Raekwon says he often gets asked to explain what constitutes real hip-hop. As one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, and as one of New York hip-hop’s long reigning titans, it’s hard not to ask ...

Rap’s elder statesmen continue to deliver some of the most compelling music in the genre, challenging the idea that hip-hop is strictly a young man’s game. Wu-Tang Clan legend Raekwon proves that ...

Raekwon returns with The Emperor’s New Clothes, a feature-heavy album that unites Wu-Tang Clan, Griselda and Nas for a July 18 release. “The Emperor’s New Clothes is more than an album — it’s a ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Raekwon is back, and he’s not holding back. The Wu-Tang Clan legend has announced his eighth solo album, “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” set to release July 18 via Nas’ Mass Appeal ...

Raekwon has nothing else left to prove as a valued member of the core Wu-Tang Clan collective, along with having one of the most classic debuts in Hip-Hop in his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… album. The ...

This Fresh Friday, July 18, 2025, brings a powerful wave of music from legends and newcomers alike. Whether you’re craving bar-heavy rap, introspective storytelling, or smooth R&B vibes, this week’s ...