Digital Underground: The "Wu-Tang Before Wu-Tang" (Shock G & Tupac) | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

Digital Underground is celebrating 35 years of their classic debut album Sex Packets and the legacy continues to grow. Join Sway as he welcomes Money B and Young Hump for an in depth conversation about the groups massive influence on hip hop history. From the genius of Shock G to the early days of Tupac Shakur this is a masterclass in West Coast culture.

In this episode we dive into the collective nature of Digital Underground and how they paved the way for groups like Wu Tang Clan. Money B shares personal stories from his new book A DU Party Don't Stop including his relationship with the Shakur family and the recent developments in the Tupac investigation. We also discuss the groups evolution into the digital age with Web3 and their upcoming live performances in Los Angeles.

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