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Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Raekwon, RZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, GZA, U-God, and Method Man pose together in colorful jackets against a gold backdrop.
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RZA

American rapper
Also known as: Prince Rakeem, Robert Diggs
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Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Raekwon, RZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, GZA, U-God, and Method Man pose together in colorful jackets against a gold backdrop.
Wu-Tang Clan Members of Wu-Tang Clan, including (from left) Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Raekwon, RZA (in front), Ol' Dirty Bastard, U-God, GZA, and Method Man, 1997.

RZA, born Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, is a founding member and the de facto leader of the influential American rap collective Wu-Tang Clan. He was instrumental in the group's formation, drawing inspiration from kung fu movies and the teachings of the Five Percent Nation. RZA produced the group's groundbreaking debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), which featured the hit song "C.R.E.A.M." His innovative production style and business acumen allowed Wu-Tang Clan members to pursue solo projects, significantly impacting the landscape of hardcore hip-hop and influencing many contemporary artists.12

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