With warm weather approaching that can only mean one thing — concert season! And one of the most famed rap groups of all time will hit the road this summer. Wu-Tang Clan is going back on tour!
The musical geniuses behind smash hits like Cash Rules Everything Around Mean (C.R.E.A.M) and Protect Ya Neck are set to hit the road this summer, according to TMZ. And even better is that their fellow rap group Run The Jewels will also tour with them.
“The Wu-Tang Clan are eyeing their retirement from touring. But not without spreading their razor-sharp lyrical darts all over the country with their rap smash bros Run The Jewels!!!” TMZ wrote.
“In June, the pioneering hip hop group from Shaolin will embark on a 27-city tour. With Killer Mike, El-P, and Trackstar The DJ. And they’re emptying the vault and performing tons of rarity records!!!”
RZA Sounds Off on ‘Special Moment’
Ahead of the tour, famed Wu-Tang member RZA called the final tour a “special moment,” for the group.
“Wu-Tang Clan has shown the world many chambers throughout our career; this tour is called The Final Chamber,” RZA said in the statement.
“This is a special moment for me and all my Wu brothers to run around the globe together one more time and spread the Wu swag, music, and culture.”
He also added, that doing one final tour for their longtime fans, was also a point of emphasis. Noting that attendees of the tour will have the opportunity to hear material that has not been released.
“Most importantly to touch our fans and those who have supported us throughout the years,” RZA added.
“On this tour, we’re playing songs we’ve never played before to our audience and me and our production team have designed a Wu-Tang show unlike anything you’ve ever seen. And to top it off, we’ve got the amazing Run the Jewels on our side.”