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Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan Chapter 4): Angel Dust, an Unlicensed .357 Magnum, and Attempted Robbery

Sep 14, 2023

Ghostface Killah, member of the Wu-Tang Clan, shares controversial stories of robbery, shootings, and his challenging upbringing in Staten Island. The podcast explores his experiences with PCP, revenge, and the formation of the Wu-Tang Clan. It also delves into Ghostface Killah's time in Rikers Island prison, where he finds solace amidst harsh conditions.

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Ghostface Killah

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Quick takeaways

Ghostface Killah's criminal history and real-life experiences strongly influence his music, known for its dense storytelling.

Wu-Tang Clan, including Ghostface Killah, was investigated by the ATF for gun smuggling and using associates to buy weapons for their protection.

Deep dives

Ghostface Killer's Criminal History

Ghostface Killer, a member of Wu Tang Clan, has a history of criminal activities including shooting up a house while smoking wet (a joint dipped in angel dust and embalming fluid), being caught with an unlicensed gun and bulletproof vest, and attempting to steal money from a parking lot attendant. These real-life experiences on the streets have influenced his music, known for its lyrically dense storytelling.

Introduction

3min

Tony and Frank's Robbery

9min

A Cycle of Non-Success and the Challenges of Growing Up in Staten Island

4min

Upbringing, Hardships, and the Impact of PCP

4min

Revenge, Retaliation, and the Desire for Freedom

6min

Ghostface's Experience in Rikers Island Prison

12min

Ghostface Killah allegedly tried to steal three thousand dollars from a parking lot attendant. They said he was shot in the neck and shoulder in Steubenville, Ohio, shortly before the RZA went on trial for attempted murder. Or so the story goes. And it is true that he was busted with a .357 Magnum, hollow-point bullets, and a bulletproof vest during a routine traffic stop. It was stories and transgressions like these that led the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to dig deep into Wu-Tang Clan’s past in order to build a new narrative that the music was merely a front for organized crime – a narrative that would soon go all the way to the FBI.

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