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Cappadonna
Cappadonna performing in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Darryl Hill
Also known as	Cappachino
Born	(1968-09-18) September 18, 1968 (age 56) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Origin	Staten Island, New York City, U.S.
Genres	East Coast hip hop
Years active	1995–present
Labels	RBC
Member of	Wu-Tang Clan Theodore Unit

Darryl Hill (born September 18, 1968), better known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and is a member of the hip hop group Theodore Unit together with Ghostface Killah.

Career

Cappadonna (also known as Cappachino) was known to the future members of the Wu-Tang Clan, and had been U-God's mentor. However, Cappadonna went to prison and was replaced in the group by Method Man.

Cappadonna made his recording debut as an affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan on Raekwon's 1995 single "Ice Cream" on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.... He was also a guest star, along with Raekwon, on Ghostface Killah's solo debut album, Ironman. He made his first appearance on a Wu-Tang Clan album in 1997 on Wu-Tang Forever on the single "Triumph". Following his appearance on Forever, he contributed significantly to the group's third studio album, The W, at which point his appearances were no longer marked with "Featuring Cappadonna", as they had been on Forever. After a falling-out with RZA the next year over royalties, he only appeared in one song called Da Glock on the group's subsequent album Iron Flag. He reunited with the group for their concert at 2004's Rock the Bells, and appeared on 2007 release 8 Diagrams.

Cappadonna's status as a Wu-Tang member or as a featured artist has varied throughout the years, while long referred to by both the group and fans as the "Unofficial Tenth Member". Also, while his vocals on 8 Diagrams were not marked with "Feat. Cappadonna", much like The W, he does not appear on the front cover with the original eight living members, and is not featured in the album's booklet with a picture, although he is included in the group's shout-outs sections. In a press conference held October 2, 2014, at Warner Studios for the upcoming release of the Wu-Tang Clan's A Better Tomorrow album, RZA clarified any misunderstanding of Cappadonna's affiliation with Wu-Tang Clan, stating that Cappadonna has been an official member of Wu-Tang Clan since 8 Diagrams.

Cappadonna's first solo effort was 1998's The Pillage which debuted and peaked at number 3 on the charts and certified Gold. His follow-up – 2001's The Ying and The Yang – debuted at number 51 on the charts. Staying vigilant in his support of The Clan, he then featured on over 25 releases including classics from Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface.

Known for his colorful wardrobe, he frequently refers to fashion designers and his large collection of boutique clothing in his raps.

In 2019 Cappadonna was featured in Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, a documentary in honor of the 25th anniversary of Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).

Cappadonna once mentioned in a podcast that his name is an acronym for "Consider All Poor People Acceptable Don't Oppress Nor Neglect Anyone.".

Most Recently He has Joined Legends of Hip Hip Grandmaster Melle Mel , Grand Puba on a Track by Son of Sam for Eric Spade Rivas Film "The Brooklyn Premiere 2024" song by the same name. This was last film Angel Salazar From Scarface appeared in and the song is also a tribute idea that Director had about finishing a film with such a loss occurring during production and yet persevering. The three legends pep talk the director into continuing.

Discography

Albums

Collaboration albums

Singles and EPs

• 1996 "Taking Drastic Measures"
• 1996 Don't Be a Menace soundtrack – track "Winter Warz"
• 1998 "Slang Editorial"
• 1998 "Run"
• 1999 "Black Boy"
• 2001 "Super Model"
• 2007 "Don't Turn Around"
• 2009 "Somebody's Got To Go"
• 2011 "Cuban Link Kings"

Guest Darts

• 1995 "Ice Cream", "Ice Water" {Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...}
• 1996 "If It's Alright with You" {The Great White Hype (soundtrack)}
• ~~~~ "Winter Warz" {Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (soundtrack)}
• ~~~~ "Wu-Wear (Garment Renaissance)" {High School High (soundtrack)}
• 1997 "For Heavenz' Sake", "Maria", "Triumph", "Little Ghetto Boy", "Heaterz" {Wu-Tang Forever}
• 1998 "Strange Fruit" {Soul Survivor}
• ~~~~ "Sweet Love" {Tical 2000: Judgement Day}
• ~~~~ "'97 Mentality" {The Swarm}
• ~~~~ "I Can See" {Slam (soundtrack)}
• ~~~~ "Run" {Bulworth (soundtrack)}
• 1999 "'96 Recreation" {Wu-Chronicles}
• 2000 "Buck 50", "Wu-Banga 101" {Supreme Clientele}
• 2024 "The Brooklyn Premiere" {The Brooklyn Premiere soundtrack} with Melle Mel and Grand Puba

References

1. "Cappadonna". Retrieved June 13, 2024.
2. Corp., Wu-Tang. "Cappadonna Biography at Wu-Tang Corp. - The Official Site of the Wu-Tang Clan". www.wutang-corp.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
3. "RZA Reveals Cappadonna's Status In Wu-Tang Clan". HipHopDX. October 7, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
4. "XXL Article On The Making Of "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx"". www.ilxor.com. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
5. "RZA Explains The Origin Of The Wu-Tang To Funkmaster Flex". YouTube. October 17, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
6. "RZA Reveals Cappadonna's Status In Wu-Tang Clan". HipHopDX. October 7, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
7. "The Wu-Tang Clan Looks Back on 25 Years". www.vulture.com. February 5, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
8. "Kitchen Talk – 56 Wu-Tang Clan Cappadonna Talks His Wu Relationship, Jail, First Check, and More". YouTube. October 30, 2021.
9. "Gold & Platinum – RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
10. "The Pilgrimage [Explicit]: Cappadonna: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
11. "Cappadonna – Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre – Audio CD [2CD] - Underground Hip Hop – Store". Underground Hip Hop. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
12. "Hook Off (Collectors Edition) by Cappadonna on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
13. "Ear Candy by Cappadonna on GLF Ent". www.glfent.com. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

External links

• Cappadonna Interview
• Cappadonna Interview with Fake Shore Drive

• Living people
• African-American male rappers
• American male rappers
• Wu-Tang Clan members
• Epic Records artists
• Rappers from New York City
• American beatboxers
• East Coast hip-hop musicians
• Musicians from Staten Island
• RBC Records artists
• 21st-century American rappers
• 1969 births