Method Man Battles High Altitude During X-Games Performance

The legendary Wu-Tang rapper slash How High star has become one of hip-hop's most respected figures, continuously blessing the stage with lit live performances for years. On Saturday, Method Man found himself on some mountains in Aspen, Colorado, where he found himself engaged in a Revenant-esque battle with the elements. With altitudes of over 8,000 feet, Meth soon realized that the seemingly effortless task of breathing had become increasingly difficult. Luckily, Method Man's lungs have been training for decades. 

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Raekwon TELLS CLASSIC Wu Tang STORIES THAT MAY SHOCK YOU! |Part I

Selecta feat. Ghostface Killah, Juelz Santana & Telli

Ghostface Killah & Apollo Brown - The Brown Tape (Mixtape)

Stream or download Ghostface Killah and Apollo Brown's new mixtape "The Brown Tape" featuring Masta Killa, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, and Killa Sin.

Method Man Joins Jennifer Garner In "Peppermint"

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Method Man has been cast to star alongside Jennifer Garner in action film "Peppermint."

The Wu-Tang Clan member will play a detective in the film, about a woman out to seek revenge for the drive-by shooting deaths of her husband and daughter after waking from a coma.

Pierre Morel will direct the movie, which is currently in production. It is slated to hit theaters later this year.

In addition to "Peppermint," Method Man, real name Clifford Smith, will also appear in the Shaft reboot and his bandmate RZA's Hurricane Katrina crime drama "Cut Throat City."

[via AllHipHop News]

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Method Man Stars in “SNL”’s Dark “Fresh Prince” Sketch: Watch

Things do not end well for Will, Uncle Phil, or anybody, really

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Raekwon on the Snow Beach Re-Release: "They Shoulda Called Me, I Feel Insulted"

Raekwon is a style icon. Since he broke onto the hip-hop scene in the early '90s, New Yorkers and people around the globe have embraced and tried to copy his rugged style of dress that consisted of Polo Ralph Lauren, Timberland boots, and New Balance sneakers. And he’s still doing it to this day.

At a recent private New Balance event, Raekwon performed in the basement of a SoHo lounge to celebrate both the brand bringing back the 574 and his 48th birthday.

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GHOSTFACE KILLAH: SLEPT-ON CLASSIC

RZA's Allergies Force Him To Wear Malcolm X Style Glasses

(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA wears glasses to protect his sensitive eyes.

The hip-hop legend prefers designer Tom Ford's frames when he's out and about, revealing he needs to shield himself from allergy-inducing debris in both indoor and outdoor settings.

"For some reason, I got the face shape that fits Tom Fords," he explained to New York Magazine. "You either catch me with the shades on or in 'the nerds' (regular eyeglasses). We call them the Malcolm X glasses in the hood. I actually have eyes that irritate easily, so I wear the glasses to keep stuff out of my eyes.

"If you see me in shades indoors, you might be like, 'RZA is wearing shades inside, what the hell is going on?' I’m protecting my eyes, and I’m looking cool. I have probably a dozen pairs."

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GHOSTFACE KILLAH & APOLLO BROWN CHRONICLE THE “RISE OF THE GHOSTFACE KILLAH” WITH RZA

Slated to drop January 26th, The Brown Tape is described as a “daring, full-length Crime/Horror concept album.” “This is Ghostface Killah’s brutal tale of gangsters, betrayal and one vengeful soul hunting the 12 most powerful crime lords in the World. The Deluca’s pressed Tony’s remains into 12 vinyl records – one for each member of the family. But little did they know – he would return…”

The project will be narrated by RZA, and will feature several members of the Wu-Tang Clan, including Masta Killa, U-God and Inspectah Deck.

Apollo and Ghostface have dropped the latest single from the project, “Rise Of The Ghostface Killah.” That can be heard below.

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NEW Raekwon - It's A Shame (Prod. By RoadsArt)

Enter The Wu Tang Clan - 36 Chambers Review

We had to go review Enter The Wu-Tang Clan - 36 Chambers. Welcome to The "Classic" Quest Podcast episode 32. HSR and Chris Chrome hold it down as Your lady friend Bonnie was unable to be with us.

General chit chat about Wu-Tang Clan 00:00 

Bring Da Ruckus (Ft. RZA, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, GZA) 07:35 

Shame On a N---- (Ft. ODB, Method Man, Raekwon) 14:36 

Clan In Da Front (Ft. RZA, GZA) 20:31 

Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber 

(Ft. Raekwon, Method Man, U-God, GZA, RZA, ODB, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck) 25:09 

Can It Be All So Simple / Intermission (Ft. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man) 30:37 

Da Mystery of Chessboxin' 

(Ft, Method Man, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, ODB, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa) 35:39 

Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit (Ft. RZA, Inspectah Deck, Method Man) 40:56 

C.R.E.A.M. (Ft. Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck) 45:44 

Method Man (Ft. Method Man, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Raekwon, GZA) 50:08 

Protect Ya Neck 

(Method Man, GZA, RZA, ODB, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Inspectah Deck) 55:02 

Tearz (Ft. RZA, Ghostface Killah) 59:32 

Conclusion - Album review grade reveal 01:04:04 

Check out Enter The Wu-Tang - 36 Chambers on Spotify and do your own review: https://open.spotify.com/album/3tQd5m...

Wu-Art Thursday #280

Ol' Dirty Bastard's Children Remember Their Father | VIBE

Ol' Dirty Bastard's three eldest children—Taniqua, Bar-Sun and Shaquita Jones—share memories of their father. Read the full feature here: http://at.vibe.com/EknoGx

Why GZA Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time

A Case for GZA as One of Hip-Hop's GOATs

In this series, we'll be making the case for specific rappers to be included in "greatest of all-time" discussions. The more obvious choices (such as André 3000, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Jay-Z, Nas, Biggie, 2Pac) will be ignored in favor of artists who tend to get overlooked these days, for one reason or another. Previously, our writers have made cases for Pusha T, Ice Cube, DJ Quik, Big Boi, DMX, Ghostface Killah, Scarface, Lloyd Banks, and Three 6 Mafia. Today, we're going to bat for GZA.

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DIFRANS FIRST TIME LISTENING TO WU-TANG CLAN

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1. Bring Da Ruckus 

2. Shame On A Nigga 

3. Clan In Da Front 

4. Wu-Tang 7th Chamber 

5. Can It Be All So Simple 

6. Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' 

7. Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothin To Fuck Wit 

8. C.R.E.A.M. 

9. Method Man 

10. Protect Ya Neck 

11. Tearz 

12. Wu-Tang 7th Chamber - Part II

Method Man to Join Cast of Upcoming 'Shaft' Reboot

Method Man is gearing up for his next big movie role.

According to The Hollywood Reporter​, the Wu-Tang Clan member will join the cast of New Line Cinema’s upcoming Shaft reboot, Son of Shaft. Method, who will reportedly play the titular character’s old friend, will star alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie. T. Usher, Regina Hall, and Avan Jogia.

Son of Shaft is expected to follow the plot of the 2000 John Singleton-directed sequel starring Jackson. Deadline reports Usher (Survivor’s Remorse) will take on the role of Shaft’s son, who is described as “a young cyber expert FBI agent” who is forced to work with his estranged father on a new case. Richard Roundtree, the original 1971 Shaft, will also make an appearance.

Tim Story will direct the reboot based on a script by Alex Barnow and Black-ish creator Kenya Barris; the latter has signed on to produce the film along with John Davis.

[via COMPLEX]

Life on the road with The Wu-Tang Clan | Book Preview by Chris McKee

This is a preview for my book by Chris McKee which is tentatively entitled "Life on the road with The Wu-Tang Clan." McKee is looking to connect with any literary agents or publishers who understands the music industry and/or hip-hop who can help me get my book published.

mckee@mckeeagency.ca Twitter @MRMCKEE 

Chris McKee is a Toronto based broadcaster/writer who was an award winning music agent for 20 years for dozens of Grammy & Juno winning bands including The Wu-Tang Clan. 

**All concert footage used in this video is from concerts that McKee produced for The Wu-Tang Clan**

2 NEW Tracks from Raekwon

 

Wu-Art Thursday #279

Wu-Tang Clan Drop New Line Of Rolling Papers

Wu-Tang Clan want you to smoke in style.

Wu-Tang Clan have had a legendary career, which kicked off with the drop of the classic Enter The Wu Tang 36 Chambers album, all the way back in 1993. Since then, each member has enjoyed varying degrees of success, and the Clan's brand has been a longstanding one; the Mathematics-designed logo has become a cultural icon at this point. And while the Wu-Tang rappers are all enjoying the inherent wisdom of OG status, it would appear that they're about to make another money move. The Clan is taking a foray into the paraphernalia game, announcing the arrival of their very first rolling papers, right in time for California to legalize recreational weed.

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