Live Review: Wu-Tang Clan with Run The Jewels at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

Wu-Tang Clan Deliver a Victory Lap at the Crypto.com Arena

Los Angeles, CA (22 June, 2025): A rare cultural convergence took over Los Angeles on Sunday night, as the legendary Wu-Tang Clan brought their Final Chamber farewell tour to a sold-out Crypto.com Arena. With all eight surviving original members present, plus Young Dirty Bastard channeling the spirit and swagger of his late father, the night unfolded as a powerful tribute to a legacy that helped define hip-hop over the past three decades.

Opening duties fell to Run the Jewels, the incendiary duo of El-P and Killer Mike, still riding high off their own 10-year anniversary celebrations. They wasted no time setting the tone, tearing through fan favorites like “Ooh La La,” “Legend Has It” and “36” Chain” with relentless energy and near-breathless pacing. Disappointingly, though not surprisingly, there was no surprise guest appearance by Zak De La Rocha for their rendition of “Close Your Eyes (and Count To Fuck),” but this was hardly a detraction from their blistering set.

With synchronized bravado and seamless interplay, El-P and Killer Mike had early arrivals throwing up the signature fist-and-gun gesture, echoed in the massive suspended hands above their DJ booth. Their chemistry remains as electric as ever; two underground titans now fully established as arena rockers.

Following a stage overhaul and half-hour intermission, the air inside the arena thickened with anticipation. Then, The RZA emerged to rapturous cheers, his fingers forming the familiar “W” as he opened with “Sunlight” from the Clan’s 2007 album, 8 Diagrams. It was a subtle, almost meditative beginning to what would quickly become a high-voltage celebration of the group’s legendary debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).

Ghostface Killah stormed in with “Bring Da Ruckus,” showing they can still, indeed, bring said ruckus. Raekwon, Inspectah Deck and GZA followed in rapid succession, each staking their claim on the crowd’s adoration through foundational tracks like “Clan in Da Front,” “Da Mystery of Chessboxin” and the anthemic “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta Fuck Wit.”

The first act wasn’t necessarily structured around a climax, but Method Man’s entrance still felt like one. Emerging to the opening bars of his namesake track, he brought a shot of charisma and crowd control that elevated an already electric atmosphere. Ever the showman, he enjoyed a spliff mid-song, courtesy of Cappadonna, much to the amusement and delight of fans.

What could have easily been a nostalgia-fueled cash grab, instead felt vital, energized and oddly intimate for a show of this scale. Despite the well-documented tensions that have punctuated Wu-Tang’s long history, the group performed like a united front, each member giving space and respect to the others, every verse a reaffirmation of their singular place in music history.

If this is truly their final tour, Wu-Tang Clan made sure to go out on their own terms: triumphant, together and still untouchable. Necks were well protected throughout the performance.

Act 1 Setlist;

1. Sunlight
2. Bring Da Ruckus
3. Clan In Da Front
4. Da Mystery of Chessboxin’
5. Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta Fuck Wit
6. Method Man
7. Shame on a N’
8. Protect Ya Neck

Wu-Tang Clan

Run The Jewels

All Photos by Marv Watson