought “Only Built….” when it dropped….I had “Knuckleheadz” of full volume yesterday in my Jeep….those 1st round of Wu records all STILL sound amazing…the music has held up well….like all the other dope shit that dropped in the 90’s whether it be hip hop ,grunge or punk 🖤🥶

@rzagza11

2y↑15

I don’t blame RZA for being upset with these dudes. He spearheaded all of it. Put most of the work in. He made them go. Obviously their talent took it to the next level but w/o his vision & incredible early production these guys never make it big. Ego’s got too big. Many of the members just wanted to
rap & collect checks while RZA & others were doing the work behind the scenes. I know RZA lost a lot of his stuff in the floods but I think more than that he just stopped putting the work in bc it wasn’t being reciprocated by all the members. Or appreciated.

@columbusohio72

Because rza was taking half the pizza and left the rest for the klan. Greedy

@Ilovechicago100

1y↑1

@columbusohio72 of course he’s gonna make more than the others because he’s making the beats too.

@ceriousshine2219

1y↑4

The actor Shameik Moore bodied Raekwon's Cadence in the wu tang series. He actually became my favorite character and now im more interested in Raekwon.

@brokell2001

2y↑28

Raekwon is definitely one of my favorite mcs of all time definitely have to cop his book.

@Saveyourbs

You can cop it or not.

@Idontlikethatshit.

2y↑19

I hope a audiobook comes out for Rae's book like Prodigy's did

@stanspliff92

2y↑1

Throw some support. I'm half way through and it's fire.

@Idontlikethatshit.

2y↑2

@Stan Spliff Oh I'm gonna get the hard cover,but If I was reading while chilling at the crib I could listen to the audio while driving to work and such

@BrooklynStormTrooper

1y↑67

Damn shameek Moore did a great job playing the chef. This last episode showed how Rae been feeling

@ibrayo5535

1y↑9

This is exactly what I came for. Down to the tee he got this man mannerism. Everything

@Saveyourbs

1y↑7

Yeah ol boy is really playing the shit outta that role. Love the show

@rickellewilliams

1y↑3

Don't "sha" me nigga!? WTf is this nigga doing from season 2 wu tang saga whwn divine had them sign contracts for 5 yrs lol..shameik moore is doing great justice to sha'allah raekwon the chefs persona..I love raekwon lingo and vibe by the way..his heart is like my dad. Solid but low key shiesty if they have to be but cool 80% of the time

@shock_money

1y↑3

Played that part the greatest , then it’s ghost face , forgot the actor name but both was 🔥🔥

@genius2012

29w

Raekwon’s “Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang” album is production-wise, the true follow-up to “Wu-Tang Forever” in my opinion. RZA is an amazing producer, but that weird live-band stuff he’s been doing on the past few main Wu albums hasn’t really excited or grabbed me.

@wilfredoramirez728

1y↑2

Rae n Ghost really had the best albums even though GZA was sick Deck got a raw deal but just having 9 members was too much I think but the diamonds shined in the end and the money was split how it needed to be Some of them like Power who put everything he had to make 36!! so I feel he's one who def deserved a piece of the pie💯

@angelmontanez7307

Beautifully said by one of the best in the game

@frankzappa951

2y↑23

Glaciers of Ice is one of the best songs ever written. Lyrics plus production. Special shit

@MegaVern1

Can’t wait to see he whole interview! Love Rae! Got that book too!

@ErinDeNis

1y↑6

Raekwon is a true oracle. I think he was am ancient teacher in a few other lifetimes. Beautiful, strong mind.

@lovechildtre4961

2y↑10

The ugly baby analogy is hilarious 😂

@kehindeoyegunle8920

41w↑2

Rea & Ghost were the 'hearbeat' of WU!!!! And released the Dopest LP's . Nuff said.

@daviddelgado6411

1y↑1

"Loyalty not in capital letters no more." Chef slick talking his regular speech is phenomenal. Long live the purple tape.

@Omegaphats

2y↑68

That " Shaolin vs Wu Tang" album highly underrated

@KtotheG

2y↑5

I bumped that album and the Saigon joint all through the summer and fall of '11... they held me down when I was struggling. '09-'11 were some tough years due to the Great Recession.

@Armando316

2y↑3

I liked it better than Cuban Links 2

@Omegaphats

2y↑3

@Armando Ramirez Cuban Linx 2 another greatly underrated album.

It came out same day as Jay Z album I can't remember which one. I remember though because I actually listened to Cuban Links 2 before I ever heard the first Cuban Links lol

@Armando316

2y↑3

@Omega Phats CL2 is super dope. Maybe one or two tracks I didn’t like but the rest was definitely fire.

@Omegaphats

2y↑1

@Armando Ramirez I was super late to the Wu but when it's timeless art it last forever

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@conchezness

Reakwon is a legend. Salute

@RJNumber45

1y↑5

Shaolin vs Wutang is wildly underrated and slept on

@misterrightuk

2y↑3

I always thought Divine didn’t get the respect he deserved

@cjm3416

I'm a late Wu Tang fan. When I grow up in the 90s, I gravitated more towards 2pac and later being from Louisiana more Master P and southern rap. Much respect to the WU. I'm going to see them at Jazz Fest in New Orleans.

@OutsideTheRopes

I feel where Rae is comin from…because I’m that guy that speaks up on everything and I’ve watched unhappy people back me secretly, but when it came down to approaching a situation head on they would all stay quiet and have me out here lookin crazy. But I wear the title of “The Black Sheep” on my chest proudly.

@khary2581

1y↑1

He has a point, yet there's no Wu without Divine. His played his part with the dough.

@SonniBlack180

1y↑3

Rza & Divine had a global idea of what they wanted to make the moniker/brand Wu-Tang… the business. Power supported that vision. However after developing “Wu-Tang” into a successful business model, and production company…. As far as the hip-hop Supergroup you’re dealing with fuckin’ Rock stars who are sensitive about their shit, not corporate executives. What WE must keep in mind is…aside from that Hulu special…. The Legacy of Wu-Tang/Shaolin was not just those original 9 (10) members. It was Poppa Wu, Cappadonna, Killarmy, Killa Sin, 9th Prince, Timbo King, Hellrazah, Killa Priest, Gravediggaz, Grym Reaper (Poetic R.I.P.), Prince Paul, Old Dirty Bastard (Osiris R.I.P.), Sunz of Man, Wu Syndicate, Shyheim, GP Wu, 4th Disciple, True Master, Allah Mathematics, Bronze Nazareth, Mook,Black Knights of the North Star, etc. …The Entire Movement
Much more than just The Clan. They defined an Era that some of US will never forget… EVER! Wu-Tang Forever!

@billiondollarambition

2y↑1

I appreciate vlad for being the only person to interview Raekwon about the details of the book he released.

@oldhead5947

2y↑14

Based on this clip it’s seems Rae ‘s primary issue was the beats and his opinions not being respected by the Wu Executive Branch.

@martinvera5962

A lot of moving parts and personalities in a group dynamic. That's a lot of time to spend with one another.

@krisramson861

1y↑1

Great segment.... Rae and Ghost ARE anchors of the clan. Vine and Bobby should have done more listening after the 1st album was released. It appeared as if the goal to take the industry by storm overshadowed the creativity of the momentum. Chef/Starks my TOP 5 duos! #1 Rae/Ghost #2 OutKast #3 Tribe Called Quest #4 Meth/Red #4 Run-DMC

@djones5890

Through all this Rae is a real team player like he said...by his actions not with words...he was really in if I got it we got it type ish...what a goat

@lifesports4069

My Nga Chef.......as real as they come. A true Wu BOSS!! Live on and much love Raekwon!!

@theembeard7686

1y↑3

None of these dudes would be anywhere without RZA, FACTS!

@user-ue9xz3mp1p

2y↑13

Forever was an amazing album,,,, classic

@holidaystyles7952

2y↑1

That Shaolin Vs Wu Tang album is one his best pieces of work...ima play that shit today repeat easy

@kingroyaltytrucking9353

1y↑4

Rae and ghost connection in the series is something I wish I had in a friend

@kingdom121989

1y↑4

The guy who plays Rae from the wu-tang saga sounds just like him, he got him down packed! ✊🏼

@mrmotown1004

2y↑30

He’s really influenced by the mafia style of doing things. Everything he says. Has that attitude. But RZA who’s definitely a genius can only do so much. It’s damn hard to keep topping urself over and over again

@Daniel_Farino

2y↑6

It's very hard to top yourself off

@bombay3201

2y↑7

The mafia dont respect him

@Endoftheroad666

I could listen to this man talk all day.

@joshuahendrix8615

1y↑3

He speaks on this alot in his book. Said he almost dropped a RZA diss track around this time. After reading it then watching the Rae Ghostface verzus, I could feel the tension when RZA appeared.

@xDTHECHEMISTx

2y↑1

I remember when that was brewing at the time and Rae wasnt wrong. You can definitely hear the sound of the Wu shift and it didnt sound like their sound. In more and more older interviews you would definitely hear and Rae, Ghost and Method at times express in some way they wasnt feeling the direction Rza was going. So yeah its definitely true what he was saying. There was a Rift. Bad enough at times the members would bump heads at times before. that was no secret lol

@adrielmoody

2y↑1

This is one of Vlad's best interviews.

@diligent8299

2y↑40

"This shit is a ugly baby right here B"🤣🤣🤣🤣 he couldn't of said that any more new york

@goodetodd5731

2y↑30

I think Rae, trying to save a family , that don’t want to be save , he should just move on and remember the good times he had with his brothers, Respectfully..

@artlifeculture

2y↑47

Shit I was alright with "8 Diagrams." The one after that, whoa, that was an ugly baby. "A Better Tomorrow" is yall ugliest seed by far. It had dope song concepts, the live aspects was dope too, and the overall message of growth and moving on to higher topics were all cool. The execution though, just fell really, really, really, really short. That's the only Clan Album I never listened to more than like 30 times. 👶

@mistahmst

2y↑11

30 times? Lmao you’re better than me. I love Wu, but playing A Better Tomorrow on repeat sounds like a Wu-Tang style torture method 😂

@rubski-ds9yc

2y↑12

Both albums are weak. Iron flag better then Both of them.

@artlifeculture

2y↑3

@mistahmst Yo I tried, I really love the Wu music. Plus RZA had me with that, "we grown now we gotta talk about adult things, growth and higher perspectives"...It just wasn't there though, I tried for months. They even kinda wasted that ill ass 4th disciple beat.

@artlifeculture

2y↑4

@2010 KING Yeah, man. Wu Baby since 1994, missed the first years, I was 11. I fuck with the wu, they always make dope songs, those albums just don't be having that overall consistency of energy and execution. 8 Diagram had mad joints I enjoyed, like "Campfire", "Gun Will Go", "Whirlwind", "Take it Back", "Sunlight" and "Changes"(Ol'Dirty Tribute), RZA fucked up the tribute song by changing the beat for his verse and then that wake ass prayer/affirmation in Mandarin/Cantonese or whatever.

@artlifeculture

@2010 KING Check the boy Remedy Ross New album. He made a Wu Tang album, like 90s wu album, it's called "Remedy Meets Wu-Tang". The Wu still making joints, checkout "Six Direction Boxing", the Stapleton and Brooklyn side of Wu family been putting out mad dope music too.

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@gvue4396

2y↑19

Rza already explained clearly why there was conflict. He said it was all bc of money, and how Rae wanted everyone to have an equal/even split. Rza said it can't work that way bc some people put in more work. For example, if Rae came into the studio, spit his verse, and then after that he would bounce. But Method Man would come in and spit 10 verses. Also Rza would be the one that would produce the beat, spit his verse, hire someone to sing the chorus, lay down the verses, mix the track, and then master the track. So it would make sense for him to get a bigger cut bc he did more. But Rae didn't see it that way, he wanted everyone to get an even split. And according this interview, he still has that mind set. A rappers mind set and not a broader view on how it all works together.

@sk33gam1ng7

It can work that way even if one person put in more work then the other everybody get equal they a group it don’t matter how rza felt right is right wrong is wrong look at the migos for example I’m pretty sure they out work one another but I’m pretty sure Qc p still pays them all the same amount you just tryna take up for rza of course rza explained this story already but that was his version this is rae version

@freddycalipari4242

2y↑1

Well rza gets paid as a producer,writer, artistand engineer. Who’s to say rae didn’t write for others ? This seems like a few brothers got over on other members of the wu

@MrCbwTV

2y↑2

The uneven split is the death of team morale.

@jacktanner1335

I agree, but with such a large group, it would be constant book keeping trying to divide up the loot based on who did what.

@sk33gam1ng7

@BEEF SUPREME of course vlad not but once again fair is fair Rae understood rza but like he said to many small things they letting slide cause they had love for them become a problem later down the line you guys tryna argue that you can’t split up everybody even because a certain person might have been working harder that don’t mean nothing that favoritism and again all these other groups like migos qc p don’t do favoritism he pays them they fair share

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@outtheguttaentertainment1130

2y↑2

He’s spot on with a lot of this.

@anthonysalcedo3740

2y↑6

At the end of the day if you had to split into percentages what work each member put in to the group it was 50% RZA,Dvine and Power and the other 8 member 6.25%,Im sure in the beginning the other 8 members just turned up and laid verses

@LeafErikson

1y↑2

Rae doing part of the "Knuckleheadz" intro has me dying!

@RealiveSoul

2y↑5

Best Raekwon interview yet

@nunyabiz1907

When he said it was a ugly baby I laughed my ass off.

@Roryloves.

50w↑3

These dudes were UNGRATEFUL!!! They expected 100% of RZA at all time, but didn't give that in return. Rza gave them his ALL. They constantly messed up the bag, were lazy, completely acted ignorant, dismissive towards the whole group, caused conflict, the list goes on. So The Rza fell back somewhat, as he should. People will take advantage of you then play victim.

@jamesgibson3351

1y↑2

If u for a second think this guy aint who he is on camera in real life, then you got it wrong wrong. He was on vacation in my country and moving dolo, to the point nobody knew who he was, I was blessed with his presence and took him a few spots to eat at and we went to grab weed. I happened to take him somewhere he wasnt comfortable and he let me know real quick. I learnt this guy in the short time we spent riding around together, Yo Chef never forget u!! Looking back at it Id rather met u than Meth no diss to meth, just u a real one.