Wu-Tang Clan
Awards & Honours
18
Awards Won
8
Honours
15
Rankings
3
Records
Wu-Tang Clan's impact on music is evident through their numerous accolades and distinctions. Their debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), consistently appears on lists of the greatest albums in music history, with Rolling Stone ranking it highly across multiple editions. This album is frequently cited as a definitive work in hip-hop, often securing the top spot on lists dedicated to the genre's best. The group's single "C.R.E.A.M." is also recognized among the greatest songs ever recorded.Beyond critical acclaim, the group has achieved notable commercial success and set unique records. Their album Wu-Tang Forever debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, demonstrating their widespread popularity. A particularly unusual achievement is their 2015 album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, which holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive album ever sold. These accomplishments underscore the group's significant and lasting contributions to both the artistic and commercial landscapes of music.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Induction announced in 2025, recognizing their lasting influence and contributions to music.
Most Expensive Album Ever Sold
For their album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, sold for $2 million.
Most Expensive Hip-Hop Memorabilia Item
For the unreleased album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
Wu-Tang Clan Day in New York State
November 9 proclaimed as "Wu-Tang Clan Day" in New York State.
Wu-Tang Clan District
Street co-naming at the corner of Targee Street and Vanderbilt Avenue on Staten Island.
Cultural Ambassadors for Staten Island
Appointed by Borough President James Oddo.
Wu-Tang Clan Day in Staten Island
September 13 declared "Wu-Tang Clan Day" by the Borough President.
Honorary Ambassadors of Staten Island
An honorary appointment acknowledging their ties to the borough.
Rankings & Lists
500 Greatest Songs of All Time – "C.R.E.A.M."
500 Greatest Albums of All Time – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
100 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
Top Rap Albums of All Time – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
Greatest of All Time Billboard 200 Albums – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Artists – Wu-Tang Clan
500 Greatest Albums of All Time – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
100 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
Best Hip-Hop Albums of All Time – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
Top 100 Albums of the 1990s – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
All-TIME 100 Albums – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
All-TIME 100 Songs – "C.R.E.A.M."
100 Best Rap Albums – *Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)*
100 Best Rap Albums – *Wu-Tang Forever*
Greatest Hip-Hop Groups of All Time
Records & Feats
Most Expensive Album Ever Sold
Their 2015 album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, was sold for $2 million, setting a new record for the most expensive musical work ever purchased.
Highest-Charting UK Single
"Gravel Pit" reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart in 2000, becoming their highest-charting single in the United Kingdom.
First Week Billboard 200 No. 1 for a Double Album
Wu-Tang Forever debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1997, selling 612,000 copies in its first week.