Wu-Tang Clan's "Protect Ya Neck" Hits Platinum Status After 33 Years
‘Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ is now 4x Platinum as well.
Summary
- Wu-Tang Clan’s debut single, “Protect Ya Neck,” achieved Platinum status after 33 years
- Their album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), is now 4x Platinum, along with multiple tracks
- The crew wrapped a successful North American tour and is taking its farewell show global in March
Fresh off celebrating the 32nd anniversary of their seminal debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the legendary Wu-Tang Clan is collecting historic certifications from the RIAA. This latest recognition underscores the enduring impact the group has had on the hip-hop landscape since its 1993 debut.
The most notable of these new accolades is for their debut single, “Protect Ya Neck,” which has officially achieved Platinum status, a remarkable feat nearly 33 years after its initial release. Beyond the single, the album itself has also achieved 4x Platinum status, with tracks like “C.R.E.A.M.” (4x Platinum), “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit” (1x Platinum), and “Method Man” (1x Platinum).
2025 has been a year of resurgence for the Wu. They successfully wrapped the North American leg of The Final Chamber Tour in July, which grossed an impressive $30.6 million USD. Their global farewell run is scheduled to kick off with the European leg in Amsterdam in March, carrying the group’s legacy forward worldwide.
Stream the now platinum-certified track “Protect Ya Neck” and the rest of the album below.
