WU-TANG's GZA raps and rhymes on StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This week, Neil sits down with the one and only, The Genius, Gza to discuss his career and how science has influenced his life and creativity.

Guests: GZA, Chuck Nice, Christopher Emdin

[danthonyboone]

I served GZA back in 2000, at a restaurant called Negril.  He had brought hes daughters in and really didn't want me to make a fuss over him as a star.  He was very soft spoken in front of his girls, and a great role model for politeness. 

[blackezi]

Intellectual Black Men talking about Astrophysics and Hip Hop. What a moment. Allow me to shed a tear

[xavier]

My dad died in 2002 at 46 yo. He was listening to a Walkman with a "36 Chambers" cassette tape playing when he died. That was the last album he heard. That's what he chose to go out listening to. That's a trip.

[AgesofAges]

You know what I like about GZA? He's not in the game, he's above the game. Take notes son.

[crazyshawn]

Liquid Swords is my favorite of all the Wu Tang Solo records

[ChrisBennettGameDesign]

"As an artist, it's important to say something important."
"How many do not?"
"99 out of 100."
#GZA

[Goatchild]

I love how unfazed GZA is by anything, he's just so cool

[AlexDahlZ]

As a 13 year old white kid living in Norway I was hypnotized by Wu Tang Clan's ability to create amazing music through their lyrical construction. While most other popular rappers/hip hop artists at the time were doing bars about loose women and cash, Wu Tang Clan made tracks like "cream" and "reunited". Out of all the Wu members GZA was my favorite lyricist, "The Spark" is a great example as to why that is.

[Barrydavillain]

GZA is still my favorite Wu emcee, he's incredible.

[SparkyTakedown]

Still bumpin' Liquid Swords to this day. My favorite Wu Album. Like the song "labels" on that record, GZA used actual record company names without alluding to them as record companies but as vocabulary to illustrate his point about the nature of the record industry. Really enjoyed this piece and props to Neil for being open-minded like this. Two geniuses here pretty much. On a comedic note, I find that Chick Nice kinda resembles Gary Grice (The GZA). Ha! That's as far as my lyrical talent goes

[RaDylOl]

I wish I could put in words how happy this vid makes me.

[Apoc]

Now I get what Wu-Tang Forever! Means. So much depth and intelligence in their music that it will stand the test of time.

[bartjelsma]

To the kids of the hiphopgeneration GZA is a role model.They want to rhyme like him.But to rhyme as lyrical as him by incorperating science facts they first have to study that science textbook.Mission accomplished from educational standpoint if they do.

[juliocruz]

"Just a quick reminder for everyone to diversify your bonds!"

[kevinb]

Two intelligent minds that think in two different ways. It's cool to see them link together and have a conversation. Gza shed some light on how hip hop can be just as influential as science. Wu tang forever 

[markusthegreat]

As a fan of hip hop, science and life in general...If you're a hip hop fan and don't have the Liquid Swords album by the Gza, I seriously have to question you as a human being. A true classic amongst many from the clan. Wu Tang forever!! R.I.P. ODB

[Osirus]

when RZA said the Wu-Tang Forever cd is the only education you need, he wasn't lying. I learned more from that album than 4 years in highschool. Whenever I got a new Wu-Tang album I would immediately listen to the album with the lyrics pulled up online, and research the various words and topics they rhymed about. I never even read a book in my free time outside of school until Wu-Tang

[DazzzTube]

Saying the GZA is a genius is a serious understatement

[analoghifi]

The Genius/GZA is one of the most articulate, extremely smart and complex individuals of hip hop. Humble and Meek, representing the Wu-Tang Clan. I don't think the 80's and 90's bands of artists could never be replicated again.

[SalmanAlajmi]

What Neil doesnt get is that GZA aint no pop artist. GZA an emcee, he spits real shit.