Wu-Tang Clan has suffered a major loss. According to several social media posts from Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, GZA and Young Dirty Bastard, the group’s mentor Popa Wu has passed away.
On Monday (December 16), The Chef shared a photo of his longtime friend to his Instagram page with the caption, “Can’t believe your gone!!! This hurts. #PAPAWU #restinpeacegreatone.” [apple_news_ad type=”any”]
Meanwhile, Ghostface Killah shared an Instagram photo of himself with Popa Wu and the caption, “REST IN PARADISE MY BROTHER @popawu7 FOREVER TELL DIRT WE LOVE AND MISS HIM .. ALL PRAISES DO TO THE MOST HIGH #poppawuforever #wutangforever #ghostfacemusic #ghostfacekillahs #theodoreunit #wutang #wutangclan.”
GZA and U-God echoed those sentiments with individual Instagram posts of their own.
“R.I.P. Popa Wu,” GZA wrote, while U-God said, “RIP to the one and only PAPA WU my sincerest condolences go out to the entire family.” He included a link to Ghostface Killah’s “Black Jesus,” which features Popa Wu, U-God and Rae.
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s son YDB commemorated Popa Wu in an Instagram video as well, stating “a powerful brother — by the name of Popa Wu — traveled home back to the essence.” He also talked about the important role Popa Wu played in his life.
“Your name will live through all the babies,” he says. “I got a lot of emotions right now so it’s hard to speak but Popa Wu is a lot to me. Peace king.”
Popa Wu is the father of Wu-offshoots ShaCronz and Free Murda. He’s also an expert on the philosophy of the Five Percent Nation and can be heard giving teachings on numerous Wu-Tang members’ tracks, including Raekwon’s “North Star” and Ghostface Killah’s “All That I Got Is You.”
He released two compilation albums featuring contributions from several Wu-affiliated artists: 2000’s Visions Of The 10th Chamber and 2008’s Visions Of The 10th Chamber II.
HipHopDX sends our condolences to Popa Wu’s family.
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This the guy that pressed Bronson right? Wasnt a fan of that move but sincere RIP and condolences to his family.
FUCK Bronson…he should’ve pressed him, and all others like him…
Let that anger and hatred go young man. Can’t help but feel there is an undertone of racism in your statement. Do better.
What on earth makes you find even a hint of racism in that statement. Someone always got to play that race card. Maybe he didn’t like the fact that Bronson disrespected Ghostface??? Or that he practically mirrors his style? That race remark is a reach.
First of all…I’m 46 Bitch!! Been listening to Hip-hop all my life, and as someone already stated my problem with him is his blatant BITE of Ghostface whole style…on top of that he’s WACK!! Did he really think he’s was gonna be better at it then the one who crafted it ? It’s a Hip-hop thing…you wouldn’t understand unless your a true hip-hop head. Clones don’t think anything is wrong with what he did, and he’s gone and made a career off it. I’m from the old school so yeah that’s a BIG no…no. In fact the first rule of being a great artist is being original…at least to me. He thought he could flip the style for a new generation like people wouldn’t know. It’s blatant disrespect!! It has nothing to do with race…it has to do with being WACK!! However, since YOU brought up race I do think it’s the reason why many in the black hip-hop community feel whites are vultures of the culture.
“I’m older than you, I’ve listened to hip hop longer than you, and that makes my opinion more valid than yours. If you don’t agree with me I’m going to stand with my fingers in my ears screaming “I can’t hear you” like the pathetic, stupid little bitch I am”.
Yeah – get the hell out of here thinking you’ve got the authority here.
Clown.
all of you sound like a bunch of bitches.
Shut up bitch
First of all…twitter gangster. I never said my age gave me any more authority then anyone. I simply stated my age for perspective because he assumed I was young because I said fuck something. He also assumed I was racist.You on the other hand came in all aggressive like you have more authority without actually touching on any points at all, but just coming with lame insults…this fact alone shows your lack of intelligence. You came in like a girl would with just pure emotion…which also shows your feminine qualities. I could trade insults with you, but really…who has time for all that. You’re obviously pussy…who’s in the habit of fighting behind a keyboard without any real point at all.
Damn Andy sounding extra emotional as fuck. little captain save a hoe trying to jump in.
You’re 46 and sound like a 15 year old.
I’d be embarrassed if I were you.
Sheesh.
You’re a flat out imbecile pal.
Clueless.
Did Kylie Jenner already tweet “omg rip popa wu so tragic.. i miss 4evah”
RIP Papa WU.
r.i.p.
R.i.p ack…a true isrealite. God body big dyck…..
Judah naz?? Shalaamz
My favorite popa wu moment is when he wore a ski mask and pretended to be ODB in the triumph video. RIPFREEDUM
RIP POPA WU! THE SAGA CONTINUE.
RIH Papa WU- Mass
black on black crime…….
Ol’ dirty bastard son… is freaking hilarious… straight up character like is he serious..? He can’t be serious…. sounds like he’s trolling the entire ZULU nation!!!! Hahaha y’all fukers crack me up!!