RZA asks Barack Obama to induct Wu-Tang Clan into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
RZA has asked Barack Obama to induct Wu-Tang Clan into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Earlier this month, it was announced that the legendary hip-hop group would be entering to prestigious hall of fame following their February induction.
During a recent interview with Consequence, RZA made a direct pitch to the former US president.
“It would be crazy if Barack Obama came out to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” he said. “I mean, that’s ridiculous, right?” If I was him, I would consider it.”
He continued, “Like, ‘Baby, Michelle, you know what I think I’m about to go do? I think I’m about to go to Cleveland with the Wu-Tang Clan. Sade is going to be there. Phil Collins is going to be there. It’s gonna be a house full of good energy.’”
Wu-Tang Clan will be inducted alongside Oasis, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and Luther Vandross.
RZA previously spoke about his love of Obama during an interview with Rolling Stone.
“I’m a big fan of his,” he said.” My family are fans of his. I don’t have a lot of peoples’ pictures on my wall. I got the legends – Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Lee. And I had [Obama’s] picture on my wall for a long time, and my children watched that from the time of his presidency to today – watched that growth and watched that image. So I’m genuinely a fan.”
He added, “You want a hero to induct you. And so I was like, well, I don’t have a lot of heroes, but Barack Obama is one of them. That’s just what it is. It’s OK to dream, right? There’s still a chance.”