List of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates

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The following is a list of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, collectively known as the Wu-Tang Killa Bees (occasionally spelled "Beez", an appellation originating from the 1998 compilation RZA presents Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm, Volume 1). These are artists that are at times promoted, supported, or produced by the members of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, and/or groups formed by Clan members as side projects. The association of these artists with the Clan varies considerably both in nature and over time.

These affiliates also include the Clan's group of in-house producers known as the Wu-Elements. This originally referred to the group who assisted RZA with the production of the Clan's second album Wu-Tang Forever, on which some production duties were delegated to True Master, 4th Disciple and Clan member Inspectah Deck. However, although he was not credited for production on Wu-Tang Forever, the traditional definition of Wu-Elements usually also includes Allah Mathematics due to his long-time involvement with the Clan as both a producer and DJ as well as his prolific input as a producer on the group's second round of solo projects between 1997 and 2000. Since 2000, the usage of the term "Wu-Elements" has tended to include close affiliate producers Bronze Nazareth and Cilvaringz.

Groups

A.I.G.

A.I.G. is a duo composed of Allah Wise (a.k.a. The Wizard), and Darkim Be Allah. The group, whose name stands for "Allah Is God", debuted on the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation with the track "Bronx War Stories". An album titled Retaliation Strike was completed but was never released, a situation which eventually caused the group to leave the Clan and pursue an independent route. They eventually released their debut Fame Labs Presents in 2005.

Achozen

Main article: Achozen

American Cream Team

The American Cream Team were created in 1999. They consist of Chip Banks (died November 25, 2000), Polite (died August 1, 2023) (who would join Rae's second group Ice Water Inc.), Lord Superb (died October 9, 2018) (who was featured on Rae and Ghost albums), Twiz (who would later become part of Ghost's Theodore Unit), Triflyn (St. Lunatics affiliate and DJ for Nelly), RhymeReck, and producers Arkatech Beatz. Raekwon featured American Cream Team on two songs on his second album Immobilarity. Much of that album was produced by Arkatech Beatz and Triflyn. They were notably a Clan member's first offspring crew. The group also made several appearances on mixtapes and compilations, including a track titled "It's Not A Game" produced by Arkatech Beatz on the soundtrack to the film Black and White which was played over the film's credits, and a track on Funkmaster Flex's The Mix Tape, Vol. III mixtape. Members of the group also made appearances on albums by Raekwon's fellow Clansmen Ghostface Killah's Supreme Clientele. After 50 Cent dissed the Wu, along with others, on his infamous track "How to Rob", Polite and Lord Superb responded with a track called "Who the Fuck is 50 Cent?" followed by Raekwon's Clyde Smith skit off of Ghostface Killah's album. Before Chip Banks' death, he worked on several songs including "Ain't Nobody" (featuring Billystone), "Club Life", "Everywhere We Go", "Hold Your Head", "Heavyweight Champion", "World Order" (featuring Outlawz), "Flashbacks" & "Niggas Don't Die". Banks died on November 25, 2000 due to a shooting over a money dispute, and Cream Team split up. Like many Wu affiliates, American Cream Team completed an album, "Only In America", but it has never been released (despite being advertised in the liner notes of other Wu-Tang releases). Since then, Lord Superb & Twiz have been incarcerated, though both were finally able to release a few official mixtapes. Rhyme Recka continues to record solo material and released an album titled The Autobiography of Rapper X in 2008.

Black Knights

Further information: John Frusciante discography § With Black Knights

One of the many Wu-affiliates to debut on The Swarm compilation, the Californian group Black Knights was originally associated with the group North Star (also from California) with whom they recorded as Black Knights of the North Star. However, the groups have since separated. The group originally consisted of Crisis, Doc Doom (deceased), Rugged Monk and Holocaust (deceased). Holocaust changed moniker to Warcloud and left the group in 2001 to concentrate on a solo career and his many collaborations outside the Wu-empire, which include a long-running fellowship with underground collective Da Monstar Mob (w/ producer Skarekrow) and, in 2006, Blue Sky Black Death.

In 2001, the Black Knights released their debut album in only promo form Every Night Is A Black Knight with limited distribution, and also reunited with NorthStar for the closing song (titled "Black Knights of the North Star") on NorthStar's debut album. In 2005, they re-released their debut to worldwide distribution through CHAMBERMUSIK.com. Doc Doom was shot and killed in Compton, CA, on February 11, 2007. A compilation album of old and new material appeared in 2010. Their song "Caught Up" was in the 2007 anime television series Afro Samurai in episode 3 with a slightly different beat and added instrumentation. Rugged Monk and Crisis recorded a trio of albums along with Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante: The Medieval Chamber, The Almighty, and Excalibur.

Black Market Militia

Main article: Black Market Militia

Consists of Killah Priest (Sunz Of Man), Tragedy Khadafi, William Cooper, Timbo King (Royal Fam) and Hell Razah (Sunz Of Man).

Brooklyn Zu

A group closely affiliated with Ol' Dirty Bastard. The group includes King Merdy (Murdoc), Raison the Zu Keeper, 12 O'Clock, Buddha Monk, Shorty Shitstain. They released an album in 2008 titled Chamber #9, Verse 32. Murdoc and 12 O'Clock were murdered in Portland, Oregon, in 2021.

C.C.F. Division

A group consisting of Freemurda, ShaCronz and Terra Tory. They had features on RZA's Birth of a Prince and appeared on Popa Wu's Visions of the Tenth Chamber in 2000.

Da Manchuz

A group affiliated with Buddha Monk and Brooklyn Zu. The group consists of Drunken Dragon, Espionage (deceased), War, Babyface Fensta, Chilli Black, Lee-Major, G-Note$, Professor King Bean (deceased), and Born U Majesty. They released one album, Manchuz Dynasty, in 2007.

Dirty Clanzmen

A group affiliated with Brooklyn Zu formed by Dungeon Masta in 2007. The group consists of Dungeon Masta, Dizzy Dizasta, Manny Macgyver, Struxx Denali, Lex Bi-Polar (Deceased), Eddi3 Hizpanik, Karnage Ca$hMan, Smuve Massbeatz, Sage Badweather, Elijah Divine, Dj Iceman and Ern Dawg (Deceased).

In 2009 Dungeon Masta released the first project "Dungeon Masta Presents Da Dirty Clanzmen" Meet The Family Vol 1 distribution through Sohlopro Records / Chambermusik Special Products as an introduction of what is to come. In 2016 Dirty Clanzmen released their debut album "The Dirty Truth" on audiomack one year after the released of the mixtape compilation "Dirty Clanzmen presents The X Tape" on Sohlopro Records / Chambermusik Special Products. Dirty Clanzmen re-released "The Dirty Truth" in 2020. The Latest project they released is titled "The Legacies Project"

Deadly Venoms

Main article: Deadly Venoms

GP Wu

Main article: GP Wu

Gravediggaz

Main article: Gravediggaz

Harlem 6

A group, also known as Harlem 6 Wu-Tang, whose name pays tribute to the memory of the Harlem Six (six men from Harlem, New York, who were put on trial in March 1965.) The main members are God "AGR" Harrison, Lord "Black Jesus" Harrison, Ruben "Young Man" Rosario, and Omar "Khilly Mo" Daniels. There are also supporting members.

Hillside Scramblers

A group affiliated with U-God. Their original members included King Just, Leatha Face, Inf-Black, Kawz, Desert Eagle, Black Ice & singer Autumn Rae. Members now consist of Leatha Face, Inf-Black, Kawz, & Desert Eagle. They released their debut album, U-Godzilla Presents The Hillside Scramblers, in 2004. Leatha Face released his debut mixtape Dog Will Hunt through Chambermusik and is working on his debut album.

House Gang

A group affiliated with Inspectah Deck and made up of rappers D.C., La Banga, P.C., Carlton Fisk and Fes Taylor. They released one project in 2004 titled UndaDogz Vol. 1: House Gang Animalz and have appeared on other mixtapes including the "Back to Sicily" mixtape of Hanz On collectively in 2012.

K.G.B.

K.G.B. (short for Klik Ga Bow) is a group made up of rappers Asiatic, Ill Knob, Raheem, and DJ Kin. They released a few singles and appeared on songs by other Wu-Tang affiliates.

Killarmy

Main article: Killarmy

Maccabeez

Not to be confused with The Maccabees (band).

Killah Priest's group who were introduced and featured heavily on his second album View From Masada. Originally composed of Killah Priest, Daddy Rose and Salahudin, the group is now composed of Killah Priest, Timbo King, and Hell Razah. Hot Flamez, who is now known as Hah Flamez and Mista Blessington, is also a close affiliate of the group.

M.M.O.

A group made up of rappers Bam-Bam, Itchy Fingas Sha, Trigg-nomm, Pearl Handles, and Naisha. They released their first album All About the Money in 2003.

Northstar

Main article: Northstar (rap group)

Orphanage

A group consisting of members 4th Disciple, Beretta 9, Lord Superb, associate of Rae, Ghost, and ShoGun Assason. Not to be confused with the underground group associated with Definitive Jux and Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Othorized F.A.M.

A group consisting of members Shawn Wigs, Lounge Lo, Molly Q, and Crunch Lo. They had gained an underground following and are known mostly through their affiliation with Cappadonna, who is Lounge Lo's brother.

Royal Fam

Main article: Royal Fam

School of the Gifted

School of the Gifted is an experimental musical project consisting of four main members with a fifth hidden member. Formally known as Illuminati Network (a.k.a. Wuminat), this group is fronted by Wu-Syndicate's Napoleon and consists of Solomon Childs, Dexter Wiggle from Westcoast Killa Beez and UK artist Shaka Amazulu.

The concept was inspired by the Marvel Comics group of superheroes known as Illuminati, which sees the heroes join forces and work secretly behind the scenes in Marvel Comics' main shared universe to save the world. Each of members of SOTG from different parts of the world all adopting new alter egos and all coming from different ties and groups working behind the scenes in the Wuniverse (Wu-Tang Killa Beez shared universe) to save hip-hop. A trilogy album is in works, and Rubbabandz, formally from the group GP WU, is a rotating member of the project.

Stone Mecca

Main article: Stone Mecca

Sunz of Man

Main article: Sunz of Man

Theodore Unit

Main article: Theodore Unit

TrūVillain

TrūVillain is a hip-hop duo formed by Dontae Hawkins, known professionally as iNTeLL (son of U-God and nephew of Method Man), and Long Island, New York artist John R. Seeley, known as D1C3. The group released their debut EP, TrūVillain ISSUE: 01, in 2019. In addition to their collaborative work, iNTeLL and D1C3 have also appeared on each other’s solo projects.

D1C3 designed the cover art for ISSUE: 01 and was featured in the Wu-Tang novel Deep in the Dark with the Art by Matteo Urella. He has also collaborated extensively with DJ Flipcyide of Hell Razah Music Inc. on multiple mixtapes and albums. Beyond music, both iNTeLL and D1C3 are active actors and filmmakers, contributing to a range of acclaimed and award-winning film projects.

Two On Da Road

A group composed by 12 O'Clock, Prodigal Sunn. They made numerous guest appearances on various Wu-Tang Clan affiliates albums like Return to the 36 Chambers, Iron Flag and The Great Migration.

Wu-Syndicate

Main article: Wu-Syndicate

Rappers

9th Prince

Main article: 9th Prince

12 O'Clock

Along with 4th Disciple and others, 12 O'Clock was one of the Wu affiliates whose connections to the group went back to before their fame. Behind the scenes in the making of the Clan's debut album and on Wu-related albums since, he has made a few guest appearances, including on the Clan's group album Iron Flag in 2001. 12 O'Clock performed with Ol' Dirty Bastard on the track "Ol' Dirty's Back" (from the soundtrack to the 1995 film Tales from the Hood), while his duet with Raekwon, "Nasty Immigrants", appears on the soundtrack to the 1996 film The Nutty Professor. He was a member of the Brooklyn Zu clique and also made up half of the duo 2 On The Road with Prodigal Sunn. He was shot and killed on August 10, 2021.

His birth name is Odion Turner; he was also known as Billy Box. He appeared on "Protect Ya Neck II: The Zoo", Ol' Dirty Bastard, Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995), "Wu Blood-Kin", La The Darkman, Heist Of The Century (1998); "Ghetto Syringe", Wu-Syndicate, Wu-Syndicate (1999); "Chrome Wheels", Wu-Tang Clan, Iron Flag (2001); "Rough Cut", GZA, Legend of the Liquid Sword (2003); "It's My Life" & "Manhunt", Prodigal Sunn Return of the Prodigal Sunn (2005); and Bronze Nazareth's "The Great Migration".

Armel

Armel is a member of Ancient Coins, A&R and The Cra-Z 88z. He was signed to GZA's label Liquid Swords Entertainment. He made his first high-profile appearance on the track "Rough Cut" on GZA's album Legend of the Liquid Sword in 2002. He formed the group A&R with Sharecka of Royal Fam. He released Armel Presents: Ancient Coins in 2003.

Beretta 9

Main article: Kinetic 9

Bronze Nazareth

Main article: Bronze Nazareth

Buddha Monk

A member of Brooklyn Zu who has worked prolifically as a rapper and producer for Wu-Tang affiliates including Da Manchuz, Zu Ninjaz, and Hitzmen. Buddha Monk has released The Prophecy (1998), Unreleased Chambers (2008) and The Dark Knight (2013), as well as various mixtapes.

CHEY

Cheyenne Smith, known professional as CHEY, is a Hip-Hop artist and the daughter of Method Man.

Cilvaringz

Main article: Cilvaringz

Darkim Be Allah

Darkim Be Allah (born February 11, 1976) formed A.I.G. with AllahWise and released their self-titled debut-album in 2005 on Fame Labs Records. Mostly known for producing RZA solo song from The Gravediggaz' album The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovel in 1997. In 2000, he released an 8-track EP called Live at the Lab: Take 1 through mp3.com. 2008 saw Fame Labs release The Manhattan Project, a compilation which heavily featured Darkim Be Allah. Live At The Lab: Take 2 is a 15-track album produced by Darkim and featuring various members of the Fame Labs crew including AllahWise, 36Zero and Darkim.

Dungeon Masta

A Brooklyn Zu fam member. He is affiliated with Ol' Dirty Bastard and Popa Wu. He is a producer and rapper signed to Popa Wu Records and currently under Wu Tang Management. As a producer, he has produced two tracks on Popa Wu's Visions of the 10th Chamber ("New And Improved" ft Buddha Monk and Da Manchuz and "Sundown" ft United Kingdom and Cuffie Crime Family). In 2005, he released his first solo project titled Project Oblivion with collaboration from Buddha Monk through Chambermusik/Duck-lo Records. Dungeon Masta produced much of the album. In 2007, three years after the passing of Ol' Dirty Bastard, Dungeon Masta formed the group Dirty Clanzmen in honor of him and his legacy. He has released various projects under his own label, Soh-Lo Pro Records, through Chambermusik Special Products. In 2008, Dungeon Masta Featured on Popa Wu's Visions of the 10th Chamber Part II along with labelmate Free Murda and various artists. Dungeon Masta has toured with Wu Tang Clan members Ol' Dirty Bastard before his death and Cappadonna. Dungeon Masta has also appeared on various Wu affiliated projects Solomon Childs Wu Tang 4 Life, Krumbsnatcha's The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf and many more. In 2019, Dungeon Masta released two singles, Hard To Breathe and Internal Bleeding, along with re-releasing the album Dirty Clanzmen - The Dirty Truth; In 2022, Dungeon Masta Has Released Multiple Projects Dirty Clanzmen - The Legacies Project and his latest solo project Dungeon Masta - T.M.T.A. he is currently working on new projects to be released on his new label Freedom Or Death Records (Formally Iron Flag Records).

D1C3

John R. Seeley, known professionally as D1C3 (pronounced “dice”), is an award-winning recording artist, actor, and filmmaker from Long Island, New York. He is one half of the Wu-Tang affiliated hip-hop duo TrūVillain, alongside iNTeLL (son of U-God).

D1C3 is a strong collaborator with 2nd Generation Wu members and has collaborated on music and video projects with iNTeLL, CHEY, PXWER, and more. His artwork for TrūVillain – ISSUE: 01 was featured in the Wu-Tang novel Deep in the Dark with the Art by Matteo Urella. He has also worked extensively with DJ Flipcyide of Hell Razah Music Inc. on various mixtapes and albums. In addition to music, D1C3 is an active filmmaker and actor, contributing to several acclaimed and award-winning projects.

Hanz On

Main article: Hanz On

Hell Razah

Main article: Hell Razah

iNTeLL

Dontae Hawkins, a.k.a. Intell (stylized as iNTeLL), is the son of U-God. He has released several mixtapes.

iNTeLL is an active actor and filmmaker. He also appeared in and played the role of ‘Four Horseman #1 (Lead Horseman)’ in Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga.

Islord

Main article: Islord

Killah Priest

Main article: Killah Priest

Killa Sin

Main article: Killa Sin

Krumbsnatcha

Krumbsnatcha was formerly a member of the Gang Starr Foundation. Krumbsnatcha was then signed by John "Mook" Gibbons under the Wu-Tang Management. Krumbsnatcha released the single Killer in Me in 1999 which debuted at No. 42 on the Billboard charts. In October 2001 Krumbsnatcha made a collaboration with M.O.P., placing on the Billboard charts at No. 27. He placed on the Billboard charts again in 2002, debuting at No. 47 in the first week with Respect All Fear None.

LA the Darkman

Main article: La the Darkman

Lord Superb

Originally a member of Raekwon's Cream Team, he became close with Ghostface Killah and his crew. He appeared on Rae and Ghost albums, standing out particularly in Supreme Clientele. He has since cut ties with the Wu, and served time in jail. He has brashly stated that he gave Ghost his style, and felt abandoned when Rae's Cream Team came to an end. He has since released official mixtapes. In October 2018, Lord Superb died at the age of 41.

Lounge Lo

Also known as Lounge Mode, he is Cappadonna's younger brother and a member of the Othorized F.A.M., he is formally signed to Code Red Entertainment. Lounge has been connected with the Wu since their beginning; his earliest reference was on GZA's Pass The Bone and was also featured on Meth Vs. Chef on Method Man's debut album Tical.

Prodigal Sunn

Main article: Prodigal Sunn

PXWER

Shakuan ‘Sha’ Smith, also known as PXWER, is a hip-hop artist and son of Method Man.

Remedy

Main article: Remedy (rapper)

Remedy is a rapper and hip-hop producer. He is known for being the first white and the first Jewish rapper to be affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan. He owns and runs Code Red Entertainment, his label which released Cappadonna's The Struggle album. He also served as executive producer on Inspectah Deck's album Manifesto. Remedy has produced and been featured on various works for ESPN. He released a mixtape, It All Comes Down to This. He is the co-executive producer of the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: Return Of The Swarm album.

Sav Killz

Main article: Sav Killz

Sav Killz is an emcee, writer, and rapper. He got his start as part of the Wu-Tang Clan cypher and was connected to Popa Wu, learning how to rap at 36 Chambers Studio and Restoration Plaza.

Shabazz the Disciple

Main article: Shabazz the Disciple

Shyheim

Main article: Shyheim

Silkski

Main article: Silkski

Solomon Childs

Solomon Childs is a Staten Island artist closely associated with various members of the Wu. Backed by the RZA in combination with his brother Divine (CEO of Wu Music Group). He released his debut album entitled The Voice of the People in 2009.

Solomon Childs released single "As The World Turns" on Canadian Hip Hop Label UIYB Records (founded by Lenny Diko) in 2010.

A close associate of Cappadonna and Remedy, he was once part of Theodore Unit before going completely solo. He originally rapped under the moniker Killa Bamz, and has continued releasing albums with features by numerous affiliates, as well as forming his own label. Solomon is part of the group and experimental project with other Wu-Tang affiliates called School of the Gifted as his alter ego Red Heroin. In 2013, Solomon Childs appeared on the single Bang To The Death by Mike ADHD featuring Ruste Juxx, Kromeatose, Fes Taylor and Solomon Childs.

Streetlife

Main article: Streetlife (rapper)

Timbo King

Main article: Timbo King

Warcloud / The Holocaust

Born Anthony Creston Brown (March 10, 1979 – December 29, 2024), Warcloud was a west coast Wu-Tang Clan affiliate and former member of the group Black Knights (when he was known as Holocaust, the Signs of Hell's Winter).

He was known by the aliases Holocaust, Alcatraz and Robot Tank. He released five albums: Nightmares That Surface from Shallow Sleep, Smuggling Booze in the Graveyard, Blue Sky Black Death Presents: The Holocaust in collaboration with production duo Blue Sky Black Death, Theatre of Pain, in collaboration with American Poets 2099, and Holocaust as Robot Tank - The Signs of Hells Winter. Since 2019 he was releasing albums independently online. He died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 45.

Young Dirty Bastard

Young Dirty Bastard is Ol' Dirty Bastard's eldest son. He toured with the Wu-Tang Clan during their 2007 tours. Under the guidance of his uncle, RZA, he has recorded three mixtapes. He was also featured on Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar's debut solo album The 5% Album, on the track "Young Godz", together with GZA's son Young Justice and Lord Jamar's son Young Lord. Young Dirty Bastard released his first album in 2011 entitled Food Stamp Celebrity Vol. 1.

He released his single Welfare on November 15, 2011. He continues to tour with the Wu-Tang Clan, spreading the legacy of his father, O.D.B. He is featured on Gore Elohim's album "Electric Lucifer". YDB also was featured in Mike ADHD's "Frag Out" music video. As of 2022, Young Dirty Bastard continues to tour with the Wu-Tang Clan, with featured appearances on the New York State of Mind tour alongside Nas and Busta Rhymes.

Singers

Allah Real

An Al Green-style singer who was featured on RZA's Birth of a Prince. He made appearances on Ghostface Killah's The Pretty Toney Album, Masta Killa's debut No Said Date as well as both Mathematics albums. He released his mixtape Real Estate in 2005 through CHAMBERMUSIK. He was born on December 29, 1955, and died on March 14, 2018, aged 62.

Blue Raspberry

Main article: Blue Raspberry (singer)

Tekitha

Main article: Tekitha

Producers

Main article: Wu-Elements

4th Disciple

Main article: 4th Disciple

Arabian Knight

Main article: Arabian Knight (producer)

Bronze Nazareth

Main article: Bronze Nazareth

Cilvaringz

Main article: Cilvaringz

John the Baptist AKA BAPGOD

Born as John Hitchman Jr., he has produced albums for GZA, Killah Priest, U-God and Royal Fam, Sunz of man, Ol Dirty Bastard, RZA, Olori Manns, . He is currently managing his own company, "Deadly Venoms Productions"/ BAPGOD RECORDS.

Mathematics

Main article: Mathematics (producer)

Su-Preme

Main article: Supreme (producer)

True Master

Main article: True Master

External links

• WuTang-Corp.com
• Wu-Tang Family Solo Artists and Family Groups at WuTang-Corp.com
• Wu-International.com