Raekwon recalls performing at Rikers Island as a poignant moment in his career, paying tribute to the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard while connecting with the struggles of those behind bars. “It was about bringing light to a dark place,” Raekwon explained, reflecting on how ODB’s raw energy and unapologetic spirit resonated with everyone, whether free or confined. The moment also reminded him of the Wu-Tang Clan’s roots, born out of shared struggles and a vision to transcend them. “Wu-Tang started as a brotherhood, a family fighting to escape the chaos. That energy is what we bring everywhere, from Staten Island to Rikers.”