Wu-Tang Clan Members Pay Tribute to Popa Wu Who Died At Age 63 - Noise11.com
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Wu-Tang Clan Members Pay Tribute to Popa Wu Who Died At Age 63

by Paul Cashmere on December 17, 2019

in News

Wu-Tang Clan mentor Popa Wu has died at age 63.

Popa Wu was a cousin of RZA. He was an advisor for Wu-Tang Clan from their formative days.

Ghostfacekillah, Method Man, GZA, Raekwon and U-God have paid tribute to their mentor.

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No words! #rippopawu #theoldergodsputmeontohowtorockthis

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R.I.P. Popa Wu.

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