Wu-Tang Clan affiliates

The pioneering hardcore hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan's plan to conquer the hip hop industry consisted not only of making each member into a solo star in their own right, but also to create and promote numerous affiliate artists.

La The Darkman

One of the most well-known Wu affiliates and considers himself to be the "11th member" of the Clan. His debut album Heist Of The Century was one of the first affiliate LPs in 1998 and featured several appearances by the Clan members themselves. Also notable for having recorded several times and developed a friendship with the virtual hip hop pariah Vanilla Ice. His long-awaited followup album is due for release in 2006, through Think Differently Music. Birth name Lason Jackson, also known as Lashaun, Triple Darkness and La Trapa Khan.

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