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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,...

As Sudanese-American rapper Bas was prepping the release of Melanchronica, his somber joint album with London duo the Hics, one major hiccup stood in the way. The sample on “Four Walls,” a break-up ballad and the first song the three of them created for the LP eight years ago, kept getting denied.

“That song almost never made it out,” Bas tells Rolling Stone.

The artist who held the keys to clearing the track? Erykah Badu. Bas and the Hics had used “Telephone” from her 2008 album New Amerykah Part One to produce “Four Walls,...

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,...

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...

Take another trip down memory lane of music royalty through the personal lens of their offspring with Family Legacy. Returning for Season 2 on March 25, the Paramount+ docuseries gives fans an intimate look at these iconic entertainers from some of the ones who know them best in their children. Along with sit-down interviews, they’ll also react to watching vintage footage and music videos of their famous parents on MTV over the decades. Episodes to come center on Salt-N-Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lil Wayne, Dmx, Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean and more. The premiere features sons and daughters of Wu-Tang Clan including Method Man’s (Clifford Smith Jr.) kids’ Pxwer (Sha Smith) and Cheyenne “Chey” Smith. They reminisce about growing up, as do fellow next generation entertainers RZA’s daughter Prana Supreme Diggs, Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s son Weather Park and U-God’s son iNTeLL (Dontae). Each has followed into...

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...

The Grammy Awards are known as the biggest night for the music community, celebrating the best music, albums, and performances of the year. However, not every moment at the Grammys is about the glitz and glam. Over the years, the Recording Academy has seen its fair share of awkward and embarrassing moments.

From unexpected stage crashers to speeches getting interrupted, these moments have often left viewers surprised, confused, or cringing. In this article, we take a look at a few embarrassing and awkward moments that people still talk about today.

10. The Dancing Soy Bomb (1998) Bob Dylan and the shirtless crasher | Credits: YouTube

During the 1998 Grammy Awards, the legendary singer Bob Dylan was performing his iconic song Love Sick. Dylan and the music crew were performing live when a shirtless man with the words “Soy Bomb” written on his chest joined the group of singers to do a dance.

It was...

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...

On Oscar night, details matter. Who are you wearing? What are you nominated for? Who won? Just don’t expect everyone to know the answers.

“What movie won?” Rick Hilton asked as he and wife Kathy Hilton assumed position at the end of a glamorous queue to get into Vanity Fair’s 30th anniversary Oscar party in Beverly Hills on Sunday after 10 p.m. They asked their son, Kathy says, but no clue. Fortunately, a gentleman standing directly in front of the couple had the answer. “It was Oppenheimer,” he said, not mentioning the awkwardness of Al Pacino’s best picture reveal. Some details can be saved for Monday morning. Plus, there are more rapid-fire questions to field.

What movie is that? Is it based on a true story? Who was the emcee?

“Oh, Jimmy Kimmel. I like him,” Rick said, smiling, in a totally relatable moment because who doesn’t love Jimmy Kimmel?...

Two weeks after what would have been Juice Wrld’s 25th birthday — and a week after the four-year anniversary of his death — the rapper’s estate has shared a new song titled “Lace It,” featuring Eminem.

Both rappers warn of the dangers of addiction over their respective verses on the Benny Blanco-produced track, with Eminem — who survived his own battle with drugs — listing some of his musical peers that didn’t make it: Lil Peep, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Shock G, Pimp C, Prince, and Michael Jackson.

“I was lucky,...

An innovative homage to Mc and Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Ol' Dirty Bastard that explores New York City's Five Boroughs like never before, the new graphic novel anthology Odb: Oddities, Discord, and B-Sides: Lyrical Ruckus in the City spotlights stories from some of the most talented artists and writers working today, with Ol' Dirty Bastard himself featured as the anthology's guide through the eerily unexpected and altogether enthralling sides of The Big Apple.

A collaboration between Lion Forge, Oni Press, and Four Screens that is officially authorized by Icelene Jones, Odb’s wife and administrator of the Estate of Odb, Odb: Oddities, Discord, and B-Sides: Lyrical Ruckus in the City is now on Kickstarter, and we have a look at preview pages from one of the anthology's chilling tales, and we've also been provided with an exclusive quote from Icelene Jones!

Below, you can check out preview pages from "Demon Flow...

Busta Rhymes stopped by The Tonight Show to perform two of his songs, “The Statement” and “Legacy.” The rapper melded the songs into a seamless medley and was joined by Cie, Trillian, and Rai for “Legacy.”

Both tracks appear on Rhymes’ recent LP, Blockbusta, which dropped in November via Conglomerate Ent./Epic Records. The rapper executive produced the album alongside Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, and Swizz Beatz.

On “The Statement,” Rhymes solidifies his place in the rap landscape with fervor, spitting, “While y’all show off, we show up.” He adds,...

New York City has honored the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard with his own day shortly after Mayor Eric Adams declared November 9th as Wu-Tang Day. As reported by Gothamist, November 15th will now be known as Ol’ Dirty Bastard Day following a resolution passed by the City Council earlier this week.

A founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, Ol’ Dirty Bastard (born Russell Jones) was born on November 15th, 1968, and died in 2004 of an accidental drug overdose — just two days short of his 36th birthday. This past November 15th would have been his 55th birthday.

Sponsored by Democratic Councilmember Chi Ossé, the resolution passed with 39 City Council members voting in favor and five against. “It being the 50th year of hip-hop, I wanted to recognize some of my personal favorite artists and contributors to the culture,” Ossé told City & State New York. “He’s from Central Brooklyn. We do rep Odb in the Brooklyn Zoo.

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.

Busta Rhymes is bringing together the producer Mount Olympus for his upcoming LP. On Monday, Busta announced that Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and Pharrell Williams will be joining him to produce his upcoming LP, Blockbusta, which drops on Nov. 24.

“I’m so grateful that you chose me to be a part of your legacy,” Timbaland said in a video where the team discussed the album. “Timeless.”

“You really feel illuminated. This illumination is good because I think people are going to be able to get and feel that,” Pharrell added.

After the quick Zoom-like chat,...

This article contains spoilers for Twisted Metal season 1

The carefully curated soundtrack in Twisted Metal season 1 enhances the viewer's experience by bringing the video game series to life, with high-octane tracks and sentimental songs. Each song in the series plays a crucial role in shaping the narrative and contributing to the emotional depth of every scene. The use of popular songs such as "(Rock) Superstar," "My Boo," and "Champagne Supernova" help set the tone and highlight important moments in the storyline.

The music from Twisted Metal helps shape each individual moment of the show, with high-octane tracks that emphasize the car battles, and songs that add to the sentimental scenes between the characters. The carefully curated soundtrack adds to the overall experience for the viewers, as it brings the video game series to life. The series revolves around John Doe, played by Anthony Mackie, who worked as a post-apocalyptic delivery driver,...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and music go together like the Ninja Turtles and pizza; the two are intrinsically linked. From the iconic theme song of the 1987 animated series, to Vanilla Ice’s tie-in “Ninja Rap” for 1991’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, and even their semi-forgotten 1990 stage rock and roll musical Coming Out of Their Shells, no matter the genre, these green teens are always rocking big tunes.

With music playing such a big role in the Turtles’ history, director Jeff Rowe and executive producer Seth Rogen had to be extra thoughtful when selecting the songs for the soundtrack of the Turtles’ latest film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. With its distinctive animation style, the feature film finds our pizza-loving Turtles escaping their sheltered existence in the sewers as they seek to be accepted as normal teenagers through acts of heroism.

What would...

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are marking a big milestone in the life of son RZA as they celebrate his first birthday.

On Saturday, May 13, the proud dad took to Instagram to share an array of photos and video chronicling the first year of his son’s life.

Read More: Rihanna And A$AP Rocky’s Baby Name And RZA Inspiration Revealed

“Wu Tang Iz 4 Da Churen ” Happy 1st Birthday To My 1st Born . RZA,” wrote Rocky in the caption accompanying the pics.

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In addition to the photos, the “A$AP Forever” rapper concluded with a brief video clip of Wu Tang Clan co-founder Ol’ Dirty Bastard at an award show saying that “Wu Tang Clan is for the children,” referencing the origins of his son’s name.

In a recent interview with British Vogue, Rihanna gushed about the experience of motherhood.

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.

"This is a Hollywood business, and it's tough to get TV shows.

The legendary RZA joins hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante to discuss a few of his favorite movies.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

The Man With The Iron Fists (2012)

Cut Throat City (2020)

Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)

Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004)

Cooley High (1975) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary

Car Wash (1976) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary

Grease (1978)

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary

Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s Mogwai Madness

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020) – Dennis Cozzalio’s best of 2020

The Devil You Know (2022)

The Last American Virgin (1982)

The Beastmaster (1982)

Porky’s (1981)

Sixteen Candles (1984)

The Breakfast Club (1985)

Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) – Karyn Kusama’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

There Will Be Blood (2007)

Carmen Jones (1954)

An American In Paris (1951)

Singin’ In The Rain (1952) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

The Wizard Of Oz (1939) – John Badham’s trailer commentary

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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,...

Hulu’s chronicling of the Wu-Tang Clan saga will come to an end later this winter, when the series’ third and final season is released via the streamer.

Wu-Tang: An American Saga will kick off its farewell tour on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 (with three episodes), followed by a new release every “Wu-Wednesday,” with the finale dropping on April 5.

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Sza will hit the road next year in support of her celebrated new album, Sos.

The R&b star’s first-ever arena tour will kick off Feb. 21 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, and wrap March 22 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Omar Apollo will provide support throughout the 17-date North American trek.

Tickets for all shows will go on sale this Friday, Dec. 16, at 12 p.m. local time. Full details are available on Sza’s website.

Sza released Sos last Friday, Dec. 9, five years after the arrival of her celebrated 2017 debut,...

[December 9, 2022] – Top Dawg Entertainment’s Grammy award-winning, chart-topping, and multi-platinum selling recording artist Sza releases her long-awaited new album, Sos, via Tde/RCA Records.To accompany the release, Sza premieres the Bradley Calder-directed video for “Nobody Gets Me,” one of the many standout songs on the album.

Sos includes features by Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers and Ol’ Dirty Bastard; with production by Ctrl hit-making collaborators ThankGod4Cody and Carter Lang, alongside Jeff Bhasker, Rob Bisel, Benny Blanco, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Emile Haynie, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Jay Versace, and more.

Sza. Sos Album Ciover. Photo credit: Daniel Sannwald

Check out the complete track list below and stay tuned for more exciting news from Sza.

Sos tracklist:

01 Sos

02 Kill Bill

03 Seek & Destroy

04 Low

05 Love Language

06 Blind

07 Used feat. Don Toliver

08 Snooze

09 Notice Me

10 Gone Girl

11 Smoking on my Ex Pack

12 Ghost in the Machine feat. Phoebe Bridgers

13 F2F

14 Nobody...

This week we’ve got the long-awaited, glorious return of R&b superstar Sza, the first new track from the forthcoming Lana Del Rey album, as well as must-hear tracks from Karol G, Oxlade and A Boogie With A Hoodie. Check out the list, or cue it up on Spotify.

Lana Del Rey, “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” (youtube)

Sza feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard,, “Forgiveness ” (youtube)

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, “Turn Off The Radio” (youtube)

Polo G, “My All” (youtube)

Shy Glizzy feat 21 Savage,...

It’s been a while since Sza released her last album, but her followup to 2017’s Ctrl is finally here.

Her highly anticipated sophomore album Sos was released Friday (Dec. 9) via Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records.

The 23-track project includes collaborations with Don Tolliver, Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott and Wu Tang Clan alum Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

The album also includes previously released songs “Good Days,” “I Hate U” and “Shirt”, all of which have all reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the full-length version of the much-teased snippet “Blind,” which Sza performed on “Saturday Night Live” last weekend.

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During one of her two performances as musical guest on the Dec. 3 edition of “Saturday Night Live”, text reading “Sos December 9th” appeared in the background, announcing that the new album would be arriving on Friday.

In June, pop megastars BTS announced that their seven members would be focusing more on their individual paths, exploring solo projects as a way of strengthening their collective foundation. “I think BTS will become stronger [this] way,” rapper-songwriter-dancer J-Hope said when the group announced its next chapter. A little more than a month after his group’s joint statement, J-Hope is the first BTS member to release his own full solo project, a 10-track concept album that flexes his artistic muscle while paying tribute to his love of hip-hop.

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A&e Network has signed on for a feature documentary about Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the late founding member of pioneering hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.

The film, under the working title Biography: Ol’ Dirty Bastard, will be co-directed by Sam Pollard and Pollard’s son, editor Jason Pollard. A&e promises a “definitive” look at the performer born Russell Jones, produced with the cooperation of Odb’s estate and featuring “a never-before-seen personal archive shot by his wife, Icelene Jones, and access to his closest friends and family.”

“This culture-defining special,” A&e says, “humanizes Odb as a man, a father, and a husband like never before… providing an intimate picture of Odb’s life and reflecting on his lasting impact on music and culture.”

The film is being produced by Pulse Films, with...

Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s widow filed a seven-figure breach of contract lawsuit in New York on Tuesday. It accuses the Wu-Tang Clan’s production company of “willfully” refusing to pay Odb’s estate its fair share of record royalties and publishing income over the last decade.

In her 10-page filing obtained by Rolling Stone, Icelene Jones, administrator of her late husband’s estate, is demanding damages of at least $1 million, plus interest.

The complaint describes Odb — real name Russell Tyrone Jones — as “a world-renowned rapper, producer, and songwriter at the...

The Wu-Tang Clan is getting back together for one last collaboration: Hulu has renewed the scripted docudrama Wu-Tang: An American Saga for a third and final season, according to our sister site Variety.

Set in New York City during the 1990s, Wu-Tang: An American Saga traces the formation and rise to fame of the iconic hip-hop collective the Wu-Tang Clan. Ashton Sanders stars as founding member Bobby Diggs, aka RZA; with Shameik Moore as Corey Woods, aka Raekwon; Siddiq Saunderson as Dennis Coles, aka Ghostface Killah; David “Dave East” Brewster as Clifford Smith, aka Method Man; Tj Atoms as Russell Jones,...

With a record deal under their belt, Wu-Tang: An American Saga’s Season 2 finale focused on celebrating Wu-Tang’s arrival as a formidable force in music.

The hour, aptly titled “As High as Wu-Tang Get,” opened on the set of the Clan’s music video for “Protect Ya Neck.” Those scenes, which were mostly shown in black-and-white, felt intimate and authentic — as though we’d stepped back in time — as the iconic video (their first ever) came together.

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The Wu-Tang Clan staged their first concert in over a year Friday at Morrison, Colorado’s scenic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a gig that featured the rap collective backed by the Colorado Symphony.

The Denver orchestra took a break from its usual schedule of Mozart and film scores to form an unlikely pairing with the Wu-Tang Clan, accompanying the RZA, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and company on tracks like “C.R.E.A.M.” and “Protect Ya Neck” (via Stereogum).

The Colorado Symphony also had a front row seat for performances of...

The Wu-Tang Clan set their sites on world domination in the new trailer for Season Two of the biographical series, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, premiering September 8th on Hulu.

Where Season One was steeped in pre-Wu-Tang lore, delving into the events that led to the group’s formation, Season Two will ostensibly center around the creation of their classic debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). The first scene in the new trailer even opens with the RZA (played by Ashton Sanders) listening to one of the album’s most famous samples,...

Biz Markie, the pioneering rapper, producer, and beatboxer whose jovial goofiness, boundless, off-kilter creativity and innovative music made him a singular presence in both hip-hop and pop culture at large, died Friday at the age of 57.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by his side, hip hop pioneer Biz Markie peacefully passed away,” his rep Jenni Izumi said in a statement. “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time.

“Biz created...

Busta Rhymes previewed his soon-to-be-released album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God on Thursday with a new song, “Look Over Your Shoulder,” featuring Kendrick Lamar.

Built around a sample of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There,” the track sees the two hip-hop titans trading bars about their respective successes. Lamar stresses the importance of staying true to form and not letting outside influences distract him: “Bite no hand that feed/The culture vulture die and bleed/My focus hold these thoughts and dreams/Control this pen/Boldest lines...

Busta Rhymes has unleashed his new collaborative single 'Look Over Your Shoulder' featuring Kendrick Lamar.

The song which actually leaked in 2018 originally appears on Busta Rhymes’ upcoming album 'Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God,' which arrives Friday (October 30).

The more finished version of 'Look Over Your Shoulder' officially released today and samples The Jackson 5's 'I'll Be There'.

Busta Rhymes new album is the sequel to his 1998 LP, ‘E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front’.

In addition to Kendrick Lamar, the album which was revealed earlier this week, also features additional guest appearances from Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Chris Rock, Rapsody, Anderson .Paak, Rick Ross, Q-Tip, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Rakim, Nikki Grier, Louis Farrakhan, Vybz Kartel, Pete Rock, Bell Biv DeVoe, and M.O.P.

Prior to sharing the third song 'Look Over Your Shoulder,' Busta also unveiled the music videos...

The estate of Ol’ Dirty Bastard will mark the 25th anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan rapper’s 1995 classic Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version with a deluxe reissue. The original LP, Odb’s debut solo album, was also recently certified platinum by the RIAA, the estate announced Thursday.

The Return to the 36 Chambers reissue will come in a variety of formats, including an expansive digital-only version — out March 27th via Rhino — packed with 43 tracks: the original LP (featuring Wu-Tang cohorts like Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon, Gza and more), instrumentals,...

On one chilly January night in Utah, Sacha Jenkins turned the Sundance Film Festival into a raucous Wu-Tang Clan reunion, assembling luminaries including the Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna, U-God, Masta Killa and the legendary hip-hop ensemble's producing impresario The RZA. The crowd, which featured a thicker-than-Sundance-average haze of marijuana smoke and more expletive-filled call-and-response, roared through the first two hours of Jenkins' four-hour Showtime documentary Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men.

The series traces the Wu from impoverished Staten Island roots to the pinnacle of popular music through internal discontent, the tragic death of founding member Ol' Dirty Bastard and the ...

Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker has confirmed that there will be multiple musical performances on the show and that some of the artists who will appear include Faith Evans, Method Man, Charles Bradley, The Delfonics, and Raphael Saadiq.  This comes on the heels of the teaser attached to the Daredevil season 2 finale being set to Nas' Made You Look and the official Sdcc teaser trailer being set to Ol' Dirty Bastard's Shimmy Shimmy Ya.  Add that to the fact that every episode title is a Gang Starr song and it's very clear that hip-hop permeates all throughout the upcoming Netflix and Marvel collaboration.  That fact alone sets  it apart from the likes of Daredevil and Jessica Jones.    "Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad in terms of the score.  We had a 30-piece orchestra - we live scored the entire series.  People don't really do that anymore.  It give...

Iconic music legend Prince may have been laid to rest, but his career - and his estate - are expected to soar long after he's gone. The enigmatic rock star beloved by millions boasts TV/film appearances, more than 100 million records sold and a trove of unreleased recordings, all of which could stand to benefit the star's estate in years - and decades - to come. "I think that the minimum income flow over the next five years - minimum - is $100 million," entertainment attorney Donald David, who has represented the estates of Tupac Shakur and TLC's Lisa "Left Eye...

A die hard Wu-Tang Clan fan's artwork ended up in the band's $2 million album, but he's not happy about it -- he's suing Martin Shkreli and RZA. Jason Koza says he submitted 9 hand drawn portraits of Wu-Tang members to be posted on a blog called Wu Disciples, but was pleasantly surprised when the group's producer Cilvaringz contacted him in 2014 to say he was working on the "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin" record. Koza says...

While Dr. Teeth, frontman to the Muppet ensemble The Electric Mayhem, may share some dental predilections with late Wu Tang Clan eccentric Ol' Dirty Bastard, their musical outputs have traditionally been fairly different. That ends today with the release of a Mylo the Cat YouTube assemblage blending Dr. Teeth with Odb's timeless work on 1995's "Shimmy Shimmy Ya." It's only 78 seconds and it follows in the footsteps of Mylo's Muppet mashups of "So What'cha Want," "Hip Hop Hooray" and "The Humpty Dance," which all also clocked in at under 1:40, the perfect amount of time to retain amusement without overstaying its welcome. Check it out:...

Wu-Tang Clan have a release date for their oft-delayed new album "A Better Tomorrow," and they're sticking with it: mark Dec. 2 on your calendar. Perhaps as a sign of good faith, the crew has dropped another actual new song, "Ruckus in B Minor," from the set. Pre-order has also gone up, and fans can get three tracks straightaway if they so choose to do so: "Ruckus" plus two other previously released tunes, "Keep Watch" and "Ron O'Neal." What may also surprise Wu-Tang supporters -- aside from the shock that the group is releasing their first effort in seven years -- is that the voice of the late Ol' Dirty Bastard (aka Odb) will be, in some manner, present on the set. Here is the tracklist for Wu-Tang Clan's "A Better Tomorrow": 1. Ruckus In B Minor 2. Felt 3. 40th Street Black / We Will fight 4. Mistaken Identity 5. Hold the Heater 6. Crushed...

Thanks to the popularity of Game of Thrones, more people are naming their babies after Daenerys Targaryen than ever before. In 2013, more than twice as many parents chose to name their baby girls "Khaleesi" than chose its soundalike "Kelis," according to data from the Social Security Administration.

Which got us thinking: In ten years or so, parents are going to have a very hard time determining whether their children's new friends are named after a dragon queen from a fantasy series or a female rapper who was once married to Nas. So, future parents, here's a refresher on Kelis vs.

Mighty basketball player joins a varied cast in Judd Apatow's new comedy, which includes Barkhad Abdi and Tilda Swinton

Judd Apatow, the director behind Knocked Up, Funny People and This Is 40, has added basketball star LeBron James to an already varied cast of his new movie Trainwreck.

It becomes what is likely to be the only ever film to star James alongside Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man, pro wrestler John Cena, and Tilda Swinton. Also appearing is Barkhad Abdi in one of his first roles since his Bafta-winning breakthrough Captain Phillips, as well as Us comedian Bill Hader alongside bright young things Ezra Miller and Brie Larson. The comedy, about a woman trying to wrest back control of her life, is written by feted standup comedian Amy Schumer who will also take a starring role.

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