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[klan] / klæn /


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In “The Tao of Wu,” Robert Diggs of Brooklyn, N.Y., charts his reinvention as RZA, the “Abbot” of the hip-hop juggernaut Wu-Tang Clan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Billy Idol, chanteuse Sade, metal legends Iron Maiden and Manchester outfits Joy Division and New Order were also honored, along with hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and velvet-voiced crooner Luther Vandross.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The Wu-Tang Clan executive producer died “following a courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer” according to a joint statement issued by the hip-hop collective and Grant’s family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Wu-Tang Clan is one of the most influential rap groups ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Fa’s mother had been Seal Clan; his father had been Wolf Clan.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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