Supreme / Wu-Tang Clan

Supreme / Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan is a New York City rap collective consisting of members RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. Widely considered one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history, Wu-Tang Clan pioneered a golden era of gritty New York rap, and made a seismic impact on the music and culture of the 1990s.

Prior to the Wu-Tang Clan’s founding in 1992 on Staten Island, its members had worked together on various projects throughout the 1980s (cousins RZA, GZA and ODB as Force of the Imperial Master / the All in Together Now Crew; as well as Method Man, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon as the D.M.D Posse). However the Wu-Tang Clan was formed under a unique ethos – drawing on Times Square kung fu movies and comic books, Five-Percent Nation teachings, Eastern mysticism, and shared experiences in Staten Island.

The group’s debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) became an instant classic upon its release in 1993 – its arrival heralded in the underground by the group’s breakout single “Protect Ya Neck.” RZA’s grimy, sample-heavy production set the stage for the shadowy underworld lyrically conjured by each member across the album’s 13 masterful tracks. In an era otherwise soundtracked by synth-heavy, smooth west coast G-Funk, the lo-fi darkness enveloping 36 Chambers sounded hard-edged, yet cinematic – and unlike anything else.

In the wake of 36 Chambers’ success, five of the group’s nine members released debut solo albums across different record labels between 1994 and 1996: Method Man’s Tical, Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Lynx..., Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, GZA’s Liquid Swords and Ghostface Killah’s Ironman. Each was produced primarily, if not entirely, by RZA, and feature appearances by other Wu-Tang Clan members and a growing roster of affiliates.

In the summer of 1997, Wu-Tang Clan re-assembled to record and release Wu-Tang Forever. The heavyweight, near two-hour sophomore album – and its six-minute, chorus-less lead single “Triumph” – both debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Nearly 20 years later, Wu-Tang Forever endures as a staggering testament to the group’s distinctive artistic vision and raw innovation.

Supreme has worked with Wu-Tang Clan for a new collection for Fall 2025. The collection consists of a GORE-TEX Jacket, Hockey Jersey, Hooded Sweatshirt, GORE-TEX Pant, T-Shirt, GORE-TEX Camp Cap, Beanie, Skateboard, Meissen® Mug and Tray.

Available October 30th. Available in Asia November 1st.