Ghostface Killah Sets Release Date for Highly Anticipated Supreme Clientele 2

It looks like the re-emergence of Iron Man is upon us. After more than a decade of anticipation, Ghostface Killah is finally ready to deliver the long-awaited sequel to his classic album Supreme Clientele. As reported by AllHipHop, the Staten Island rap legend shared the official release date for Supreme Clientele 2 on Wednesday, June 6. The album will drop on June 19.

The project is part of a new wave of releases under Mass Appeal, the record label co-founded by another hip-hop icon, Nas. The collaboration between Ghostface Killah and Nas marks a full-circle moment for the two artists. In the 1990s, Wu-Tang Clan and Nas rose to prominence during an era of fierce competition and unwavering dedication to originality. The Wu-Tang bio-series even portrayed moments of tension between Ghostface, Raekwon, and Nas, stemming from accusations of stylistic imitation. Despite those early rivalries, Nas would go on to release Illmatic, regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever made.

Fans have waited for Supreme Clientele 2 for over a decade, with the original album often cited as one of the most influential and critically acclaimed projects in hip-hop history. Released in 2000, Supreme Clientele arrived at a pivotal time for the Wu-Tang Clan, whose dominance had started to wane. The album reignited interest in the group’s gritty, abstract aesthetic, with Ghostface Killah’s lyrical prowess taking center stage.

Known for his surreal imagery, dense slang, and inventive flow, Ghostface elevated lyrical creativity to new heights on the original Supreme Clientele. The project was deeply influenced by a 1997 trip to Africa with RZA, an experience that pushed Ghostface to move away from flashy content and embrace more personal, socially conscious themes. The result was sharper writing layered with emotional depth and cultural reflection.

Production on the original album featured contributions from RZA, JuJu of The Beatnuts, and other Wu-Tang affiliates. Though RZA only produced a handful of tracks, he guided the overall sonic direction, ensuring the project retained its raw, sample-heavy vibe.

Critics widely hailed Supreme Clientele as one of Ghostface Killah’s best works, helping to define the sound of early 2000s hip-hop. The album’s mix of humor, pain, and street wisdom became a blueprint for experimental rap and solidified Ghostface’s reputation as Wu-Tang’s most dynamic solo voice.

The timing of the Supreme Clientele 2 announcement aligns with Ghostface Killah and the Wu-Tang Clan’s farewell tour this summer. The Final Chamber tour kicks off on June 6 and runs through July 18 in Philadelphia. The tour will bring all original Wu-Tang Clan members together on stage for what promises to be an unforgettable farewell to their legendary collective career.

As anticipation builds for Supreme Clientele 2, fans are eager to see how Ghostface Killah will continue to evolve his iconic sound while paying homage to one of the most celebrated albums in hip-hop history. June 19 can’t come soon enough.