Raekwon: RZA is Like a Cult Leader, He Can Talk You into Anything (Part 15)

[@binoharris8010]

When you can control your emotions that’s some powerful shit because you can think clearly and handle shit perfectly

[@ToMito1017]

Control your emotions = control your life

[@TheSstretch68]

TRUTH SPOKEN!!!!!

[@BeyBrightOfficial]

Wow 😯 This was a powerful statement about the power of controlling your emotions! It’s the hardest thing ever to do but the key to true success in life! 💯 🖤

[@KtotheG]

That's a major part of being a leader, which is why RZA is that in the Wu.

[@Unforgiven72412]

"Me & Rza connect. Blow a fuse, you lose. Punk ass crews get demolished and bruised."

[@diongeorge5737]

What song was that from again?

[@daneilo777]

@@diongeorge5737 Incarcerated Scarfaces

[@trizzmatic413]

Half ass crews, get demolished & bruised

[@kagisomolobi7648]

One of the greatest hip hop songs.

[@iREZARECTEM]

I thought it was *Half-assed crews

[@Osirus116]

lets not forget how often was RZA on point with almost everything though. From his 5 year plan of getting all these brothers together to form the Clan and blow up, signing to Loud with the option to sign solo artists (never done before), sending each member to different labels to take over the industry, spending his 20's in his basement producing platinum records, moving on to promote Wu in the film industry, ect. The way he's managed Wu-Tang's legacy in the last 10 years has been nothing short of genius. I bet its hard to disagree with someone that sees the future.

[@91Definite]

But I don’t think it worked in everyone’s favor

[@nzgkilla]

@@91Definite he gave em a path tho

[@sergelondon916]

@@91Definite He made them all millionaires.

[@mazee8604]

Raekwon’s storytelling is effortless. I understand everything he is saying and enjoying and learning at the same time.

[@fantaztikbeatz]

word

[@arthurlara4282]

He sold me on the book

[@swanm3ta850]

Learn what exactly??

[@mazee8604]

@@swanm3ta850 Learning about Wu Tang history through the eyes of Raekwon.

[@FoxEyes]

What Rza was bringing was called father energy. The people who didn't grow up with a strong father would look at it as mesmerizing. Honestly that's the game pimps bring to the woman they bag.

[@CaliCool91]

You ain't lying bruh.

[@soohnoshon9795]

ur talkin about "Daddy" energy.. its not the same..

[@justinhenryrebel]

Man you said it right there

[@jimone732]

No its not..it's a rightious street nigga and leader energy..ain't got nothing to do with father..

[@SS-kg8rj]

@@jimone732 Fathers are (supposed to be) leaders bruh. Not these days, but supposed to be.

[@ianditwin7443]

RZA got the chess master and martial arts mentality.

[@twocents6951]

2 activities that Rza has been known to engage in.

[@whatwhat9004]

@@twocents6951 Facts. He was actually a huge fan of Bruce Lee too. He was featured on a Bruce Lee documentary where he talked about how Bruce Lee’s martial arts and his philosophical thinking influenced him.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

RZA is the glue of Wu-Tang Clan. Who else can bring so many talented rappers together in a group and conquer the world. Dododododododododo Bobby Digital forever!

[@big6chief594]

Prince rakeem

[@trevorjames4619]

@@paso583 please explain what “suuuuuu” is?

[@jmonty1738]

Yep. Bong Bong!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@big6chief594 💪🏻

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@paso583 💪🏻

[@CaliCool91]

No disrespect to the other Wu members but RZA pretty much got 'em on a string at this point. He laid out a plan, executed, and took 9 people AND their extended families out of the hood. You HAVE to be forever grateful to that dude after coming from where they came from. He stood tall for them in label meetings and all that. They might've been shafted on a couple dollars but in the grand scheme even they know RZA deserved them extra dollars too lol

[@daweeza42]

I think everything in your comment is dope, except for the “he got them on a string.” RZA would never say those words because at the end of the day they are all grown men and they his bros. Obviously RZA is the architect/leader, but nobody wants to hear someone has them on a string.Just my two cents bruh no disrespect intended.

[@jayellell4056]

Fuvknall....can't beat....MY NUGGAH

[@melvinlovejones9722]

Of course RZA is. Who else can get 10 ( Cappa included) to stick together for so long to become arguably Hip Hop's best group.

[@Israel-nb7ip]

It ain't arguable. They're the best.

[@bryanjordan2606]

@@Israel-nb7ip Nah…Bone Thugs.

[@Bane5393]

@@bryanjordan2606 🤣🤣 Bone thugs aren't even close to Wu tang

[@Israel-nb7ip]

@@bryanjordan2606 that's a laughable statement. Wu doesn't even need to go into half their catalog to spank Bone. It's not even close. And I respect Bone but they're simply outgunned and outmatched. Rae and Ghost alone is a problem for them.

[@Israel-nb7ip]

@Anthony Mcken the music is what set up the cult following. RZA's musical vision and execution was flawless. Best hip hop producer of all time IMO.

[@grinchoi1]

These Raekwon interviews have only strengthened my position on how great of a leader RZA really is.

[@marcceaserlino739]

RZA Got Good Energy Knowledge Wisdom Understanding 🙌

[@homedeezyfasheezy5662]

A lot of former wrestlers say the same exact thing about Vince McMahon. He had a way of completely changing your mind and agreeing with his point of view.

[@91Definite]

Triple H only went against him even more and definitely Stone Cold Steve Austin 🤣

[@aarong3000]

Yeah, I definitely gotta get Raekwon’s book off of Apple today and read these stories!

[@SlimeGod666]

Whats its called

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

@@SlimeGod666 From Staircase to Stage. It was dope.

[@Class_357]

Bruh!!!

[@Warmwinterz]

Hes the brains. He put it all together and literally made yall sound. Of course he should call most of the shots

[@bcole1637]

rza has that calmness type of swag to him that'll make you think he cant do no wrong

[@diesel101raw]

Of course. Rza had something to offer. No Producer in Hip-Hop History had a better Individual Producer Year then Rza in 1995

[@a-love-supremist]

That would be Daz. Dogg Food came out that year.

[@kanaentaylor1095]

That’s facts tho rza produced 3 albums back to back ol dirty return to the 36 chambers rae’s obfcl and gza liquid sword like do those albums back to back is crazy rza stayed in that basement day in and day out not only is it one of the greatest producer runs in hip hop but one of the best runs period honestly

[@diesel101raw]

@@a-love-supremist lmfao

[@DJRashadHayes]

@@kanaentaylor1095 facts. If u read RZA’s book, when everyone started spazzing on him-from his perspective- he’s like, “you realize what i have sacrificed?! I havent seen the sun in months making music for all of you! These beats don’t make themselves!” Lol

[@seancagney1369]

Dirty Return 36, Cuban Linx and Liquid Swords in ONE YEAR... Incredible run for Rza in 95.

[@philb.1502]

RZA took these cats out the hood and gave them the opportunity to have incredible lives! Earning beyond their dreams!! How many times can you thank this man??

[@Dutch3k5]

It’s called the gift of gab and the power of persuasion. Same thing all great leaders do. From presidents to preachers to pimps

[@louislogie2654]

Peace. Its also called being the common denominator. Not many men can bring their own ego down themselves much less then do it with other ppl in real time n then be on a level where they both can communicate agree work together n be a success together much less then add on eight other ppl N work that formula. Its bring out the good part n subtracting the rest. And also redirecting negativity to demolish mcs on wax On a real i always thought wu members just laid verses n it work. Not knowing they might compete for tracks. Meanwhile rae be writeing in studio on whatever paper he finds. Hidden lessons in determination n the success shows. It aint a hit till rae makes it official. Rae, statik selektah joey badass n black thought. Another banger.

[@kevindube7096]

😂 presidents/preachers/pimps do have a lot in common but to call them “great” leaders is hilarious

[@joez6235]

And cult leaders

[@StreetsAintNoMyth5]

“You ain’t even come to agree to this shit” 🤣

[@searching4pawgs495]

Shit got me cracking up....

[@iREZARECTEM]

I have a mentor that likes to pull that crap. I think they trying to implement their agenda by giving new jobs, roles, and responsibilities and adding purpose to it by throwing you into the mix. 😂

[@tayluc777]

RZA produced 36 Chambers, Tical, OB4CL, Ironman, Return to 36 Chambers, Liquid Swords, Wu Tang Forever, etc. If he’s not the greatest who is?

[@twocents6951]

That run will never be duplicated. Rza produced 7 classics in a 4 year span. Amazing.

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Exactly.

[@makavelimusolini1036]

Forever was garbage.

[@dominicthelordkabinga]

I use to think it was Dre but after hearing how Dre use to abuse people in the studio I’m going with RZA.

[@sahidmussaba1350]

I just need a rza in my life... Impossible not to love that human. You know what? Rza just save 9 lives.. Fuck it, he saved 100 more plus one.. Mine

[@milli2385]

Everybody gotta close friend that they DO NOT want to do business with lol

[@herbertscott9575]

Rza put the most rappers and producers on in hiphop, period.

[@maverickgeorge9168]

Leadership theory speaks about the psychological states of man. First you seek dependence (as a child and even an adult in a new situation). Secondly, you seek independence when you learn and acquire the requisite skills. Most persons pursue independence. However, the theory says that there is a higher state and is the highest, and it is interdependence. This is where a group or society work together for the common good. GZA and RZA, whether by intuition or by external wisdom, pursued interdependence after their own solo Careers. That outcome was Wu Tang and the killer bees. No single Wu member will ever exceed what the group accomplished.

[@craigmays02]

RZA fleeced the brothers out of millions man. Let’s be real. I still love him tho

[@Saveyourbs]

@Anthony Mcken too cold blooded. I’m really surprised they still fuck with him.

[@DuffleBagBankz504]

@Anthony Mcken WU wear head zero to do with Rza. that was power. Y'all got to stop talking s*** y'all don't know about lol

[@Proseclub]

@Anthony Mcken It was Power's idea,Rza seen that it was great an convinced the brothers to invest!!but the business wasn't set up correctly so it had to be straightened out after it blew..They got it straight afterwards(never the best way to do it)plus in the clothing business a brand get generated $25mil in revenue a year but only "Net" $1mil and thats a fact that hard for people who are ignorant of how ot works to understand..

[@Proseclub]

An From Power's perspective he put up the "Seed" money in the beginnings to get the group off the ground(Street Money)so he was untitled to the apparel start up especially being that his family was alread in that business..I thought WU fans knew this stuff along time ago🤔Plus Remember Rae has a book to sell,he's gonna fluff stuff up to get people who don't know to be interested in it!!!He's a story who knows y'all like "Black on Black" turmoil..it sells

[@Ro1Up]

They wouldn’t Have millions to make if it wasn’t for RZA

[@TheEvolver311]

Wu-Tang can never get enough credit for bringing Rap to the mainstream

[@ImpsMusic]

Made my morning. I'm rolling over here. Glad to see brothers working thing out as opposed to the foolishness that's going on in these streets right now. Best of health, happiness, and and success to all.

[@otccreations]

You lucky to have RZA. Embrace him and who he is. Don't clip his wings. You only hurting yourself by doing that. He's been the glue that binds. Don't let that ego destroy the glue. Work as a unit. Accept all moving parts & respect those parts. We all have our place.

[@vladtv]

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[@skinnyminnieog]

RZA just learned ppl and the art of persuasion. Plus he was into that 5% shit, black man being God etc

[@Saveyourbs]

Exactly

[@betonblack3621]

They all were into it

[@chris45627]

@@betonblack3621 Yeah but I think Rae and Ghost are have converted to orthodox islam now

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

@@chris45627 yeah he said in his book that he converted to Islam like 10 years ago.

[@chris45627]

@@yezmirsheppard-halika6892 Yeah I haven't read it but I remember seeing a Raekwon interview where he said went to Mecca

[@pharaohbronze]

love/hate relationship....thats the definition of family

[@MrBranko81]

Positive Energy Activates Controlled Emotions Author : RZA 👐

[@ThirtyThreeHipHop]

"Protons, Electrons, Atoms, Cause, Explosions" RZA 👐🏿👐🏿👐🏿 Watch Thirt-Three Hip Hop on KZbin

[@javisoprano1010]

You never make business decisions based on your emotions, leave them out !!!

[@aaronjones8094]

Glad actually pollitic n with some one of substance and character. The chef is legendary

[@Ferechili]

Confidence and God, creates success. These dudes master it! God bless my Gs

[@dominicthelordkabinga]

There’s a clip I saw on Sway’s talk Show were U-God is spazzing and complaining about RZA until RZA calls in. The way RZA spoke to U-God was some of the most boss shit I’ve ever heard. U-God literally went from “I’m no longer part of the group” to saying “Wu-tang Forever” in one minute.

[@emwebb10]

Need to hear This 😂

[@anier1582]

Much respect to Chef!

[@jaimainelee3609]

That’s called leadership. You can tell real quick the people who didn’t grow up with a father figure or business acumen. Every RZA (or Divine or Power) beef seems to go back to dudes who want to pull the brother/family card when the realities of a 10 way split and business matters come into play.

[@jonathanblaze1648]

"Control your emotions, Sprewell, at the same token." - Bobby Digital.

[@jkl1672]

Aye yo Rae I love wutang and what y’all did for rap but you was my favorite rapper out the group. Your first album changed my life.

[@marcelmayen1871]

I mean it’s tricky because like he said, at the end of the day none of these dudes would be where they are if it wasn’t for RZA.

[@minorityistheemcee7686]

When we get, when we get, when we get a little props and we really really get the way we got to go? THAT'S WHEN YOU KNOW IT'S ON!!

[@stockchartart1147]

If WU put out a fire album and did a tour they would blow right back up. Tell me who wouldn't go to WU concert? Especially if you get young dirty bastard to fill in for his dad.

[@BGdroopy]

✋🏼

[@graymaybe8587]

Ima be in that bitch lol 😂

[@desertdetroiter428]

Wu is still together BTW.

[@dexterroberts631]

Please, not odb son. He just mimic his father's style

[@theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437]

Not too many. 40 year olds have too much going on and real lives , same as lates 30s . 20 years olds dont want no WU . Look at the verzuz battle with 3 6 and Bone , crowd was DEAD

[@mato_fato_ma-ah-fala-falafel]

You didn’t come to agree with this shit 😂😂😂

[@HajjDawudWalid]

“Cult leader” is a funny label when in fact all effective leaders that bring together different personalities have CHARISMA and emotional intelligence. RZA seems to have been the most clever and the one with the most vision among the WU is all. Comparing him to being like a cult leader is too much.

[@aaroncoles3112]

RZA was a finesser

[@91Definite]

I do believe that…Cause think about it when it came to the contracts in the series with him and Divine! That 5 year plan worked in his favor when it didn’t work in everyone else’s sadly especially Dirty 😔.

[@dassolosyndikat5113]

Rza also finessed many wu-affiliates albums he only produced 1 joint on the album and was executive producer all the money probably went into his pockets.

[@91Definite]

@@dassolosyndikat5113 definitely! Sometimes I wonder if Shyheim got his money from the albums RZA stamped himself on 🤔? Although Shyheim had so many chances to leave the hood he just decided not to..But I don’t think he had a lot of money like that despite him being on TV and shit

[@rochekalifa2074]

finessed some crazy gangbanging street niggas into millionairs lmao yall just talking like rae , without rza his second album sounded like doodoo

[@JDHURF]

The Chef talkin' 'bout the Abbot is so much yes!

[@eadeskeith3]

I always noticed he stop listening to RZA directions when I listened to Rae 2nd album and there weren’t many RZA beats. I didn’t like Rae 2nd album and kept saying it seemed like he was on a different tip with WU. I get it business can destroy friendships, but I think he should have kept RZA in on his music.

[@RAA10382]

What’s interesting about that second album (IMMOBILARITY) is that if you listen to just the lyrics, Rae actually stepped his pen game up. Not that he was wack on The Purple Tape, but he was LYRICALLY better on IMMOBILARITY, only thing is that the beats were not up to par. Also, Ghostface was nowhere to be found. All those elements that made The Purple Tape a classic (RZA production and Ghost featured on most tracks) were missing.

[@marvinbennett8384]

Immobilarity was horrible lol. Ray my guy though

[@Omowalemayasa]

@@marvinbennett8384 the worst

[@marvinbennett8384]

@Wil Paul I know bout the Wu man !!!!! I know they style wasn't commercial wth . That album was just bad

[@dominicthelordkabinga]

Same with Ghost

[@IMakeBrooklynBeats]

After watching season 3 these interviews are that much more Classic!!

[@columbusohio72]

"He can talk you into anything" sound creepy af in a way. Especially in the music biz.

[@twooclock9458]

Those beats had em thinking he was supernatural

[@CampslewTraining]

I need the chef books... fuck that... I need these stories in full lol...

[@PharoahsKingdom]

buy the book. it's a good read

[@Dack720]

Rza is the only reason you blew up period it’s sad knowing how it all played out in the end but Wu will always be the greatest group ever in rap thanks to bob digi

[@bruceleroy2335]

I’m sorry but RZA sounds like a master manipulator! I see a lot of positive comments in the thread about RZA and I’m sure he’s a smart, strategic and intelligent dude but when I hear things like everybody put money up to get Wu-Wear started but none of them receive a dime from it, that’s just not cool…

[@willt4566]

Rae always dropping the jewelz! Real talk

[@Flight14Clique]

That title is spooky

[@SterlingChris-tion]

I NEED GHOSTFACE INTERVIEW NEXT 💯💯💯

[@REAL6]

Ghost and RZA.

[@SterlingChris-tion]

@@REAL6 💪🏾💪🏾

[@Queenofdacastle]

Not surprised to hear this at all lol.

[@DamionHamilton1277]

Crazy how RZA could control these wild crazy street dudes.

[@lioness-sx6fr]

Really is the master leader he controlled the whole group. He has a great mind!

[@cristiangutierrez7391]

What being weak minded gets you

[@TheSstretch68]

That’s why they call him BOBBY DIGITAL 😂😂😂

[@kaytalktv2458]

Rae look good!!!!!

[@jokermasmedia8091]

RZA is the only Wu Tang member on the Diddy list. 😂😂😂

[@77ZUUS]

Later on sources claim he became Bi. It’s also apparent through his artistry that’s he’s an occultist..so more than likely he was involved with some weird ritual Diddy type stuff at some point.

[@SirBobertThe3rd]

We form like voltron and rza the head.

[@NatTurnerswitBurnerz]

GZA*

[@LancePerkins-i3r]

One for me one for you two for me none for you 😂

[@johncampbell383]

When it comes to business and friendship it always gets mass !

[@jaimainelee3609]

Especially when a majority of the members have no baseline understanding of business

[@shoku72]

remember in Wutang American Saga, his house got flooded with shit with all dem tapes everywhere, I can see him trying to control his emotions 😂

[@brooklynboi11207]

Who else watched the Raekwon ad for his book..

[@carlosrob6494]

Uncle/Daddy is what they call me! Yeah me Carlos

[@kza2144]

I’m ready to hear the odb stories

[@cjparks7881]

RZA is the nucleus of Wu Tang

[@cactusjack2264]

We need a RZA Verzuz battle ASAP. I personally would like to see RZA vs Q-Tip, that would be a classic 💯

[@KardiFan2000]

You must be asleep...RZA battled DJ Premier last year. It's on KZbin, look it up.

[@cactusjack2264]

Will B. Smooth I know about that, I just think he need to battle Q-Tip, his battle with Preme wasn’t as good as a Wu-Tang vs Tribe Called Quest battle

[@tonye5604]

Wish he would have done the audio for his book

[@datniggaeazye.5968]

helluva title lol

[@yz9394]

That’s mad funny 😭😭😭

[@larenzohayes4453]

Glad, when are you going to get the Rza on????

[@williamwalsh1533]

Sounds like RZA is an MK Handler.

[@DNS0241]

Why can't we never get a full interview? Why do you upload by the question...is it because all you care about is revenue....smh

[@GGPhantom44]

That’s how business works

[@ReyHugoTelevision614]

It was a conflict of interest. RZA owns the logo, no members can use it. RZA is artist and producer and his brother is executive producer, they own publishing of the Wu, and piece of publishing of the solo joints, and RZA still gets paid as producer. The rest of the members are just artists. Very uneven, when RZA preaches brotherhood and one common cause. AND RZA & Divine created all kinds of Shell companies to cover a LOT up Not right.

[@columbusohio72]

Does ONE interview and breaks it up into 20 segments to bring more views to his channel

[@aaronstephenson9310]

Well, he does call himself the Abbott

[@anthonyali2889]

Yo Rae don't drink the WU- LAID. (My stand up is improving).

[@shaddaishalamshamir3481]

Yeah Rza is a very influential and charismatic brotha, can't take nothing away from that cat, like all the Wu members say he's the Abbot of the whole Wu outfit

[@sirjonlee]

The Abbott

[@Saveyourbs]

The Abbott of cash 💰

[@deazysmoove7497]

I believe it cuz there ain't no way I'm giving my homie 5 years of my life to get famous

[@ericellis7804]

Is that true, behinger owns the word trigger, is this true. External mic, producer's is trigger I bet now. How is that possible, I bet I'm right.

[@TheOnlyRodgers]

It’s called … BRO SHUT UP AND LISTEN 😂

[@samsneadd]

He is the master sensei

[@db3crashcoursecinema]

They Don't call him the Abbott of Shaolin HIP HOP for Nothing!!!!!!

[@yusaweys7361]

Me and the RZA connect

[@trevorjames4619]

My “C’s” go wit’ his “C’s”, marry his “C’s”, that’s how we keep Wu Tang money all up in the family “ Ghost face : Glaciers of ice

[@dominicthelordkabinga]

*seeds

[@jimone732]

Lol..that's funny shit.rza a mastermind

[@ralphgwynn9325]

The Chef!!! Wu Tang forever!!!

[@RocRockas]

😂😂I'm the Rza

[@RappersDigest]

Rae The Truth

[@Amillionfamily]

They real funny that’s like saying dr Dre and suge knight didn’t supposed to have more money than there artist RZA was both in Wu-tang everybody ending up getting a egos once they got money and had other people in there ears telling them negative stuff

[@MIKEWU-hw5ug]

WUTANG FOREVER

[@RZARECK-nw5dg]

Rza made you should send him a check every month

[@Warrentertainment]

I believe it

[@elyons83]

Nah if a nigga love ya he gon pay u 💯