Wu-Tang Clan Invade New York City
Over 3,000 eager -- and eventually intoxicated -- Wu-Tang Clan fans waited almost three hours to see the eight-man act rock the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York on January 12. It was well worth the wait. The GZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, U-God and Masta Killa stormed the stage with a deep entourage of Killa Bees in tow -- but no RZA. Before the audience could object to the RZA's absence, the crew launched into 'Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothing to F--- With,' before performing every single Wu-Tang hit.
"The energy you give to us ... we gonna give back to ya'll," Method Man -- known for stage diving and crowd surfing --assured. Meth delivered a rousing rendition of 'Method Man' before passing the microphone over to Raekwon for 'Criminology' and 'Ice Cream.'
Wu-Tang managed to perform almost every track off 1993's 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers),' from 'Protect Ya Neck' and 'C.R.E.A.M.' to 'Bring Da Ruckus' and 'Shame on a N----,' with every member grabbing the mic at least once.
Before wrapping up the show, the Clan called Ol' Dirty Bastard's mother to the stage to help the crew pay tribute to their fallen comrade with a performance of 'Shimmy Shimmy Ya.'
ODB's mother wasn't the only surprise guest. Slick Rick came to support the Clan and Erykah Badu strolled onstage to sing 'Happy Birthday' to Raekwon. Before exiting the stage, Raekwon made a plea for the Clan and all other hip-hop acts snubbed by mainstream radio. "Ya'll n----- better start repping real hip-hop," Raekwon demanded. "Don't let them fool you."
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