Raekwon on Calling Wu-Tang's Co-Founder Divine a "Piece of S***" (Part 24)

[@EliteBlackSash]

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

[@ApharmdCX]

FACTZ!

[@Ilovechicago100]

Exactly

[@scienz]

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

[@Powerule23]

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

[@hammisreal9369]

Rae and Ghost are the best 2 in Wu

[@enriquesalazar2538]

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

[@enriquesalazar2538]

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

[@shinaemmanuel4993]

Word..

[@raymondayala5355]

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

[@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014]

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

[@gripfrmyo]

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

[@darkethereal]

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

[@milskillz123]

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

[@elichisley3031]

Book is great

[@milskillz123]

@@elichisley3031 yeah I think I’m going to have to pick that one up

[@killuminati6566]

That makes one of us

[@gb_the_accuser]

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

[@milskillz123]

@@gb_the_accuser is that in his book?

[@seancarter7954]

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

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Tooooo funny and real🤐🤣😂

[@AsiaJohnson-w8q]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@r3dical1]

st saying the truth about wu tang and nobody dosent want him to get interviewd by rza f that rat... check st interview

[@KD_SWAGGER]

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

[@williamcapone5457]

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

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@williamcapone5457 💪🏻

[@ErinDeNis]

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

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@ErinDeNis Salute!

[@kim-robinsylow3486]

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

[@ryanadams4065]

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

[@naturalimmunity7007]

Yep

[@19zach75]

U GOD said it too in an VladTV interview.

[@RJNumber45]

Word

[@ryanadams4065]

@@19zach75 I forgot about that one

[@primeninja9]

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

[@Ajxni]

Wu Tang is the pin post of why groups rarely have longevity in Hip Hop. Too much ego's, too much bitching, too much holding shit inside. I tried to be a leader of a group on a LOCAL level far as musically and that shit was a HEADACHE and it was only 5 fucking members and only 4 rapped. But people get lazy, complacent, want a voice in things they have absolutely ZERO experience in. It's just a very tough situation because people are never really on the SAME page. Like you can't expect to be just a rapper and expect extra income outside of what your job is, people want a slice as the people who is actually running the label, managing the artists, booking shows and tours for the artist, running MERCH, ENGINEERING THE SESSIONS. I can be the lead member of the group who rap as well as do the managing, booking, merchandise and engineering and you will have people who just show up to rap verses and hear themselves expecting YOUR CUT. It's honestly such a ridiculous mindset to have if you ONLY JUST RAP...if you want more money CONTRIBUTE MORE TO THE SUCCESS

[@samsneadd]

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

[@jamesrutherford1475]

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

[@the_cheap_ones]

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

[@kevindube7096]

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

[@videojones9884]

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

[@Israel-nb7ip]

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

[@repentyasharahla7632]

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

[@sibusisogumede94]

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

[@Israel-nb7ip]

@@repentyasharahla7632 actually after listening to Wu I started using those words back in the 90s...let's not forget jewels either.

[@Israel-nb7ip]

@@sibusisogumede94 he's not 100% incorrect, though. This interview aside, Vlad does disproportionately focus on black drama, beefs and traumatic experiences. I don't have a problem with that if he's willing to have an educated conversation on it...but often he isn't. He isn't equipped to talk about alot of it because he doesn't understand history or sociology nor does he have the lived experiences to relate.

[@DustyC75080]

THANJ YOU. Feel the same way.

[@whatistau]

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

[@tydawbanks7107]

When my nigga described the album as a “ugly baby, but’s is our baby” is a reminder why we love the Wu, Slang Doctors, it was a whole new form of communication in Hip Hop, and it was 🔥🔥🔥salute Wu Tang Forever!!!

[@MrProfessional777]

What Album was he talking about was the "Ugly Baby"?

[@marcuseversley3334]

@@MrProfessional777 8 Diagrams

[@ohmythirdeye]

@@marcuseversley3334 I was searching for this answer, ty

[@azee1v1]

Was still better than iron flag

[@illastration1]

@@azee1v1 nothing as good as y'all been warned on 8 diagrams though

[@enrico7320]

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

[@JayP787]

For real.. seem like he was bout to drop a 16 right after a skit lol

[@diligent8299]

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

[@rzagza11]

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

[@thedon0516]

They should hope on dem Daringer beats that Griselda be on

[@christopher399]

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

[@illdrumatik391]

@@thedon0516 I rather hear Apollo brown

[@thedon0516]

@@illdrumatik391 If Wu Tang ever decide to drop another album, they should recruit a large variety of producers. Madlib, The Alchemist, Erik The Architect , DJ Premier, Hitboy, Apollo, etc

[@waynemartin5784]

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

[@catloungelove]

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

[@caliking4542]

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

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

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

[@quadjaysport]

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

[@antfrancis9941]

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

[@boris_toejoe]

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

[@TheSupremeDunk]

lets get this caaaaaash

[@Justice098]

@@antfrancis9941 lol

[@jaehjona]

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

[@BrooklynStormTrooper]

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

[@ibrayo5535]

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

[@Saveyourbs]

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

[@rickellewilliams]

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

[@shock_money]

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

[@91Definite]

@@rickellewilliams That episode had everybody fucked up 😂! RZA sounded like the Devil for some reason 🤔! “5 years?! The judge wasn’t give you 5 years BACK IN OHIO 🗣️!” To throw that shit in RZA’s face? If I was RZA I would’ve had to fight Rae you ain’t gonna throw my trouble situation in my face

[@timmyggztv]

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

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

Agreed!

[@MultiKadafi]

First time u spoke some sense 🙌

[@IllDawgable]

Everybody's a legend.

[@ErinDeNis]

Agreed

[@SeanCagney-hb9yx]

He has a top 10 album of all times IMO, flawless classic.

[@veefuturo435]

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

[@TheSupremeDunk]

KNUCKLEHEADZ

[@patrickpiculell1742]

Don’t play me like I got flower pot head

[@frankzappa951]

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

[@Chefcoldy]

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

[@pointreazonTV]

I gotta see that show in its totality

[@CrazyBarsnLines]

I love the show God, super clean no dark shit

[@MrJohnnyLighting]

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

[@peachulemon]

​@@pointreazonTV it's good

[@pointreazonTV]

@@peachulemon Thank You

[@brokell2001]

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

[@Saveyourbs]

You can cop it or not.

[@R-Mean1000]

Whats the meaning of your comment? ​@@Saveyourbs

[@DTecksVision]

When he said "1 for you 1 for me 2 for you 1 , 2 for me" I started getting excited

[@waynemartin5784]

😂🤣yooooo same for me took a nigga back like 26years

[@DTecksVision]

@@waynemartin5784 legendary 🤣

[@PontFlair]

​@@waynemartin5784yeah LOL, that Only Built For Cuban Linx s___

[@lovechildtre4961]

The ugly baby analogy is hilarious 😂

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

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

[@f8c3themusic]

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

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

@@f8c3themusic right. I get why grown men wouldn't appreciate someone else making decisions for them but can you blame RZA? It's a thankless job having to make the tough decisions on what's best for everyone. I'm sure RZA knows they'll hate him for it but they can't say he wasn't right in the end

[@brianfitzpatrick9949]

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

[@bobbyg3989]

@@brianfitzpatrick9949 If that was the case why didn’t Rzas other groups ever blow up like the original group?

[@jamalvines2133]

@@bobbyg3989 COMMON SENSE, THEY WASN'T PROMOTED WELL. EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT BUSINESS BEFORE TALKING

[@staircaseradio6284]

“ yo that’s a ugly baby b !! We love it cause it’s our baby but it’s a ugly baby tho” 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@Omegaphats]

That " Shaolin vs Wu Tang" album highly underrated

[@KtotheG]

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

[@Armando316]

I liked it better than Cuban Links 2

[@Omegaphats]

@@Armando316 Cuban Linx 2 another greatly underrated album. It came out same day as Jay Z album I can't remember which one. I remember though because I actually listened to Cuban Links 2 before I ever heard the first Cuban Links lol

[@Armando316]

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

[@Omegaphats]

@@Armando316 I was super late to the Wu but when it's timeless art it last forever

[@cbrown940]

Regardless how the issues were resolved, Chef sounds reasonable, and that should help get to the best resolutions. Valid.

[@norap71]

Reasonable? Bruh is dragging personal biz with a nigga he called his brother to promote a book in an interview with DJ Vlad “It bothers me when the gods get to actin like the broads”

[@williemiller2784]

Watch wu tang season 3 . This dude had a problem with master killa & ugod getting paid like the rest of the clan. Maybe you were the problem, not divine 🤔

[@dakotafromdatown2165]

“Divine Waiting on These Royalties Takes too Long Its Like Waiting on Babies It Makes Me Want to Slay Thee” - Ghostface (Rainy Dayz)

[@goldeneyemusicverse]

🤯

[@chazellis9904]

That went over my head for years

[@tuk843]

Factoid

[@amunitionmanyaga299]

Biggie dissed ghostface for that verse on "kick in the door"

[@lexdadon]

1 for you, 2 for me 😂

[@losouknoso22]

“One for u one two for me” son he even talks like the skits he does lmao 🤣 that’s classic

[@TheSupremeDunk]

lmaooo Plug: 1 for you...2 for me.....2 for you....1,2,3 for me Ghost : Nigga I'll smack fuckers outta you Rae: This aint even enough grams over here

[@losouknoso22]

@@TheSupremeDunk all we need now is ghost coming back to vlad n detailing his stabbing talkin bout “niggas try to assassinate me”

[@TheSupremeDunk]

@@losouknoso22 lmmfaooooooo exactly "I just seen 5 fiends around the nigga son"

[@losouknoso22]

@@TheSupremeDunk lmao 🤣

[@TheKenkennyg]

@@losouknoso22 talking about check what happened out of state 🤣

[@goodetodd5731]

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

[@MOREBEATSTV]

I’m so glad he said “one for you, one for me, two for you, one two for me” i been using that for years 😅

[@tf7622]

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

[@OXHAMMERSTONE_NYC]

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

[@bigstone1293]

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

[@OXHAMMERSTONE_NYC]

@@bigstone1293 Actually my brother I know quite a deal about supreme mathematics As well as the nation of gods and earth

[@freddycabrera837]

@@OXHAMMERSTONE_NYC then why would you comment the original comment first?

[@OXHAMMERSTONE_NYC]

@@freddycabrera837 my original comment was meant to be surface level, shallow. I'm not going into the intricacies of supreme mathematics, symbolism, the black power movements and the nation, under a damn KZbin video. That also doesn't mean that my original comment is untrue.

[@donmegadonmega3533]

Venom Mob X Wu Tang

[@RichyLillz26]

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

[@divinediggs3659]

😂

[@KingSe7en]

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

[@chubbybaby1284]

It’s tough mixing business & friendship….

[@allreal3852]

Doesn't have to be. But it seems every time big money comes into mfs get greedy and big headed.

[@parissaxton5094]

@@allreal3852 every last one of them. Last one now is like A.S.A.P. Mob but when was the last they did anything together? Like album wise.

[@marky_mawrk]

@@parissaxton5094 back in 2017

[@mrmotown1004]

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

[@Lawd_Treesh]

It's very hard to top yourself off

[@bombay3201]

The mafia dont respect him

[@vincentsmith8284]

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

[@christopher399]

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

[@OmarScruggs]

Rich and Black with Nas on that Shaolin album was my shit

[@bluetheory2]

Solid joint

[@duecetre87]

"Mike Tyson disciple, trifle wit my pen it's a rifle, 16 ways to shoot you through ya Chrysler, Duke..."

[@Rellbronjames9]

On God

[@DEMediaDrive]

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

[@borisgouma3994]

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

[@marcusdy1974]

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

[@lexdadon]

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

[@Beep.Boop.Bop.]

Raekwon keeps it a buck at all times. Respect

[@joshingram071]

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

[@jamalvines2133]

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

[@daddyfamlittle6262]

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

[@indigoGoddess7]

@@daddyfamlittle6262 Who created the title for this? It wasn’t Raekwon and he did state very clearly that there were times they said he was a cool guy who meant well, but other times it was business. Some people don’t require a lot of verbiage in order to get their point across. Re-watch the video if you missed a few things.

[@lowlowseesee]

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

[@spiderant00]

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

[@Zenno5]

While I agree to a point, Wu definitely isn't the same, I don't agree with Rae 100% either. Because it's not like Shaolin vs Wu was so great either, nor did it really have that same style or feel. It sounded more like the albums before 8 Diagrams that he's complaining about. And it's not like any of the Wu members really have matched their old selves, exceptions being occasional Ghost or Meth, and actually Masta Killa's star shined a bit later than the rest. If I'm being 100, you could tell Rae's energy hasn't even been the same since Wu Forever. Not to say he hasn't made great songs and good albums, but you can even hear it in his voice, in his lyrics, in his demeanor, he doesn't have that same hunger. You could tell it's taken a lot of out of him and he's tired. Too much pride and drama between so many members makes it hard to function as a group, as much as they try. They would really all need to swallow their pride - ALL of them - and actually come together as a unit. But even then, their minds aren't where they were, and music isn't the same thing that it was almost 30 years ago. Wish it wasn't the case but sadly it seems true.

[@christopher399]

The only reason why I don't consider Wu Tang the best, is because I don't think they have as strong catalogue as other groups do. 36 Chambers is amazing, yes... But what about all of the albums that came out after that? As a group, they weren't able to keep up the quality. I disagree with the notion that Wu Tang in 2021 should be the same as Wu Tang in 1993 though. It would be boring as hell if they made the same music for three decades. I encourage artists to push the limits and try new things.

[@Zenno5]

@@christopher399 oh definitely. I just mean you can tell the hunger and energy was lost along the line somewhere. Which happens to most artists, to be fair. I just think in context of Raes comments, it sounds like even in his own upset he had been reaching for the old sound that he hadn't been able to attain outside of wu either. I honestly put shaolin VS wu right next to the other wu albums that came out in that time period. Not better nor worse.

[@christopher399]

@@Zenno5 Plenty of artists manage to make quality music for decades. I don't think Wu Tang is among them... But members of Wu Tang are though. Ghostface Killah has been making pretty strong music for decades. Inspectah Makes good music with Czarface, but I don't think I'd care too much if it hadn't been for Czarface. I think that group brought him back to form. Method Man is ok, but I don't think he makes very good music. It's surprising. If anyone would've had a thriving solo career in Wu, I would've thought it was him. He just doesn't seem to be able to put together all that interesting albums, and his flow is ... It's ok now. He no longer uses that singing/rapping flow that made him so unique. U-God has picked up his pace too, these last few years. Raekwon was always the most boring to me, but if you liked him in the 90's, you'll like him now. Masta Killah has slowed his flow waaaaay too much for my taste. I feel myself dozing off whenever he raps. I wish he'd speed up his flow again. He has a good voice. RZA has been inactive as a rapper, but he never disappoints when he raps. I'm thrilled to see he is back to releasing new solo music again. I wish GZA did the same. He sounded like he was falling asleep on Pro Tools, but he's got his energy back again. Overall, I think Ghostface Killah has had a pretty strong solo career. He may have a few duds here and there, but then he'll return with a new album that is just awesome. He knows how to put together good albums. He is also not afraid of trying new things. If I had a say, I'd tell them to just forget Wu Tang and focus on making solo music. (And in Method Man's case... Maybe get someone onboard who knows how to put together a good album.) I'm actually a fan, by the way. I just don't blindly love everything they do. Call it tough love from a big fan. I've actually met several Wu members and affiliates! I have a few signed stuff from them, including Method Man and Masta Killa, who I give the toughest love to 🤣 I just want them to make good music! They have the talent for it. But they're not working together as a group, so just disband and focus on solo stuff. Maybe do a few Wu shows every now and then, but they are obviously not in the right place to make group music.

[@spiderant00]

@@christopher399 just to add some clarification I don't expect them to be the exactly the same as in 93 because that would be impossible. They are older now and don't have that same youthful energy, drive and hunger they had 30. years ago. In order to have longevity Artists definitely have to change and evolve with the times but I think its also vital to keep certain aspects in place that captured long time fans those many years ago. Jay z is the perfect example of this. Jay still have that classic braggadocious, witty hustler Jay z energy but at the same time he still shows growth and maturity. I get where rza was coming from in wanting to make a more mature album i just think they missed the mark. Some words that comes to my mind when I think of early wu-tang is originality, creativity ,versatility, street and RAW. its nothing wrong with experimenting and adapting but it's still got to be raw and potent. That's wu-tang to me. If they don't have it in them like that anymore then I rather them not make an album over making a weak album any day. It would be dope if they could come together one last time and give the world a classic.

[@Foresight_Dreamer]

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

[@joshuahendrix8615]

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

[@jackiegreen1692]

Gotta Respect Raekwon For Speaking His Mind !

[@coldsholda]

Raekwon my favorite member he shows Italians so much respect he def grew up around some real ones

[@travelinman]

Vlad’s title is a little misleading. These dudes still deal with each other on some level.

[@siyi...esmayoool8969]

5:19 - “…loyalty ain’t capital letters no more…” (THAT’S A FUCKING BAR)

[@RealiveSoul]

Best Raekwon interview yet

[@thejeneralj.u.-iceforever6706]

🗣️ 1 for you, 1 for me. 2 for you, 1, 2 for me. 3 for you, 1, 2, 3 for me. 😄 I laughed my ass off that at 15 on "Knuckleheadz" and I'm still laughing my ass off that at 43.

[@kingroyaltytrucking9353]

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

[@LeafErikson]

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

[@bigdaddypiggy]

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

[@heyitsme1534]

2 dudes I just love as people are KGR and Rae. They’re just cool ass dude’s. Just regular people and keep it humble.

[@michaelstrong4823]

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

[@Ason19]

Does anybody else miss that authentic East New York accent on tracks? Now everybody sounds like they from East Atlanta or Louisiana even if they're not.

[@maroon9273]

Facts even Chicago as well with outside youngins using there lingo.

[@omaraly4522]

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

[@chan2009ify]

His parter and girl??

[@dxp96]

@@chan2009ify Im guessing Raekwon might be poly, so he has a girla nd a 3rd partner he's with, polyamory definitely sound like some Wutang shit 😂😂

[@whodat1884]

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

[@Unculturedcurrency]

I love Rae but in the end of the day Rza and Divine created the business that put all y’all on. That’s what they don’t seem to understand that without them it was unlikely we would know who Rae is. Pay your dues and without Wu there would not of been a Rae

[@ReyHugoTelevision614]

Divine managing Wu along with RZA being the producer, artist, and part owner of the label, all became a conflict of interest.

[@divinediggs3659]

😂

[@Unclejamsarmy]

@@divinediggs3659it seems like y’all stole tens of millions of dollars. Does math get a cut every time the Wu logo is used? Howd the members not see any Wu wear money? Why would transparent accounting be an issue if there’s nothing to hide? Are multiple members lying for decades straight about all these things?

[@Rybread7]

2:56 "Yo, this is a ugly baby right here" lol 🤣😂🤣 Raekwon is hilarious

[@luckyluciano6939]

The Shaolin and the Wu-Tang could be dangerous

[@RedRanger_]

🤺

[@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM]

Sounds like the most reasonable and productive beef ever.

[@HiPHOPx87]

Beef? That not beef. Chill son

[@IMakeBrooklynBeats]

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

[@MinoTunes]

“Loyalty aint capital letters no more” Raekwon the chef

[@lordkariftheemperor9777]

“Ugly baby “ instantly a classic line

[@daviddelgado6411]

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

[@xavieramiot5259]

It’s hit different after today episode

[@KoolCatGio]

Pt24? Please make these longer so we don't have search up by parts , their internet must be dial up still

[@olivergutierrez4055]

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

[@jamous3226]

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

[@8bitboxing]

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

[@SonniBlack180]

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

[@ViolenceCity]

You could hear it in the music. This is why I am not even mad about that Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album.

[@artlifeculture]

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

[@mistahmst]

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

[@rubski-ds9yc]

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

[@artlifeculture]

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

[@artlifeculture]

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

[@artlifeculture]

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

[@fyreleomh1896]

He must be talking about A Better Tomorrow. That is the only album from the WU that I listened to halfway and never touched again. I was not feeling that.

[@TheJoe676767]

Yeah 100! Me too

[@ceriousshine2219]

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

[@MzRonJ79]

Vlad please drop the whole interview. We the people have been patiently waiting

[@RJNumber45]

Shaolin vs Wutang is wildly underrated and slept on

[@sneeshhDnaSS]

Part 24 is crazzy

[@dougstyles]

Divine was shady. And everyone could tell RZAs beats were slipping. Maybe because he was selling his best work independently to other artists. Dre and Timberland get close to a million per track. Idk about RZA.

[@TheFrankwhite81]

Because you were young and naïve and then you become wise and business savvy

[@reimourrpower9357]

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

[@djrobflow]

FAMILY PROBLEMS 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 happens to all of us! Blessings, I felt that!

[@anthonysalcedo3740]

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

[@lbseason540]

"Yo this shit is ugly baby right here"😂😂.. Got to love Rae slang

[@AAAA-nv5cf]

Correction: John never respected Paul, he respected Dellacrosse which is why he waited as long as he did to get Paul killed

[@Edward.E.Nigma.]

Nobody gives a fuck. U got the point.

[@TheKenkennyg]

@@Edward.E.Nigma. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@gilbertnicholas1582]

Take a shot every time Raekwon refers to the mafia

[@daveharttify]

Shaolin vs Wu-Tang was a really good album.

[@Wardemonxi]

Even the interview got cadence and flow.

[@Roryloves.]

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

[@BirdsGang87]

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

[@billiondollarambition]

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

[@yobwoc1000]

Meth vs Chef is the first thing that came to my mind when he brought up the movie.

[@yobwoc1000]

@@chillvibed Biscuits is a good one too.

[@AQuestionofCharacter]

That is incredible that it turned slightly into a parallel to the actual Shaolin vs Wu Tang movie.

[@user-ue9xz3mp1p]

Forever was an amazing album,,,, classic

[@anthonyperales8140]

“One for you two for me” had that Knuckleheadz intro. Shit legendary

[@xolanijozi8375]

Golden arms delivery in that joint and the beat that track is hilarious

[@visionaire4D]

Shaolin vs Wu Tang 🔥🔥🔥