wu-tang: an american saga

Method Man Explains If Wu-Tang Show Is Accurate

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A few weeks ago while on Kevin Hart’s podcast Gold Minds, Method Man made some attention-grabbing comments. In the episode, he said that he had never watched a single episode of Wu-Tang: An American Saga despite being an executive producer. He told Hart that he got the script ahead of time but never actually watched the show. Despite that, he made sure to give the show its flowers and merely stated that his version of events was different than what was portrayed.

Now, he’s revisiting the issue. In an appearance on The Breakfast Club Charlamagne The God asked Method Man if he still hadn’t seen an episode. While he once again made sure to give the show credit and avoid starting drama he also had a new explanation for not watching it. “I lived that already” Method Man said. He seemingly had little interest in watching the show recapping events he was there for. When asked once again if the show is accurate he said “No, none of them are.”

Method Man’s Thoughts On The Show

In the same episode, Method Man also touched on what he sees as the difference between rap now and in the 90s. “When you heard records from the West Coast, you know it was from the West Coast. When you heard UGK, we know that was down south,” he explained. He thinks that rap has lost its regional identities in pursuit of something more homogenous. “We had identities. And everybody was fightin’ for their own identity. Whereas now, it seems like everyone’s fighting for the same identity,” he concluded.

Despite some criticisms the Wu-Tang legend has for modern rap music, he also has some favorites. In a different interview this year he said that the rapper played most often in his house is GloRilla. She seemed to appreciate the love. In an Instagram story response, she showed love for Method Man’s music and appreciation for his cosign. What do you think about Method Man’s comments regarding the Wu-Tang Clan TV show? Let us know in the comments below.

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The First Look At Third Season Of Hulu Series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” Is Here

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Wu-Tang Clan is undeniably one of the most iconic groups in the history of hip-hop and rap music.

The supergroup‘s legacy continues to live on through their timeless music. Additionally, the ongoing Hulu show is actively telling the story of its members and the history of the crew.

Wu-Tang Clan perform on stage on the final night of the “New York State of Mind Tour” at PETCO Park on October 06, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

Hulu premiered Wu-Tang: An American Saga‘s first season in 2019. Executive-produced by members RZA and Method Man, along with Alex Tse and Brian Grazer, the show is a dramatized biographical look into the Clan’s formation. Season two subsequently premiered in September of 2021.

The new third and final season will follow the Wu-Tang Clan‘s five-year plan and the various challenges that come along with it. Furthermore, it will also explore the group members’ solo careers. RZA is responsible for rallying together the black men to turn to music rather than the streets. As a result, the “Grits” rapper struggles to stay on top of things.

The TV series took to its official Twitter account to reveal the first look at the show’s upcoming third season. The photos show the cast filming on set in various locations. It’s also set to be the show’s final season. “First look at the new season[.] The Final Season of Wu-Tang: An American Saga premieres February 15. #WuTangOnHulu,” reads the tweet.

In the series, Ashton Sanders plays RZA, Shameik Moore plays Raekwon and Dave East stars as Method Man.

The final season’s first three episodes will be available to stream on February 15. New episodes will premiere every Wednesday afterwards.

Will you be tuning into Wu-Tang: An American Saga‘s third and final season? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to all of HNHH for all of the latest updates in music and pop culture.

Ghostface Killah Sets The Record Straight On Speculated Raekwon Beef

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Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga first debuted in 2019. The dramatized origin story of the Wu-Tang Clan stars Ashton Sanders (RZA), Siddiq Saunderson (Ghostface Killah), and Shameik Moore (Raekwon). The show is currently gearing up for its third and final season in February, but ahead of its premiere, Ghostface Killah has commented on one of its most shocking story arcs.

For those who have not yet seen the show, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon’s characters are depicted as deadly adversaries. In the first season, Raekwon even participates in a violent act that puts Ghostface’s entire family in danger. Since Rae and Ghost famously teamed up for one of the most celebrated rap albums of all time, many casual fans couldn’t believe that they were originally mortal enemies. According to one of Ghostface Killah, fans were right to be skeptical.

Ghostface Killah denies ever having beef with Raekwon

Raekwon (L) and Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan perform during the “New York State of Mind” tour finale at Oakland Arena on October 01, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

In a recent interview on the Outside with Gorilla Nems podcast, Ghostface Killah denied the validity of the show’s depiction of his beef with his Only Build 4 Cuban Linx… collaborator. When asked how they were able to work so closely together after beefing, Ghostface denied ever having beef with Raekwon.

“Me and Rae never had beef. That’s what I told you,” Ghostface Killah explained. “Yeah, me and Rae never had no problems. It was the way them characters got switched around. It’s TV.”

“I don’t laugh about that shit ‘cause that shit ain’t my story,” Ghostface continued. “But Rae my bro. I love him. We just had great chemistry. We had chemistry. Like he taught me a lot of shit.”

In an exclusive 2013 interview with HNHH, Raekwon admitted that there was beef and tension within Wu-Tang from the beginning. In a 2021 interview with VladTV, Raekwon confirmed Ghostface was beefing with one of his friends. That tension eventually led to Ghostface’s home getting shot up.

Do you think Ghostface Killah is being completely honest? Or do you think the depiction of Ghostface and Raekwon’s tensions in Hulu’s Wu-Tang show may have some merit? Let us know what you think in the comment section and stay tuned to HNHH for more news.

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