Earlier today (Feb. 13), ABC News published a special feature with members of the Wu-Tang Clan, who spoke on how they’ve managed to maintain longevity within Hip Hop. “We’re true to the game, but we’re true to each other. We’re true to the foundation,” said Cappadonna, while RZA added, “We love Hip Hop [and] we appreciate what Hip Hop culture has blessed us with as a unit. We always say [that] when that Wu-Tang ‘W’ goes up, we come to the core.”

RZA then explained the origin behind the group’s iconic name. “Wu-Tang was based on a kung fu movie called Shaolin vs. Wu Tang. And Wu-Tang was the sword technique, it was considered the best sword technique. So, being we felt we had the best lyrics in the game, we had to have something that represents the best sword style.”

Raekwon chimed in on the group’s intent to remain as authentic as possible. “We had to be able to come in, and back up everything that we’re talkin’ about, and give them the real reality of what we represent from Staten Island,” he expressed.

As REVOLT previously reported, the Wu-Tang Clan announced that they would begin the first dates of their Las Vegas residency during Super Bowl LVIII weekend. The collective will return to The Theater at Virgin Hotels for two additional shows in March.

“Hip Hop is rich in its content and what it offers creatively to an audience,” RZA stated back in December 2023 about their decision to hold a residency. “I think the art form has evolved. I’m in that spirit of loving where there’s a hub of art, and then loving that I — in my talent and the Wu-Tang brothers — can add to that hub, and of course eventually invite more Hip Hop artists to come and play in this sandbox with us.”