
About this episode
In Episode 3 of "Of Mics and Men," we see the Wu-Tang Clan reach international fame and glory, but also turbulence as solo aspirations conflict with those of the collective, and we see the untimely passing of Old Dirty Bastard.
Topics discussed:
- The Takeover
- The Bliss
- The Turbulence
- The Schism
- The Tragedy
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Our live show and conversation with Rider University professor Mickey Hess, co-author of a biography of Ol' Dirty Bastard.
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Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.
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