What was the origin story of the Wu-Tang Clan?
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Show Notes
In honor of the upcoming Final Tour by the Wu-Tang Clan, we are discussing their origin story as seen in episode 1 of the 2019 documentary series Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men.
Robert Diggs (RZA) and the other members of the Wu-Tang Clan are introduced as survivors of difficult circumstances who found solace in hip-hop, kung fu cinema, and the Five Percent Nation.
Topics discussed:
- The economic conditions and racial tensions in Staten Island
- Family ties and bonds forged in Park Hill
- The Five Percent Nation's teachings
- RZA almost going to jail for 8 years
- Kung fu and the martial arts aesthetic
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Our episodes on Nas: Time Is Illmatic and Beats, Rhymes, and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
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