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Wu-Tang Clan In Toronto: The Final Chamber
American hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan brought their The Final Chamber tour to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on July 14, 2025. It wasn’t just a cultural event but a tribute to hip-hop’s legacy and the group’s influence amongst different generations. Who knows if this will be the last time the city sees the group for a while.
Run The Jewels
From the moment the lights flashed to reveal Run The Jewels’ big-scaled logo in the background, sirens blared, and the opening to “Legend Has It” began. El-P and Killer Mike commanded attention, working every inch of the stage to connect with their fans. Their expression and presence were a magnetic complement to their razor-sharp lyricism. Lighting was also a factor that elevated their set; beams were slicing through the haze in perfect sync with the beats and bar exchanges. The duo’s chemistry was exhibited well. Moments at the center stage, side by side, back to back, throwing up peace signs and Ws made for picture-perfect moments we’re shared. Spacing their tracks, they would express their gratitude for being on tour with legends. They would close off their set with Angel Duster as they pass off the torch with grace and respect to the headliners.
Wu-Tang Clan
RZA emerged from beneath the stage to roaring cheers. Introduced himself and kicked off to showcase his lyrical storytelling ability before transitioning to “Bring Da Ruckus,” bringing out Ghostface Killah to start his verse. Followed by Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and GZA with their respective verses, a great way to bring out the members one at a time. Continuing the trend, “Da Mystery Of Chessboxin” would bring out U-God, Young Dirty Bastard, eldest son of the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and Masta Killa, who would start off his verse with no music before bringing the beat back as RZA sprays champagne to the crowd transitioning afterwards to the anthem “Wu-Tang Clain Ain’t Nuthing Ta Fuck Wit” which eventually brought out Method Man. The group loaded the fans with heavy hitters to start, and they didn’t hold back. They would finish off Act 1 with “Protect Ya Neck”. The group would then disperse backstage, followed by an intermission of a movie trailer.
In Act 2, a live backup singer added soulful transitions as Ghostface and Raekwon returned to the stage to perform a few tracks. Shortly after, they were joined by Cappadonna, who was wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey. Thunderous applause surrounded the venue as Ws went up throughout the set to the delight of the die-hard fans. A lucky fan had a standout moment in Act 3 as RZA invited a 12-year-old kid, who also happens to be a rapper, on stage to showcase how to channel one’s positive energy. He humorously asked the crowd which decade their birth years fell under. Keeping the fan on stage, he would join U-God and Masta Killa for a couple of songs. Proving Wu’s philosophy of passing on the mic to the new generation.
The set slowed down for a moment to pay tribute to hip-hop heroes who had passed away, including Biggie, Nipsey Hussle, Biz Markie, Prodigy, Nate Dogg, DMX, and Phife Dawg. As RZA performed parts of “Just a Friend”, “Party Up”, and “Can I Kick It?”, turning them into a shared moment of remembrance. YDB would then honour his father in the Final Act with electrifying performances of ODB’s classic tracks “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” and “Got Your Money”. Cell phones lit up the venue to “C.R.E.A.M.,” which brought the crowd to peak energy. The relentless lyrical deliveries of the Wu-Tang Clan truly make them untouchable in the pantheon of hip-hop. They are a unified force that is both nostalgic and timeless. Sealing the night with “Triumph”, as everyone in attendance, along with the group, declared, Wu-Tang isn’t just for the children, Wu-Tang is forever!
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