Pretty Nifty — Legends Never Die: Wu-Tang Clan Make Their Final Performance in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - September 19: Wu-Tang Clan perform their last concert in the state of Alabama during their “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” tour. (Photo by Dylan Basden for Pretty Nifty)

Over three decades into their historic career, Wu-Tang Clan are hanging their hats on the project with their “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” tour. With countless classic projects from across their membership, Wu-Tang are one of hip-hops most prolific creative forces. Their stop in Birmingham marked only the second time the group has ever performed in the state of Alabama, the lone exception being a stop at Soul Kitchen, a small club in Mobile, back in 2008. Now they tackle Coca-Cola Amphitheater, one of the largest concert venues in the state, for their second and final show.

The Clan gets rolling with RZA taking centerstage. The de facto leader and main producer for the group, RZA (Robert Fitzgerald Diggs) draws the crowd in quickly with a bout of slam poetry. Wu-Tang has always been known for their wordsmithing, and their captain should be no different, effortlessly tearing through bars like finely perforated paper. Not to be outclassed, Ghostface Killa (Dennis David Coles) and Raekwon (Corey Quontrell Woods) are quick to join the stage on “Bring Da Ruckus,” of which they certainly did. This duo has no problem playing off of each other and RZA, adding tight flow over tight flow. Wu-Tang is incredibly balanced, with each member not only contributing their fair share, but also landing adlibs and backing bars to emphasize one another. Inspectah Deck (Jason S. Hunter) and GZA (Gary Eldridge Grice) are also quick to hop on the track, adding to the cacophony of MCs on stage, with each one adding their unique voice into the mix. It is a downright ruckus and far from the last one of the night.

U-God (Lamont Jody Hawkins) soon joins in on the fun with “Da Mystery of Chessboxin’” with Masta Killa (Jamel Irief) not far behind. These two MCs are some of the sharpest of the bunch, with quick wit and effortless on-stage swagger. The Clan are also joined on stage by Young Dirty Bastard (Barsun Unique Jones), son of founding Wu member Ol’ Dirty Bastard (Russell Tyrone Jones). Wu-Tang are not ones to gloss over their history, honoring the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard by having his son take on his verses. Similarly, the group also made dedications to various friends and peers they’ve lost along the way, ranging from The Notorious B.I.G to Tupac, Biz Markie to DMX, and even Dolly Parton.

Cappadonna (Darryl Hill) and Method Man (Clifford Smith Jr.) are far from forgotten, with the latter making his presence vitally known during the opening act, especially on his namesake “Method Man.” Both MCs also took on a string of solo tracks, with Cappadonna bringing out longtime Wu collaborator Havoc (Kejuan Waliek Muchita) for a string of Mobb Deep covers. While not a part of Wu-Tang’s Killa Beez, the wide spanning ecosystem of Wu collaborators and apprentices, Havoc has deep ties with The Clan, with much of his story intermingling with theirs. It once again speaks volumes to the impact these musicians have had on the genre and culture as a whole.

Wu-Tang performed a blend of over forty tracks spanning the entire Clan’s discography and taking up more than two hours of runtime. That is an impressive feat, made extra special by the backing band giving them live beats. The Clan even brought along a live horn section, a special treat at any live show. Their stage presence and energy was top-notch throughout the night, with every member taking control of their slanted stage design and using the full force of their production.

Setlist

Act I

RZA Slam Poetry
Bring Da Ruckus
Clan In Da Front
Da Mystery of Chessboxin’
Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit
Method Man
Shame On a N***a
Protect Ya Neck
Act II
Rainy Dayz Intro
What’s Love Got to Do With It [Graham Lyle cover]
Mighty Healthy
Incarcerated Scarfaces
Criminology
Slang Editorial
Eye for an Eye (Your Beef Is Mines)[Mobb Deep cover ft. Havoc]
Survival of the Fittest [Mobb Deep cover ft. Havoc]
Quiet Storm Remix [Mobb Deep cover ft. Havoc]
Shook Ones, Pt. II [Mobb Deep cover ft. Havoc]
Ice Cream
Release Yo’ Delf
Bring the Pain
I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By
Act III
We Are One [MAZE cover]
Torture Skit
Liquid Swords
Duel of the Iron Mic
Gravel Pit
4th Chamber
No Said Date
Bizarre
Shaolin Rebel II [ft. Siahlaw]
See the Joy
Tearz -> Just a Friend [Biz Markie cover] -> Can I Kick It? [A Tribe Called Quest cover] -> Party Up [DMX cover]
The Way We Were [Barbra Streisand cover]
Act IV
Reunited
Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Got Your Money
C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)
Triumph

Wu-Tang are on their fifth and final leg of the “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” tour, the group’s last tour under the moniker. Very few dates remain, all of which are centered around the Southeast and Southwest, leaving very few opportunities left to see the Clan live and in person.

You can find all of Wu-Tang Clan’s remaining tour dates here.

Sep 20 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival 2026

Sep 22 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center*

Sep 23 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*

Sep 24 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*

Sep 26 – Thackerville, OK – WinStar World Casino

Sep 28 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater*

Sep 29 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*

Oct 1 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino*

Oct 2 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival 2026

Oct 3 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Oct 4 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*

* with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Let there be no doubts, misconceptions, or anything that may lead you astray; Wu-Tang Clan are one of the best hip-hop acts, solo or otherwise, to have ever hit the stage. The breadth of their collective discography, the immense depths of their influence, and the sheer power of their showmanship is mindboggling to see live. This is a collective of rappers, producers, and creatives who have not only defined a storied career for themselves, but they also fundamentally shaped the direction of hip-hop during the 90’s and beyond. I have seen over 1,100 live acts and have been fortunate enough to see many legends on stage, from Paul McCartney to Willie Nelson, and even with that immense selection before me it would be hard to not place Wu-Tang Clan on their own pillar. This is a show that I genuinely feel sorry for anyone unable to attend, because it was simply legendary. The Wu-Tang Clan are some of the best to have ever done it, don’t get it twisted.

Wu-Tang Forever.

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