Haute Scene, News | September 30, 2024

Haute Living Celebrates Wu-Tang Clan At WAKUDA in The Palazzo At The Venetian Resort In Las Vegas

Haute Scene, News | September 30, 2024

History was made on September 26 as Haute Living honored hip hop icons and Haute Living Los Angeles cover star Wu-Tang Clan at WAKUDA at the legendary The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

Cappadonna, Raekwon, RZA, and Inspectah Deck of the Wu-Tang Clan
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The celebration marked their revolutionary first-ever hip-hop residency at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton, an event that not only commemorates their profound impact on music but honors the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard and shapes future music generations.

Raekown, Douglas Burks and RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan
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Johnathan Schultz, April Donelson, Cappadonna, Raekwon, Kamal Hotchandani, RZA, Laura Schreffler and Inspectah Deck
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Guests were transported in style throughout the event by Burks Luxury Chauffer Service, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees, including Wu-Tang Clan members RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna. Young Dirty Bastard, son of legendary Ol’ Dirty Bastard was in attendance at this exclusive event also.

April Donelson, Raekwon, WAKUDA’s manager Tiffany Ferreras Remesa, and RZA
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Notable attendees included Kamal Hotchandani, CEO of Haute Media GroupLaura Schreffler, Editor-in-Chief of Haute Media Group, April Donelson, Senior Vice President of Haute Media Group, Douglas Burks, Michael Edwards, DeSean Bell, Maurice Rucker, Brandon Handy, John Darthard, Sabine Brown, Khee Lee, Paul Richardson-Owen, Ray Acosta, Rich Robeledo, and more.

Young Dirty Bastard, RZA, Method Man, Raekwon, and Cappadonna
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The luxurious evening saw the presentation of a custom painting by artist Johnathan Schultz to the Wu-Tang Clan, titled “Legacy In Gold,” featuring a vinyl adorned with 23k gold and a crystal-encrusted Wu-Tang center, symbolizing their legendary status.

Inspectah Deck and Young Dirty Bastard
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The cocktail menu was a highlight of the night featuring innovative drinks like the ‘Yuzu Killer Bee Margarita’ infused with Vuelo del Aviador® Plata Tequila, yuzu & lime, honey, Angostura bitters, and smoked salt; ‘Shaolin Agave Negroni’ made with Vuelo del Aviador® Gran Reserva Tequila Reposado, Amargo Vallet Angostura, honey, a pinch of salt, and an orange twist; and the ‘36 Flames Old Fashioned’ concocted with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Vuelo del Aviador® Gran Reserva Tequila Reposado, agave nectar, and a grapefruit twist, each crafted to perfection and paying homage to the Wu-Tang Clan’s iconic style.

Vuelo del Aviador® Tequila cocktails
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The culinary experience featured a mix of flavors from around the globe, including tuna crispy rice with sweet chili miso and WAKUDA mayo, a refreshing beet salad with yuzu honey dressing, a variety of yakitori skewers, and soy-marinated WAKUDA chicken wings.

Hors d’oeuvres are served during the Haute Living celebration of the Wu-Tang Clan
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Inspectah Decks, Kamal Hotchandani, and Ghostface Killah

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Raekwon and RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan

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Young Dirty Bastard, RZA, Inspectah Deck, Johnathan Schultz, Method Man, and Raekwon

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Kamal Hotchandani and Young Dirty Bastard

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Inspectah Deck, April Donelson, Young Dirty Bastard, Johnathan Schultz, RZA, Kamal Hotchandani, Method Man, Raekwon, Laura Schreffler, and Cappadonna

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Sandy Becker and Kamal Hotchandani

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Kamal Hotchandani and Shreya Arun

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April Donelson, Kamal Hotchandani, and Laura Schreffler

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Kamal Hotchandani and Douglas Burks

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Kamal Hotchandani and RZA

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Raekwon

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Kee Lee and a guest

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Vuelo del Aviador® Tequila

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Signage displayed during the Haute Living celebration of the Wu-Tang Clan

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WAKUDA
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