During a recent trip to TBS’ Conan, RZA talked about his acting in “Californication,” his “RZA World” app and wanting to play chess against Jay-Z. The Wu-Tang emcee/producer also shared his take on why chess should be played in schools to promote analytical moves in life.
When discussing his role on “Californication,” The Abbot acknowledged that the show requires a lot of nudity. However, he has not been asked to bare all yet.
“So far, they have not asked me to get naked. I’m in shape though so I would not mind. If I had to take it off, I’d probably increase the ratings,” he shared. “It depends on the situation, man. But hey, I’m in shape, kid.”
As talk moved on to chess, RZA said he’d enjoy a chess match against a fellow artist and recent collaborator, Jay-Z.
“[Jay-Z] does play, actually,” he said. “I heard he plays vertical chess. I’ve never played that yet but I’m looking forward to it. Jigga’s my man. I love Jay-Z but I would love to get on the chess board with him. Maybe we could get Don King to promote it [laughing]. Right? Pay-Per-View: RZA and Jay-Z Chess Match!”
The conversation came up because of his “RZA’s World App.” RZA said chess is an important part of the app and added that he feels it can help children in many ways.
“The reason I put chess in my application was because growing up in my neighborhood, we always never think before we do. So, teenage pregnancy or a lot of violence, because we are not very analytical. Chess, to me, teaches analytical skills. So, I advise chess for children so you could think before you move. Forecast your life; forecast your day…I think chess in school, music in school and all the arts, we gotta keep putting that inside our schools because it gives our children a better chance.”
More from the interview, including a brief talk about his various nicknames, can be found below.
RELATED: RZA, Run DMC’s Rev Run, DJ Khaled & More Share Stories For BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song”
YO THATS THAT REAL TALK, GOD!!!!
Wise words from the Abbot!
Wu Tang is for the children!!
RZA is a boss. Anything he puts his mind to he does. Became a mogul, legendary rapper, producer. Focused on movie soundtracks, got work in big movies. Look at him now, directing, writing, and starring in his own movies. Always been an inspirational brother. Always willing to share his knwledge too. The books he put out were excellent. Long live The RZA.
co sign
RZA is a Boss, and real recognize real.
pretty wack playing in californication
yo i heard hes basically playing himself
Yeah pretty wack having a role on some shitty golden globe/emmy winning show. What a loser. Should have auditioned for a role on a cool show like Gossip Girl. Fuckin RZA.
Loser? Nigga u mad RZA get more ass than you’ll ever see let alone that playboy Duchovny. Nigga been done fucked hoes inside spaceship movie sets in alien costumes and shit. You gotta tell a bitch to be quiet cause you in yo moms basement. NIGGA PLEASE!
@ Russell Jones:
I think you need some serious help Russel. Are you so happy that RZA is getting pussy. What about you? Probably you getting a lot of dick but it is what it is
I remember Lil Wayne playin Scrabble with some talk show host a while back, I’d love to play that with him and curbstomp his candyass
JAY’S BY FAR THE MOST INTELLIGENT RAPPERS EVER.
We weren’t aware that the omniscient Jay-Z was actually more than one single entity. Thanks for enlightening!
Wu-Tang is forever for real.
Rzarector!
How about Jay Z versus Lil Gayne in a chess match?
LOL!!!!!!
One of the coolest cats to ever walk the planet right there telling youth in the hood to be chess nerds! P.ositive E.nergy A.ctivates C.onstant E.levation
Long live the great RZA!
WU-TANG FOREVER
WU-TANG FOREVER
I dig RZA’s mentality. This dude will always be relevant to me! Wu-Tang forever indeed! bong bong
Wu Tang for ever
That was refreshing reading that, thanks RZA. Californication is the shit!!…Right along with House of Lies and How To Make It In America.
Nice
THIS “Anonymous” I REALLY THOUGHT YOU HAD SOME SENCE IN YOUR COMMENTS, ALWAYS HAVE READ YOURS 1ST AND THE JUDGED THE SONG MYSELF, BUT YOU SAYING REAL RECOGNIZE REAL AND THEN GON DISSING THE GOD !!! DA FUCK OUTA HERE KID RIZA IS KING OF WU. NO SONG I’VE EVER HEARD HAD BEATS LIKE WU. BEATS THAT FIGHT WITH EACH OTHER !!!
“My beats travel like a vortex, through your spine
to the top of your cerebrum cortex
Make you feel like you bust a nut from raw sex
Enter through your right ventricle clog up your bloodstream
now terminal, like Grand Central Station
Program fat baselines, on Novation”
“REAL RECOGNIZE REAL” BITCH PLEASE . . .
OH YEAH “ANONYMOUS” I CANT REPLY SO I’LL BE POSTING LIKE I ALWAYS DOES !!