RZA says HOT 97 banning Wu-Tang Clan’s music back in 1997, along with their sister stations, was a kick in the nuts to the culture, and he believes their album Wu-Tang Forever, which sold 4 million copies, would’ve gone diamond (10 million) if they were never banned. ( … pic.twitter.com/PGBr7wCO6d

RZA has opened up about the impact that Hot 97’s ban of the Wu-Tang Clan and their music had on their success as a group, as well as the direction of Hip-Hop culture.

Speaking in a recent Popcast interview, he claimed the group's album, Wu-Tang Forever, as well as their career, took a hit following the ban. As reported by Hot New Hip Hop, the a