Haute Living Celebrates Wu-Tang Clan At WAKUDA in The Palazzo At The Venetian Resort In Las Vegas
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.
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.
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.
Notable attendees included Kamal Hotchandani, CEO of Haute Media Group, Laura 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.
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.
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.
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.