Method Man‘s far reach within the Hip Hop community still has its limitations, and he has now come to terms with it.
On Sunday (June 2), he and Redman took the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
Although a number of veterans such as Big Daddy Kane, EPMD and Jadakiss also performed at the event, the bill was mostly dominated by younger artists like Doja Cat, Sexyy Red, Gunna and many more — this is perhaps why the Wu-Tang Clan spitter doesn’t plan on returning to the annual gathering.
“Not our crowd at all,” he wrote in the comments section of an Instagram post of his performance. “Thanks again, New York and the whole tri-state (that showed up to the event) plus Pete[er Rosenberg] and Ebro [Darden] I got love for you guys, but never again.. at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.. #nevercomingback”
A day before the event in New York, Black Thought, Common and Freeway hooked up with Method Man and Redman for an all-star remix of “4,3,2,1” at J.Period’s Live Mixtape set at Roots Picnic over the weekend.
During the show, The Roots MC spit new verses over classic beats such as Wu-Tang Clan‘s “Protect Ya Neck,” Method Man’s “Bring the Pain” and Redman’s “Tonight’s Da Night.”
The five rappers then joined forces to perform a new rendition of “4,3,2,1,” which appeared on LL Cool J‘s 1997 album Phenomenon and originally featured DMX, Canibus and Master P.
Following the remix of the classic posse cut, Black Thought continued to spit over other iconic tracks such as Raekwon‘s “Ice Cream” and GZA‘s “Shadowboxin.'”
Questlove, who organizes the annual festival in Philadelphia, celebrated the moment all five rappers were on stage and also shared some history about the gathering to his followers on Instagram.
“30 Years Ago Today w. 6 one way tickets in hand we took a risk and left our beloved City Of Philadelphia for the shaky shores of Londontown — specifically Camden — the East Village Of London,” he wrote. “2 weeks into our stay we did our first festival (a last min side stage add on to [Glastonbury]) and we promised hook or crook we would bring a festival to our city.”
He added: “In 2008 that dream came true when the first @rootspicnic came to fruition […] This moment was epic: @methodmanofficial @redmangilla @phillyfreeway @common @jperiodbk @stroelliot & their fearless leader @blackthought making it look so easy. Thank You Philadelphia.”
That’s sad but it’s true. New generation missed the golden age years. Some will have open minds and listen but most won’t.
Went to summer jam for the last time back in 2012 or 2013, Wu were on the bill as a group. Even then, looking around most of the attendees didnt know their songs.
Cuz this generation of hip hop is for the gays, retards, and simps. You can’t appease them at all unless you’re one of them.
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Real sad shht.. probably the best show I ever went to see was a Method Man show when they were in my city, energy was just thru the roof and he was climbing the walls and standing over peoples hands rapping while the whole crowd was fully hyped. Just an unbelievable showman all around. Same goes for Red, you can bet they always bring the A game. If these two guys don’t move the crowd then it’s likely a very lame crowd. Keep pushin legends, there’s still a lot of us real hiphop fans who appreciate you out here!!
Today’s rap artist be gay AF. I don’t blame Method Man at all.
When Nas made Magic and KD3 and Hot97 played none of the music or acknowledged his albums , I knew Hot97 was done for older hip hop artist. It’s sad, but most true hip hop artist get more love over seas than here in the states.
Hot 97 is a pop station for fruits
One of the realest. And most importantly, afetr all these years, still fresh. I been keeping an eye for all the latest Method Man guest verses and he is killing it every time. DBZ with Droog and Denzel or Fight For Love with Grafh just to make a point, but there is more!!!
NOT97
Late 80s glam rock, today’s hip hop glam shots. You wonder why dey ufked up generations of drinking lean, iron lungs and free baseheads. No wonder hip hop,my bad, Dr. SUESS RAPPING ERTRDS
Also these mofos go crazy for rhyming 2 words together in a freestyle and loop it over and over. Where r the parents? Shit it’s our fault for not showing them Mos Def, Black Thought, Crooked Eye freestyles. I’m sorry kids I failed u
America is not the same place anymore. It’s become a place where creativity, individuality, art, and truth don’t have a place anymore and people don’t want it. Those of us who lived in the pre-social media/ smartphone era can take solace that we got to be a part of Hip-Hop and America when it was at its peak. Peace.