Unsealed FBI File Shows Wu-Tang Clan Linked To Murders, Drugs, Guns!

Hot off the heels of news that Staten Island men are amongst the most sensitive in the nation, some FBI documents have been unsealed showing that the borough's own Wu-Tang Clan is linked to guns, drugs, and murders. The report was obtained by blogger Rich Jones, who filed a FOIA request. According to the Daily News, the 93-page file is part of the late Russell Jones's file, aka Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

The August 1999 report shows that NYPD detectives “have documented in their case files that the Wu-Tang Clan is involved in the sale of drugs, illegal guns, weapons possession, car jackings and other types of violent crime,” also blaming one member of the 9-man group for the 1997 murder of Staten Island man Robert Johnson. The man had a falling out with the group and it's believed his death was ordered by a member, and his wasn't the only one.

You can read all about the murders, racketeering, weapons, and their links to the Bloods street gang, right here. The file also includes a clipping of a Newsday article from 1999 about the Manhattan nightclub shooting that got Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jennifer Lopez arrested. Nothing is noted about a connection between the group and the incident, however. Interesting!

And shockingly, Wu-Tang isn't commenting on the reports. Here's a song to listen to while you're reading through that hefty file:

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By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on January 13, 2012 4:50 PM

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ThreeAndNine

"the late Russell Jones's file, aka Ol’ Dirty Bastard."

I hope that my FBI file also has an alias.

splicernyc

Does any of this surprise me in the least? No.

Adam Moreira

Very...unsurprising. Big Baby Jesus my arse!

Sluggo1407

The picture cracks me up. Dey all so BAAAAAAAAD!!! Get a life assholes!!!

pendejito

"Get a life assholes!!!"

After that picture they released a bunch of albums, sold millions of copies, became world reknowned hip hop icons, made millions, and now live comfortable lives.

I'm sorry, and what did you do?

Sluggo1407

Obviously your morals are corrupted and you have no common sense. As for me, I do very well for myself, thank you. You act as if you know my life. You don't know shit. If that's the kind of scum you idolize, enjoy yourself.

pendejito

Hey, nobody said you had to like them. But Wu-Tang Clan started out in the Stapleton projects in Staten Island and grew up to be iconic hip hop legends, despite their shitty beginnings. I give them credit for that. They are known around the world and their music will define 90's hip hop forever.

And its not so much as to "how well you're doing." You might be a billionaire, but nobody knows you. I don't know you. And I'm sure you didn't grow up in a single parent home in the projects, in staten island. You want to talk morals, go after the Kardishan sisters, they didn't do shit to get their fame. They were born rich and just flash their asses all the time.

So yeah, whether you agree or disagree on their "morals," its beyond your control. Simply put,they blew up, are legends, and you're a nobody, no matter "how well you are." I don't give a shit.