*GZA (1992 – present)
*Method Man (1992 – present)
*Raekwon (1992 – present)
*Ghostface Killah (1992 – present)
*Inspectah Deck (1992 – present)
U-God (1992 – 2004, 2004 – present)
Masta Killa (1992 – present)
Cappadonna (2000, 2007 – present) [1][2]
Former members
Ol' Dirty Bastard (deceased) (1992 – 2004)
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The Wu-Tang Clan is a New York City-based hip-hop group, which consists of: RZA, GZA,
Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol'
Dirty Bastard. They are also frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, whose
status as an official member is in dispute (see below). They were formed in (and are generally
associated with) the New York City borough of Staten Island (referred to by members as
"Shaolin"), though some of its members originate from Brooklyn.
One of the most critically and commercially successful hip hop groups of all time, Wu-Tang Clan
rose to fame with their uncompromising brand of hardcore hip hop music, and their success
enabled all of its members to pursue solo careers, with varying degrees of success. They have
introduced and launched the careers of numerous other affiliated artists and groups,[3] often
collectively known as the Wu-Tang Killa Bees.[4] In 2007, MTV ranked Wu-Tang the 5th
greatest Hip-hop group of all time.
Discography
Main articles: Wu-Tang Clan discography and List of Wu-Tang Clan affiliate albums
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993)
Wu-Tang Forever (1997)
The W (2000)
Iron Flag (2001)
8 Diagrams (2007)
Wu Tang-Unpredictable- 2007- MP3
Ghostface Killah
Background information
Birth name
Dennis Coles*
Born
May 9, 1970 (age 39)
*Origin
Staten Island, New York, United States
Genres
Hip hop
Years active
1991–present
Labels
Razor Sharp, Epic, Starks Enterprises, Def Jam
*Associated acts
Wu-Tang Clan,
MF DOOM
