On a warm Friday night in Ontario, the Wu-Tang Clan turned the Toyota Arena into a temple of hip-hop history.
In the first of three SoCal dates for their Final Chamber Tour, the Clan delivered a powerful, four-act journey through their legacy, fusing the history of Wu, performance art, and social reflection into a show that felt less like a farewell and more like a spiritual awakening.
Opening for hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan is no small feat, but Run The Jewels came out swinging. With a setlist built like a greatest hits package, EL-P and Killer Mike wasted no time delivering the gut-punch energy that’s made them one of the most formidable live acts of the last decade.
The night opened with the seismic “Legend Has It,” and from there, it was a rapid-fire assault: “Run the Jewels,” “Blockbuster Night Part 1,” and “Oh My Darling Don’t Cry,” each landed like sonic uppercuts.
The chemistry between the two MCs was palpable – part brotherhood, part mischief. Early in the set, EL-P paused to introduce himself and Killer Mike with the kind of deadpan swagger only he can pull off, while Mike grinned like a heavyweight ready for another round. The crowd roared in approval, locked in and along for the ride.
“Ooh La La” was a peak moment, with the entire arena joyfully shouting along to the infectious “Oh wee wee” chorus, the crowd taking over the end of “Everybody’s Doin’ It” like it was a full-on singalong. The energy surged from hype to hypnotic as the duo “brought it down a notch” with Sea Legs, which EL-P jokingly claimed they’d been experimenting with in yoga studios.
Then came “Angel Duster,” a set closer as chaotic as it is cathartic. EL-P playfully started spinning in place and commented “I gotta get my spin on” Killer Mike couldn’t help but crack, “You’re the Tony Hawk of spinners.” The song itself was a gritty, soaring closer which perfectly balanced the raw with the refined RTJ.
Act I: Enter the Wu-Tang
The lights dropped. The energy spiked. And the killer bees buzzed around on the massive screen above the stage.
As the anticipation built to a fever pitch, the lights went up and there stood RZA raising the iconic Wu signal to the ceiling.
TOYOTA ARENA
Ontario, California
June 20th, 2025
Without hesitation he launched into “Bring Da Ruckus,” setting the tone with fire and fury.
Ghostface Killah and Inspectah Deck flanked him shortly after, spitting verses like it was 1993 all over again.
As the beats kept rolling, each member of the Clan emerged one by one, their entrance timed perfectly with iconic verses that echoed off the walls. Then came the first of many surprise performances: Young Dirty Bastard, the son of the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard, exploded onto the stage, fully embodying his father’s look, mannerisms, and unfiltered charisma. Act 1 ended with the full Clan assembled, tearing through “Protect Ya Neck” like a war cry.
Act II – Soul, Smoke, and Shaolin Classics
Where Act I paid homage to the group’s unified foundation, Act II veered into the solo artistry that made each member a legend in their own right.
Opening with a cinematic touch, long-time Wu-Tang collaborator and songstress Blue Raspberry took the stage, softly singing Gladys Knight’s “The Way We Were.” The final line, “Can it all be so simple,” took on duel meaning as Raekwon made his entrance back on stage to perform his track of the same name. It was a moment that perfectly nodded to the soul records that have always coursed through Wu-Tang’s DNA.
Ghostface joined soon after, and together with RZA, they reignited the chemistry that made “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” a street classic. The crowd was fully locked in when “Ice Cream” dropped, with Cappadonna joining in – eventually leading the crowd in a “Wu-Tang!” chant.
The act closed with a soft-lit haze and the soulful intro to “Bring the Pain.” As Blue Raspberry crooned the melody, Method Man strolled out slowly, joint in hand, soaking in the love like a king returning home. After delivering his verses with surgical flow, he turned to the crowd and led a heartfelt singalong to “You’re All I Need to Get By.”
Act III – Swords, Wisdom, and Revolution
After a brief commercial break where the crowd was shown a trailer for a steam video game by Raekwon, RZA and GZA took center stage for “Liquid Swords” and “Duel of the Iron Mic” – a lyrical masterclass wrapped in grimy beats and cerebral flows. RZA paused throughout the set to address the crowd and preach positivity.
U-God emerged dressed in all white, the yin to RZA and GZA’s yang. RZA preached transformation and awareness, asking fans from different decades to sound off, creating a cross-generational thread of unity before launching into “No Said Date.”
The act culminated with a powerful message on gun violence and female bodily autonomy before “Tearz.” Phones lit up the arena, waving slowly as the Clan delivered the emotional track, a moment of stillness in an otherwise explosive night.
Act IV – Resurrection, Celebration, and C.R.E.A.M.
The final act was a victory lap. A love letter. And a tribute to the spirit that started it all.
Above the stage, a cutout animation of Ol’ Dirty Bastard appeared on screen – eyes wide, mouth open, wild as ever. Then, “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” blasted through the speakers and Young Dirty Bastard returned, launching into a high-octane performance of his father’s biggest hits. “Got Your Money” had the entire arena on their feet, dancing, shouting, and remembering the legendary emcee.
From there, the set reached its pinnacle with back-to-back anthems: “C.R.E.A.M.” and “Triumph.” As the beat to “Triumph” rolled in, RZA led the entire arena in one final chant, preaching “Hip-Hop and One Love!”
Thousands of hands shot up into the Wu sign.
And to close it out, RZA returned with a second bottle of champagne, spraying the crowd once more and asking the audience to give themselves a round of applause.
The Final Chamber Tour is more than a farewell. It’s an exclamation point at the end of a sentence that helped define hip-hop for over 30 years. And if this really is the final chapter?
