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.
Career 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 is a member of the Five-Percent Nation.
Discography
Albums Album nameRelease dateCertificationsThe PillageMarch 24, 1998RIAA: Gold The Yin and the YangApril 3, 2001The StruggleOctober 7, 2003The Cappatilize ProjectJuly 22, 2008Slang ProstitutionJanuary 27, 2009The PilgrimageNovember 15, 2011Eyrth, Wynd and FyreFebruary 26, 2013Hook OffJune 17, 2014The Pillage 2November 27, 2015Ear CandyJuly 20, 2018Black Is BeautifulJune 26, 2020Show Me The MoneyAugust 26, 2020Black TarrzannMarch 31, 2021Slow MotionMarch 11, 2022Da IllageJuly 4, 2022The Man with the Iron Darts March 28, 2024Godly, Wealthy & Beautiful April 17, 2025Solar Eclipse September 18, 2025
Collaboration albums Album nameRelease DateIronman (Ghostface Killah album)1996Iron Fist Pillage (Soundtrack)2001718 (with Theodore Unit)2004Wu South Vl. 1 (with Ratched Rush)2005Wu South Vl. 2 (with Ratched Rush)2009The 2nd Coming (with Bronze Nazareth, Canibus, M-Eighty, Nino Grave & Planet Asia, as The Almighty)2013Hip Hop Mixtape Hosted by DJ Intrigue (prod. by Pete Rock)2017AlCappaChemist Mixtape Hosted by DJ Intrigue (prod. by Alchemist)20213rd Chamber Grail Bars (prod. by Stu Bangas)2022African Killa Beez (prod. by Shaka Amazulu The 7th)2023
Singles and EPs
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"
Guest appearances 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) 1996 "Wu-Wear: The Garment Renaissance" (High School High) 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)
References
External links
Cappadonna Interview Cappadonna Interview with Fake Shore Drive