GZA Has His Own Show Playing Live Chess With Celebrities

Chessboxing with GZA is one of a handful of programs a part of Vans’ new digital livestream network Channel 66.
GZA has partnered with Vans for his own show a part of the skateboarding shoe and apparel brand’s new Channel 66 project.

Titled Chessboxing with GZA, the show finds the Wu-Tang MC not only curating music, but having discussions on metaphysics and playing live chess with celebrity guests. The show debuted on Thursday (February 11).

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