Background and career
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 group Wu-Tang Clan and is a member of the hip-hop group Theodore Unit together with Ghostface Killah.
Cappadonna (also known as Cappachino) grew up in the same community with his future Wu-Tang Clan peers, and mentored U-God. 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 did not appear at all 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 Yin 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.". Cappadonna was a former member of the Five-Percent Nation, until he & RZA accompanied childhood friend & president of 36 Chambers Tareef Michael to Mecca in January 2024 and converted to Islam in the Masjid al-Haram.
1996 "Taking Drastic Measures" 1997 "Tragedy" 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"
1995 "Ice Cream"; "Ice Water" (Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...) 1996 "If It's Alright with You" (The Great White Hype) 1996 "Winter Warz" (Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood & Ironman) 1996 "Wu-Wear: The Garment Renaissance" (High School High) 1996 "Iron Maiden"; "Winter Warz"; "Fish"; "Camay"; "Daytona 500" (Ironman) 1997 "For Heavenz' Sake"; "Maria"; "Triumph"; "Little Ghetto Boy"; "Heaterz" (Wu-Tang Forever) 1998 "Strange Fruit" (Soul Survivor) 1998 "Sweet Love" (Tical 2000: Judgement Day) 1998 "'97 Mentality" (The Swarm) 1998 I Can See" (Slam) 1998 "Run" (Bulworth) 1999 "'96 Recreation" (Wu-Chronicles) 2000 "Buck 50"; "Wu-Banga 101" (Supreme Clientele) 2000 "One Four Love Part 2" (Hip Hop for Respect EP) 2006 "9 Milli Bros" (Fishscale) 2018 "Wu Tang Forever" (YSIV)
