By: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre

Wu-Tang Clan’s Final Chamber Tour in Chicago: A Night of Legacy, Loyalty, and Loud Memories

On July 7, Wu-Tang Clan brought their Final Chamber Tour to Chicago’s United Center. The crowd showed up early, ready for what would be one of the most anticipated shows of the summer. Run the Jewels opened with their signature high energy, setting the stage for what was about to come.

As soon as the first beat dropped, I was reminded of where it all started for me. Thirty years ago, I snuck into the House of Blues, just a kid looking to feel the weight of Wu-Tang Clan’s music live. That night, all nine original members stood on stage, and the entire room moved as one. Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s wild energy filled every corner of the venue. That moment shaped how I viewed hip-hop.

Now, decades later, I stood inside a packed arena. Things have changed. The men on stage have evolved. RZA has built a career as a film director and producer. Method Man is now an actor with an undeniable presence. GZA speaks on science and philosophy alongside top thinkers. Raekwon continues to celebrate his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… legacy, and Ghostface Killah still sounds as sharp as ever. Even with everything they’ve accomplished outside of music, their connection to the crowd hasn’t faded.

The show opened with “Sunlight,” leading into “Bring Da Ruckus.” From the start, the energy was high. They followed up with “Clan in Da Front,” “Da Mystery of Chessboxin’,” and “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ to Fuck Wit.” The crowd responded to every line, shirts with the golden “W” filling every seat in the building.

Throughout the night, they shifted focus between group tracks and individual moments. Raekwon and Ghostface delivered “Criminology” and “Ice Cream” with ease, their chemistry as strong as ever. Masta Killa and Cappadonna kept the momentum going with their verses, while GZA’s performance of “Liquid Swords” and “Duel of the Iron Mic” showed his lyrical mastery.

Method Man brought undeniable energy. He performed “Method Man,” “Bring the Pain,” and “All I Need,” feeding off the crowd and commanding the stage like few can.

Young Dirty Bastard honored his father with high-energy performances of “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” and “Got Your Money.” His presence connected the past with the present, and the crowd responded with loud approval.

The night was built on classic after classic. Tracks like “Protect Ya Neck,” “Reunited,” “C.R.E.A.M.,” and “Triumph” had the entire building on their feet. When Inspectah Deck delivered his verse on “Triumph,” the reaction from the crowd was overwhelming.

Standing there, it struck me that I wasn’t that kid sneaking into shows anymore. Yet somehow, the feeling remained the same. I could see it on every face around me—Wu-Tang Clan still hits just as hard.

Here is the full setlist from the night:

“Sunlight”
“Bring Da Ruckus”
“Clan in Da Front”
“Da Mystery of Chessboxin’”
“Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ to Fuck Wit”
“Method Man”
“Shame on a Nigga”
“Protect Ya Neck”
“Can It Be All So Simple”
“Holla”
“Criminology”
“’97 Mentality”
“Above the Clouds”
“Incarcerated Scarfaces”
“Ice Cream”
“Bring the Pain”
“All I Need”
“Liquid Swords”
“Duel of the Iron Mic”
“4th Chamber”
“Gravel Pit”
“No Said Date”
“Run”
“Tearz”
“Reunited”
“Shimmy Shimmy Ya”
“Got Your Money”
“C.R.E.A.M.”
“Triumph”

Thirty years later, Wu-Tang Clan remains one of the most powerful groups to take the stage. The names and venues may change, but their impact stays the same.