Wu-Tang creator, RZA vents about the current state of the Shaolin collective.
Legendary Shaolin and the creator of the WU, RZA stopped by the Hot 97 Morning Show to clear up a few rumors. The interview opened up with RZA revealing 20 years ago on April 22nd being acquitted in a trial for his freedom. After dodging that prison life, he went to form the Wu-Tang Clan production company the same year to create “Protect Ya Neck”, and history was made. Before speaking out, he talked briefly on his next film Brick Mansions coming to theaters this weekend, which also co-stars the late Paul Walker. After taking time to discuss the movie’s influence from not only inner-city Detroit (where the film was recording) and Chicago, RZA took time to draw a parallel to his life coming up in the streets and referring back to his court trail.
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Last week, Raekwon the Chef sat down with RollingStone to reveal thoughts on the direction of the group and not forcing music out. RZA cleared up some rumors revealing he spoke to Chef before the Strike and thought the two were moving in the right direction. Before the conversation, RZA revealed having an interview before their conversation, that Chef didn’t like and prompted the initial strike. Continue after the jump for more from RZA, which he shares a rare revelation on giving each member of Wu-Tang their wishes of being released from contract some time ago and how miscommunication is the reason why they’re still in limbo.