Wu-Tang Clan Mentor, Popa Wu Passes
Popa Wu, a mentor to the Wu-Tang Clan, has passed away, according to Okayplayer. It’s currently unclear how Popa Wu passed away or exactly when.
He was 63-years-old and Wu-Tang Clan members, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God as well as Jimmy Kang, vice-president of Wu-Tang Management have taken to social media to express their condolences.
Pete Rock and DJ Premier have also commented on Popa Wu’s passing, among others.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 25: Popa Wu and NAS attend Tribeca TV: Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics And Men – 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on April 25, 2019 in New York City.
“R.I.P. Papa Wu to one of the greatest inspiring person that has embraced me in the family and taught me the knowledge. Heaven awaits you,” Kang wrote on Twitter.
“RIP to the one and only PAPA WU. Our sincerest condolences go out to the entire family,” U-God tweeted.
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 25: Popa Wu attends Tribeca TV: Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics And Men at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on April 25, 2019 in New York City.
Popa Wu appeared on various Wu-Tang Clan songs. However, he was more of a spiritual guide than a rapper.
Raekwon’s “North Star” was the first track that Popa Wu appeared on from Raekwon’s debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 25: The Wu-Tang Clan performs live during Tribeca TV: Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics And Men at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on April 25, 2019 in New York City.
Popa Wu made additional appearances on songs, via spoken-word. He also appeared on Ghostface Killah’s “Black Jesus” and “All That I Got Is You” from Killah’s debut album Ironman.
Check out what artists and others have said on social media regarding Popa Wu below.
R.I.P. Papa Wu to one of the greatest inspiring person that has embraced me in the family and taught me knowledge. Heaven awaits you. #freedom #papawu #wutang #protectyaneck
— Jimmy Kang (@TheJimmyKang) December 16, 2019
RIP to the one and only PAPA WU our sincerest condolences go out to the entire family 🙏🏽👐🏾🙏🏽👐🏾🙏🏽👐🏾🙏🏽 #wutang #wutangclan Ghostface Killah feat. Raekwon & U-God & Popa Wu - Black Jesus https://t.co/QDJA1UQrQz via @YouTube
— U-GOD / WU-TANG (@Ugodofwutang) December 16, 2019
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6I-iEJpx9s/?utm_source=ig_embed
R.I.P. ETERNALLY TO THE GOD PAPA WU 🙏🏾💜💛
— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) December 16, 2019
