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Before making his fourth feature film, the action revenge thriller One Spoon of Chocolate, legendary rapper and music producer RZA was still, he confesses, unsure of himself as a filmmaker, feeling that he hadn’t yet mastered the process, the “rhythms” as he calls it, of being a director, at least not to the same comfort level he had with music.

After scaling the heights of hip hop as the de facto head of the Wu-Tang Clan, arguably the most influential rap group in history, RZA has found increasing success in film and television, firstly as an actor — he has starred in films like American Gangster (2007), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) and Nobody (2021) and series like Californication — and more significantly with writing and directing. His directorial debut, 2012’s The Man With the Iron Fists, starred Oscar-winner Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista and Lucy Lu. RZA followed that with Love Beats Rhymes, a musical drama starring Azelia Banks,...

Depending on how tapped in of a hip-hop head you are, the following statement is either a fact of life or a revelation: Roc Marciano is one of the most impactful MCs of his generation. Since 2010’s MarcBerg, he’s been a catalyst of a new indie rap scene, dropping albums as braggadocious and flashy as those in the major label orbit, while selling many of them direct-to-consumer from his website.

A horde of the artists highlighted in Rolling Stone’s column No Filler are indebted to him, as are...

Ghostface Killah has announced the long-awaited sequel to his 2000 classic, Supreme Clientele, with the album slated to arrive Aug. 22 via Mass Appeal.

The Supreme Clientele 2 announcement was accompanied by the release of a first single, “Rap Kingpin,” which features some characteristically dense, over-the-top, and reference-stuffed Ghostface bars (e.g. “Ghost is global, classic, soulful/Teddy Pendergrass on wax with the nasty vocals”). The track also incorporates samples of Eric B & and Rakim’s “My Melody” and Ghostface’s own “Mighty Healthy,” a highlight off the original Supreme Clientele.

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Hip-hop is no longer solely youth culture; it’s just culture, with cross-generational scenes full of artists intent on capturing their era’s zeitgeist. But Raekwon The Chef’s latest solo album, The Emperor’s New Clothes, was unquestionably tailored for the 35-and-up hip-hop heads who descended upon Madison Square Garden to see the Wu-Tang Clan’s possible final hometown show last week. There are no stunt features or out-of-touch Gen Z reaches here, just a 17-track dose of raw, New York City hip-hop.

As I noted in my show review,...

On a warm summer night in the City of Brotherly Love, history was made as the Wu-Tang Clan took the stage for what was billed as their final show — and they went out in epic fashion. The Wells Fargo Center was electric with energy as thousands of fans gathered to witness the legendary hip-hop collective deliver a performance that was equal parts celebration, reflection, and unfiltered lyrical fire. Direct support for this tour came from Run The Jewels who also put on an electrifying performance.

From the moment the lights dimmed and the iconic opening chords of “Bring da Ruckus” echoed through the arena, it was clear that Wu-Tang wasn’t here to say goodbye quietly. With all living members present — RZA, Gza, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna — the group launched into a masterclass in hip-hop showmanship. Their chemistry was as potent as ever,...

There’s something grimly appropriate about Raekwon titling his eighth studio album The Emperor’s New Clothes. Not because the album is some grand misstep, but because it drapes itself in legacy—ornate, heavy, and familiar—and feels more invested in preserving a myth than reimagining it. It’s the work of a rapper taking great pains to show he still has “it,” while quietly admitting that he’s not quite sure what “it” even means anymore.

The Emperor’s New Clothes feels plush, with the kind of ornamental detail—like Swizz Beatz’s epic orchestral flourishes on the “600 School”—that you might expect from a late-career legend with something to prove. But the album is rather conservative in its refusal to deviate from the safest possible version of the rapper’s established aesthetic. Every proper song here could’ve comfortably dropped in from 2005.

The album’s sequencing, aside from four laborious skits,...

Near the end of what’s purported to be Wu-Tang Clan’s final Madison Square Garden set, Raekwon gave the crowd an affirmation about the legendary group: “One of one!” The most derivative rappers in the world will tell you they are too; the Clan actually embody the term. At times, mainstream rap these days feels like a gentrified city where the spaces that once harbored unforgettable memories have been converted into yet another Starbucks. Lyricism as the default measure of talent feels like a distant memory. But even those cities have indelible,...

Hip-hop pioneers Wu-Tang Clan kicked off their final tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber,” at Cfg Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland on Friday, June 6th.

Spanning roughly two hours, the concert saw the fully reunited group performing hits from throughout Wu-Tang Clan’s discography and the members’ solo catalogs. The first part of the 40-song set saw them running through classics including”Bring da Ruckus,” “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F’ Wit,” and “Protect Ya Neck.”

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After that, Method Man (“Bring the Pain”), Ghostface Killah (“Daytona 500”), Raekwon (“Ice Cream”), Gza (“Liquid Swords”), and more took turns performing some of their signature tracks, with Inspectah Deck rapping his standout verse from Gang Starr’s “Above the Clouds.”

Not nearly done yet, Wu-Tang Clan played “Impossible” for the first time since 2013, “Tearz,” and “Reunited” before paying tribute to late member Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Odb’s son,...

The expansive universe of legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan, who are currently on a historic final tour, is ripe for the type of rich mythology present in video games. Founded in 1992 in New York City and consisting of members RZA, Gza, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Wu-Tang is an indelible piece of the architecture of modern hip-hop, a crew of distinct MCs capable of unifying under an eclectic sonic umbrella, not unlike superheroes. Now, the rap luminaries are getting the video...

Rap legend Nas’ Mass Appeal Records continues to cater to traditionalists and oldheads with the announcement of its “Legend Has It…” series, featuring seven new albums from New York hip-hop pioneers.

New records from Nas & DJ Premier, De La Soul, and Mobb Deep are among the upcoming releases slated to drop before the end of 2025, along with Ghostface Killah’s long-rumored Supreme Clientele 2, his Wu-Tang Clan cohort Raekwon the Chef’s Emperor’s New Clothes, and a posthumous Big L project, as well as “the epic return of a surprise guest of honor.”

Notably, De La Soul and Mobb Deep will each be releasing their first albums since the passing of respective members Trugoy the Dove and Prodigy.

Many of these upcoming projects have been teased in some capacity. Nas and DJ Premier officially announced their collaborative project almost exactly one year ago, while De La Soul’s Maseo told...

Featuring: RZA, Method Man, Cappadonna, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Raekwon, Ydb | Written by RZA | Directed by RZA, Gerald K. Barclay

August 13th, 2021 saw the Wu-Tang Clan, one of hip-hop’s most iconic and influential collectives, take the stage at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a performance that defied convention and cemented their legacy as musical innovators. Backed by the 60-piece Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the group delivered a set that blended their raw, gritty Staten Island sound with the lush, expansive tones of classical instrumentation. This wasn’t just a concert, it was a bold experiment, a fusion of genres, and a live scoring of the 1978 martial arts classic The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, the film that inspired their historical debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Directed by RZA (the group’s visionary leader) and Gerald K. Barclay (aka Gee-Bee), A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is...

"The Wu can't be out there trying to do the same thing we did 20 years ago." Breaking Glass Pictures has revealed an official trailer for music doc A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, ready for release this May. The concert doc originally premiered at the 2023 Urbanworld Film Festival a few years ago, and will be out on VOD to watch this summer. The Wu-Tang Clan, with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, perform at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheater outside of Denver. It's a famous venue located in the mountains with giant red rocks on each side of the seating. I've seen many, many concerts here over the years. The iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan features the members RZA, Gza, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. In 2021, they got together for this epic concert experience playing at Red Rocks in August at the end of the summer,...

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The Wu-Tang Clan will hit the stage for one last trek for the group’s upcoming Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour this year. RZA, Gza, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa are set to hit the road for Wu-Tang’s 2025 farewell shows, along with Cappadonna and Young Dirty Bastard. Tickets are now on sale, though seats are going fast for select dates,...

The Wu-Tang Clan hit the floor at Madison Square Garden in a new trailer for their upcoming farewell tour.

The minute-long clip is narrated by Inside the NBA broadcaster Ernie Johnson, who delivers a performance packed with just the right amount of gravitas: “From the slums of Shaolin to the world stage, they have conquered, endured, and remained untouchable,” Johnson says, before listing off the members of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Accompanying Johnson’s narration is footage shot around the Wu-Tang Clan’s hometown of New York City, including the special...

The Wu-Tang Clan are set to hit the road for the last time, announcing the start of their farewell tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber.”

The North American trek is scheduled to take place this summer, kicking off on June 6 at the Cfg Bank Arena in Baltimore and wrapping on July 18 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Run the Jewels will provide support throughout the tour.

Tickets for all shows will go on sale Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. local time, and there will be no pre-sales. A queue for...

Wu-Tang Clan have announced their final tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber.” Kicking off in June, the 2025 jaunt will feature Run the Jewels as the special guest.

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The 27-date trek begins on June 6th in Baltimore, Maryland, and will make stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and more before wrapping up in Philadelphia on July 18th.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 28th via Ticketmaster.

All of the surviving original members — RZA, Gza, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa — are on board for the tour, along with Cappadonna and Young Dirty Bastard, who will perform in place of his father, Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

“Wu-Tang Clan has shown the world many chambers throughout our career; this tour is called ‘The Final Chamber.’ This is a special moment for me and all my Wu...

Roots Picnic will return to the Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on May 31 and June 1. The weekend will feature the Roots celebrating the 30th anniversary of Do You Want More?!!!??!, as well as leading appearances from D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, GloRilla, Miguel, Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, and more.

Jeezy will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, while Musiq Soulchild will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his album Aijuswanaseing. J. Period will bring Black Thought, 2 Chainz, and Pusha T together for a live mixtape,...

Wu-Tang Clan have linked up with longtime producer Mathematics for a special Record Store Day release titled Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman.

Coming from the Wu-Tang, The Saga Continues collection, the 12-track album is limited to 5,000 copies that will only be sold at participating Record Store Day retailers on April 12th.

Besides appearances from all nine surviving Wu-Tang Clan members, the 2xLP features contributions from Kool G Rap, Benny the Butcher, Kurupt, and more. It marks the first Wu-Tang project since 2017’s The Saga Continues, which was also helmed by Mathematics.

“Wu-Tang has always been about pushing boundaries — musically, artistically, and culturally. With Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman, I’m giving fans not just an album, but a piece of history — something truly one of a kind,” Mathematics said in a statement. “This is more than music; it’s innovation, storytelling, and legacy all in one. I am excited for...

Joe Rogan had quite the year in 2024. He interviewed the likes of Jd Vance and Elon Musk, having long and bizarre conversations with both men on his podcast.

Since then, Joe invited a very special someone to kick off 2025. Who was the first person to star as a guest on his podcast this year?

Via: PowerfulJRE via YouTube & Deposit Photos Joe Had A Famous Hip-Hop Figure On His Podcast

This week on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Joe welcomed an instrumental musical artist to the platform. It was none other than Raekwon the Chef from the group Wu-Tang Clan.

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Joe had some strange gigs before becoming a podcast host.

Joe offered him a very special welcome to the podcast, gushing over him a bit:

The Chef is in the building… You are a part of the most iconic band in all of hip-hop.

There’s a good chance that if you hear the name Shameik Moore, you’d associate him with the voice of Miles Morales from the animated Spider-Verse films. The actor has lent his vocal cords to the character over two — soonish to be three — movies starting back in 2018 with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Outside of that, you might recognize him for his live-action roles in movies like The Gutter or Samaritan or even for his on-screen appearance as Raekwon in Hulu’s series, Wu-Tang: An American Saga. But those who have been with his career even earlier might have gotten their first view of Moore’s abilities in a gone-too-soon Netflix series titled The Get Down. The show, which centered its story on the birth of hip-hop, was also one of the first gigs that put Justice Smith in the spotlight alongside industry vets Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen) and...

Shameik Moore shot to fame for voicing Miles Morales in the Spider-Verse animated films and gained additional recognition for his role as Sha/Raekwon in Wu-Tang: An American Saga. However, it’s his portrayal of Miles Morales that remains his standout role. While fans eagerly await the third installment of the series, Moore’s personal life has taken a chaotic turn.

Recently, his relationships with his Spider-Verse co-stars have been thrust into the spotlight, largely due to a series of strange posts and comments that have left many feeling uncomfortable. While not vulgar, these actions have certainly raised eyebrows and seemed inappropriate.

Earlier, we reported on Moore’s fallout with co-star Hailee Steinfeld, and now he’s found himself at the center of another controversy involving Laura Harrier over an odd TikTok video. In the wake of the drama, Moore issued an apology video and has since deactivated his social...

In addition to their annual Philadelphia music festival the Roots Picnic, the iconic hip-hop and Tonight Show house band the Roots will throw a show in Los Angeles on June 8. Named “A Roots Picnic Experience: The Class of ’95,” it will feature 1990s rap all-stars such as Lil’ Kim, Redman & Method Man, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, DJ Quik, Raekwon, E-40, Goodie Mob, Havoc (of Mobb Deep), the Roots themselves, and others to be announced. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Pt.

Taking place at the Hollywood Bowl, The...

As Buffalo rapper-producer Ché Noir gets settled in a conference room in the Rolling Stone offices, she gets word that the radio host she’ll be speaking with later on also wants her to freestyle. In the age of social media, freestyling is a tenuous ask for rappers, but Ché’s unfazed. She’s got bars for days — and she seems unflappable. In conversation, Ché carries herself with the quiet, self-assuredness of someone who built a career by doing things their own way. She speaks as calmly and thoughtfully as...

The Wu-Tang Clan members' real names are much less known than the exciting and themed titles they dubbed themselves when they formed the influential hip-hop group. In the 1980s, on Staten Island, New York, cousins Robert Diggs, Gary Grice, and Russell Jones began rapping together and soon caught the attention of larger labels and recognized rappers. After some time apart, the three men came back together in 1992 and formed the Wu-Tang Clan, eventually bringing in seven more members to fill out the ranks of the group.

Those who have seen Wu-Tang: An American Saga may have a sense of the history of the group, but the pop culture and musical impact of the Wu-Tang extends far beyond any biography. The early heroes of East Coast hip hop, Grandmaster Flash, the Sugar Hill Gang, and Run-dmc gave way to a hardcore variety of gangster rap that proved even more influential, and...

A hip-hop trailblazer is the subject of a new documentary Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys’ on A&e. The two-hour special peels back the layers of the Wu-Tang Clan founding member Odb to explore his life off stage and away from the spotlight. Former collaborators including Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan members Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah are among those featured in interviews. Odb’s widow Icelene Jones, son Bar-Sun Jones (Ydb), and other loved ones dig into the origin of Russell Tyrone Jones and how he walked the thin line between being a father, husband, and the alter ego that catapulted the entertainer to superstardom. The doc, co-directed by Emmy and Peabody Ward winner Sam Pollard and Jason Pollard, features never-before-seen archival photos and home movies that show the many faces of the performer. From the controversial MTV segment and making of the smash hit “Fantasy” music video with...

Massive Attack have confirmed their first US live show in five years at this year’s iii Points Festival in Miami, Florida, which they’ll headline alongside acts like Justice, Jamie xx, Arca, Jungle, Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton, Kaytranada, and PinkPantheress.

The two-day music festival goes down October 18-19th, 2024 at Mana Wynwood in Miami. Tickets, including Ga, Ga+, and VIP passes, go on sale beginning Friday, June 14th at 1:11 p.m. Et.

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iii Points’ 2024 lineup also boasts Rick Ross, Raekwon, ISOxo, Rezz, Vintage Culture, Mochakk, Jacques Greene, DJ Shadow, DJ Koze, Channel Tres, Bladee, Toro y Moi, Tinlicker, Snow Strippers, Blond:Ish, Sega Bodega, Isabella Lovestory, Yung Lean, Mall Grab, horsegiirL, Ben UFO, Bar Italia, Bad Gyal, and more. See iii Points’ 2024 lineup poster below.

Last week, Massive Attacked played their first proper show in five years at Gothenburg Film Studios in Gothenburg,...

It’s been a busy week for Ghostface Killah. He just dropped Set the Tone: Guns & Roses, a 19-track project that’s his first since 2019’s Ghostface Killahs. Within the same week, he released Rise of a Killah, a memoir published by Martin’s Press. Between fulfilling the obligations of dropping a new project and a new memoir, the iconic Mc found time for an early-evening Zoom session. He is in a good mood while reclining in a seat, occasionally showing off the inimitable phrasing that’s made him one...

Rap legends Ghostface Killah and Nas collaborated on “Scar Tissue,” a single from the Wu-Tang rapper’s upcoming Set The Tone album. The T The Human-produced track showcases the two New York rap stalwarts rhyming back-to-back over a Far East-flavored sample. “Scar Tissue” is their first collaboration since 1995’s “Verbal Intercourse” on Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Some listeners may be disappointed by a homophobic slur Ghostface uses on the track, but “Scar Tissue” nonetheless primes his fanbase for Set The Tone, his 12th studio album.

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Wu-Tang Clan are set to continue their takeover of Las Vegas in 2024 with additional shows at the Theater at Virgin Hotels.

“Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues… The Las Vegas Residency” initially kicked off over Super Bowl weekend in February and was followed by another pair of concerts on March 22nd and 23rd. Now, two additional shows have been scheduled for September 27th and 28th.

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Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 29th at 10:00 a.m. Pt via Axs.

Once tickets go on sale, fans can look for deals via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

“Hip-hop is rich in its content and what it offers creatively to an audience,” Wu-Tang mastermind RZA said in an interview with The New York Times,...

The four Avengers films have been the most commercially successful entries in the MCU. The films showed the MCU heroes coming together to fight a common enemy and defend the universe. While the first Avengers film consisted of the Og six members, each film added new heroes with increasing stakes and dangerous threats.

A still from Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame ended the Infinity Saga on a highly satisfying note. As some years have passed, fans have been debating online about which Avengers film is the most rewatchable one. Fans have voiced their pick, and the results are interesting, even surprising to a certain extent.

The Online Debate About The Most Rewatchable Avengers Film is Intense Avengers: Age of Ultron got a lot of love in a recent Marvel poll

The MCU’s epic crossover films have been the Avengers films, and over the years, they...

Lil Yachty and Tierra Whack are two of the more inventive artists in hip-hop today — two wildly original talents who have charted their own paths without following anyone else’s trends. If you’re going to compare them to anyone, though, it might as well be each other. Both started their careers in places with rich musical histories: Yachty began rapping as a teen in the hitmaking playground of Atlanta, while Tierra sharpened her pen and earned a spot in the history of slick MCs who call Philadelphia home. Both found success suddenly,...

Ghostface Killah will release his memoir next year. According to Macmillan Publishers’ site, Rise of a Killah will be released on May 14, 2024, by St. Martin’s Press.

The memoir is described as “both visual record and a real-feel narrative of a performer’s life.” It will trace the Wu-Tang Clan founder’s story from his upbringing in Staten Island to his success with his legendary hip-hop crew.

This is not the rapper’s first foray into publishing: he worked on the comic book series Twelve Reasons to Die and released...

Wu-Tang Clan’s debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was more than an album — it was a universe unto itself. The album, which dropped Nov. 9, 1993, introduced the world to nine wildly talented rappers at once, along with the crackly genius of RZA’s soul-and-kung-fu-movie-inflected production and an entire cosmology of lyrical references. 30 years later, there’s still plenty to unpack, which we attempt to do on the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now.

Andre Gee joins host Brian Hiatt for a discussion of the album’s greatness and influence, and...

New York City is set to honor Wu-Tang Clan in a big way for the 30th anniversary of their seminal debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Not only has Mayor Eric Adams declared November 9th as Wu-Tang Day, but the Empire State Building will be lit up in the group’s signature black and yellow colors.

Released on November 9th, 1993, 36 Chambers was an instant classic as the group of nine rappers — RZA, Gza, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killa, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa — came together to spit hardcore rhymes over kung fu movie samples and hard-hitting snares on songs like “Protect Ya Neck” and “C.R.E.A.M.”

Earlier this year, RZA wrapped up the final season of his Hulu series, Wu-Tang: American Saga, documenting the rise of Wu-Tang Clan, which he discussed in an interview with Consequence. The group’s mastermind is currently celebrating the...

Exclusive: Ol’ Dirty Bastard, one of the founders of the Wu Tang Clan, is getting the podcast treatment.

A new series, hosted by Khalik Allah, will tell the story of the rapper, the stage-crashing, secret weapon of the Staten Island group.

Eight-part series Odb: A Son Unique will explore the complex man also known as Ason Unique (and born Russell Tyrone Jones), who struggled with addiction and mental health and died in 2004, a few days before his 36th birthday.

The show, which launches on November 7, comes from Usg Audio, Novel and Talkhouse.

Host Khalik Allah, who started his career photographing the Wu Tang Clan, will explore the story of the young prankster who grew up in Brooklyn before becoming part of hip hop history. As well as the Wu Tang records, he also recorded three solo albums – Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, Nigga Please and A Son Unique.

As Grammy-winning Queensbridge rap icon Nasir Jones, born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones turned 50, rapper Divine wished his mentor and thanked him for what he’s done for hip-hop. Wishing his mentor, Divine said: “Wish you many more blessings, Escobar. You continue to push boundaries and leave an unprecedented impact on rap even after 30 years. Thank you for being a rock-solid mentor; and thank you for what you’ve done for hip-hop.”

“Happy born day to my all-time favourite and one of the most influential lyricists in hip-hop history. Grateful to be inspired by you and to know you in real life!”

Sharing videos and pictures from the party on his social media, Divine was notably the only artist of South Asian descent present at Escobar’s glittering do. Divine’s historic appearance at the birthday festivity arrives amid his ongoing ‘Baazigar World Tour’ featuring Riar Saab, across Australia, the US,...

As Grammy-winning Queensbridge rap icon Nasir Jones, born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones turned 50, rapper Divine wished his mentor and thanked him for what he’s done for hip-hop. Wishing his mentor, Divine said: “Wish you many more blessings, Escobar. You continue to push boundaries and leave an unprecedented impact on rap even after 30 years. Thank you for being a rock-solid mentor; and thank you for what you’ve done for hip-hop.”

“Happy born day to my all-time favourite and one of the most influential lyricists in hip-hop history. Grateful to be inspired by you and to know you in real life!”

Sharing videos and pictures from the party on his social media, Divine was notably the only artist of South Asian descent present at Escobar’s glittering do. Divine’s historic appearance at the birthday festivity arrives amid his ongoing ‘Baazigar World Tour’ featuring Riar Saab, across Australia, the US,...

Always one to balk in the face of convention, RZA this fall will turn the orchestral concept of “chamber music” — small ensembles playing ornate works — into “chambers music”: a symphony orchestra interpreting Wu-Tang Clan’s blockbuster 1993 debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) live onstage. The performances will take place at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre on Nov. 7, 8, and 9 — the last date of which marks the album’s 30th anniversary. The gigs are billed with a mouthful of a title: “36 Chambers of Shaolin and a Ballet Through Mud.” On Instagram,...

Singer-songwriter and synth pioneer Gary Wright, who penned the massive hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive” and became George Harrison’s longtime friend and collaborator, died Monday morning. He was 80.

Wright’s son, Justin, confirmed the musician’s death to Rolling Stone, adding that the cause was Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. According to Justin, Wright was diagnosed with Parkinson’s “around six or seven years ago” before a subsequent dementia diagnosis. “He managed it fairly well for a while,” Justin tells Rolling Stone. “But a few years ago,...

Hip-hop turns 50 on Aug. 11, and it seems that the whole world is celebrating. From concerts organized by Amazon and Mass Appeal to block parties put on by New York City, the festivities are plentiful. There is also a wide range of exhibits and galleries curated by artists of the hip-hop generation. It would be impossible to reference every single event happening for rap’s birthday, but here’s a list of notable Hip-Hop 50-related events happening this August.

Concerts and Events

Amazon Music: 50 & Forever: New York (through Aug. 10)

Rotation,...

Raekwon of the Grammy-nominated hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan is set to executive produce a new documentary short spotlighting the life of disco superstar Richie Weeks.

“Taking Back the Groove” will showcase the trials, tribulations and success stories of Week’s life. Per the doc’s official logline, “like many Black artists throughout American recording history, his talent was strip-mined to enrich white-owned record labels. Weeks and his manager Jerome Derradji narrate the story of how they clawed back the rights to Weeks’ music and the ongoing fight to restore his legacy and share his music.”

“Growing up in NY, I was around some of the best disco music – I loved it. It inspired me. Richie, and many artists like him, helped influence the culture,” said Raekwon. “What happened to Richie is an example of something that happens all of the time in the music industry. I’m really glad I...

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseReleased on June 2, 2023, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse explored the multiverse of Sony's animated Spider-Man universe, but not without the help of its expansive cast. In the highly-anticipated sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales returned alongside Gwen Stacy and Peter B. Parker to try and stop a new, multiversal threat. After an adventure in another reality, Miles made his way to the Spider Society, greeted by their tough leader, Miguel O’Hara, a.k.a. Spider-Man 2099. With the threat of the Spot looming, however, Miles may have caused a greater problem for the multiverse's Spider-People.

From Spider-Man Noir to Spider-Ham, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse gave a preview of just how many Spider-People are out there. Along with returning voices from the first film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse saw the addition of multiple newcomers to...

Bobby “RZA” Diggs, the producer and leader of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, hopes he’s created a guidebook for people who grew up the way he did.

Speaking about Season 3 of Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” the fictionalized account of the group’s origin that he created with Alex Tse, he says, “This show is a map for young men trying to navigate themselves through life. Whether they’re in music, sports or nine-to-fives. I just hope that when young men, and young women, watch it, they take these examples to heart.”

Though “Wu-Tang” began in the midst of a clash between rival gangs, the series’ third and final season sees Bobby (played by Ashton Sanders), ever the perfectionist, spending every waking hour in the studio as the architect behind the group and each member’s solo careers — though issues with drugs, girls and the rappers...

"Wu-Tang: An America Saga" may be bidding fans farewell after an impressive three-season run, each full of exciting hip-hop misadventures, but the story isn't ending without one last mind-blowing lap. The hit biopic drama, which made its splashy debut back in 2019, kicked off its third and final season on Hulu on Feb. 15, jumping to Wu-Tang Clan's wild success years after the big basement flood that almost ruined their solo albums. As the crew try to ride out their five-year plan - orchestrated by leader Bobby, aka RZA (Ashton Sanders) - the downsides of money, power, and fame test their will to stick together.

Fans of "Wu-Tang: An America Saga" are certainly sad to see the imaginative, truth-inspired hip-hop series come to an end, but the cast - which includes Sanders, Shameik Moore (Sha Raider/Raekwon), Siddiq Saunderson (Dennis Coles/Ghostface Killah), Tj Atoms (Ol' Dirty Bastard), Dave East (Method Man...

It's a bittersweet moment for "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" fans and rap-lovers alike, as the hit Hulu biopic drama about the iconic Wu-Tang Clan is winding down with its third and final season, which kicks off on Feb. 15. Since 2019, the imaginative series - which stars Ashton Sanders (Bobby Diggs/RZA), Shameik Moore (Sha Raider/Raekwon), Siddiq Saunderson (Dennis Coles/Ghostface Killah), Tj Atoms (Ol' Dirty Bastard), Dave East (Method Man), Johnell Young (Gza), Uyoata Udi (Inspectah Deck), Damani Sease (U-God), Zolee Griggs (Shurrie Diggs), Julian Elijah Martinez (Divine), and Marcus Callender (Power) - has recalled the impactful story of one of hip-hop's most successful collectives. To bring it to a close, season three's plot focuses on the group's success years as they course through their strategic five-year plan, which isn't without its share of threats, obstacles, and challenges.

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Freddie Gibbs took the stage to promote his new album oul old eparately on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday.

The Gary, Indiana rapper cruised through “Blackest in the Room” while accompanied by house band, the Roots. He was soon joined by Anderson .Paak on “Feel No Pain,” which features .Paak and Raekwon on the track. The performance was simple yet powerful, with Gibbs commanding the mic with his soulful flow and lyrics chronicling his past.

oul old eparately marked Gibbs’ major label album debut in 2022. The rapper...

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One of the greatest hip-hop stories ever told on TV, "Wu-Tang: An American Saga," is returning for its third and final season next month and we finally have a first look at the show's new trailer. The season three preview, which arrived on Jan. 11, teases a flashy upgrade for the whole Wu-Tang Clan, but with new money, power, and fame at their disposal, the group fights to stay together as they're on the brink of success.

In the weeks leading up to "Wu-Tang: An American Saga"'s return, Hulu began teasing updates about season three, starting with an official release date on Dec. 14, followed by more highly anticipated details and first-look photos on Jan. 5 outlining how the series will conclude the tale of the legendary hip-hop group's rise to the top.

Now, by no means will "Wu-Tang: An American Saga"'s final season cover the group's entire...

The biopic series Wu-Tang: An American Saga premiered in 2019 as a 10-year labor of love from Alex Tse and RZA based on the Wu-Tang Clan founder’s 2009 autobiographical book, The Tao of Wu. Initially slated for 10 episodes and created by a writing staff made up of 10 people, the show recounting the life and legacy of one of hip-hop’s greatest disruptors ultimately clocked 30 episodes across three seasons. The final season will premiere Feb. 15 on Hulu.

“This season deals with various elements of hip-hop culture through the eyes of the Wu-Tang Clan and its surrounding family,...

Grammy-nominated rapper Theophilus London, who was reported missing by friends and family, has been found.

London’s family told The Hollywood Reporter late Wednesday that he is safe and well, and that they would appreciate prayers and privacy from the public.

“Truly appreciate everyone’s support in finding my cousin. It’s refreshing and rewarding to have such a strong support system of family and friends!!! God bless each and everyone of you all,” London’s cousin, Mikhail Noel, posted on social media.

No other details were released.

Last week London, a rapper who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, was reported missing by his friends and family. His family filed a missing person’s report with the Los Angeles Police Department and the family said the musician reportedly hadn’t been heard from since July.

“Wherever you are send us some signal,” his father wrote in a press release announcing that he was missing.

Rapper Theophilus London has been reported missing. The family of the 35-year-old rapper filed a missing persons report with the Los Angeles Police Department, Rolling Stone has confirmed. Family and friends of Theophilus say the 35-year-old rapper hasn’t been seen or contacted since July 2022.

Independent record label company Secretly Group issued a statement on Wednesday (Dec. 28) stating the missing person’s report was filed on Dec. 27 after London’s family members traveled to Los Angeles, the last place he was known to have been seen.

“Over the last few weeks,...