Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and More Mourn Death of Wu-Tang Affiliate Popa Wu

Details surrounding his death have not been revealed.

Popa Wu attends Tribeca TV: Wu Tang Clan: Of Mics And Men
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Popa Wu attends Tribeca TV: Wu Tang Clan: Of Mics And Men

Wu-Tang affiliate Popa Wu has passed away. 

Details surrounding his death have not been revealed, but several members of the Wu-Tang Clan confirmed Popa Wu's passing on social media.

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

Popa Wu was known for sharing Five Percenter philosophy on Wu-Tang interludes/track as well as handling some of the production. He released his debut album, Visions of the 10th Chamber, in 2000. Popa Wu was the older cousin of RZA, GZA, and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Wu was instrumental in helping RZA create the Wu-Tang Clan which is why he was affectionally known as "the Father of the Clan."

Popa Wu's importance to the Wu-Tang Clan has led fans and fellow musicians to eulogize him on social media. 

R.I.P. ETERNALLY TO THE GOD PAPA WU 🙏🏾💜💛

— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) December 16, 2019

R.I.P. #PAPAWU, @WuTangClan mentor, mediator and father figure!! 🙏🙏🙏💞 pic.twitter.com/9e8o4XDzE5

— Kali Ranks (@KaliRanks) December 16, 2019

Classic material . Papa wu gave a lot of us wisdom . And just taught me to question grand narratives. This inspires me to this day #papawu pic.twitter.com/bXANAl33O4

— Antoine Hardy (@Slangdini) December 16, 2019

R.I.P. Freedom Allah 🙏 Papa Wu ☝️7⃣👑#NGE #WuTangClan pic.twitter.com/U00r9snDl0

— Frank TRÜ Morgan (@FrankTru1) December 16, 2019

Papa Wu 😢😔 Damn say it aint so man Wow 🐝 🐝 🐝 the angels got you 🙏🏾😔smh 🤦🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/0B9FwPEcA2

— PETEROCK.COM (@PeteRock) December 16, 2019

RIP Popa Wu !!! Wings Up !!

— R.A. the Rugged Man (@RAtheRuggedMan) December 16, 2019

Knowledge Equality. Rest in power Popa Wu. https://t.co/szvdtHdhPc

— A Phizer A (@Aqua174) December 16, 2019

Popa Wu has died. Aw man.

— CHUCK JIGSAW CREEKMUR (@chuckcreekmur) December 16, 2019

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