Wu-Tang Clan join Nas on stage at London party to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop
nme.comWu-Tang Clan surprised fans with an intimate set at London’s KOKO last night (June 13) during Nas’ afterparty marking 50 years of hip-hop.The afterparty was to celebrate the end of the UK leg of the ‘NY State Of Mind’ tour, a joint tour between the two legendary hip-hop acts.After Wu-Tang Clan and Nas performed at their sold-out show at The O2, a party was held for superfans with a more intimate performance.
Nas was originally billed to host the event, however, many fans speculated that the Wu-Tang Clan would also perform with him.Great to celebrate 50 years of hip hop at The House of Koko last night, followed by Nas and Wu-Tang Clan in the Koko Theatre for a late night ‘after party’ set post-O2 performance.
pic.twitter.com/S0swcIiIm5— Greg Wetherall (@GregWetherall) June 14, 2023@nas @Hennessy after party pic.twitter.com/xN0Hwntgxh— Nasoutlet (@nasinfo_) June 14, 2023 Nas’ opening acts were two London rappers; south Londoner and House Of Pharaohs “resident” Sam Wise and the ’00s hip-hop-inspired Strandz.
In the latter’s set, he reminded the audience that “We’re here to celebrate hip-hop, right?” whilst asking for “more energy” before the legends took to the the stage.
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