GZA obliterates the stereotype that rap music is less educated than other genres. Nicknamed The Genius, GZA is educated in quantum physics, which is why his upcoming album, Dark Matter, is inspired by compelling questions in astrophysics.

Did GZA go to MIT?

The thing at MIT didn't really have anything to do with it. This was just something that added to it. I mean, I never went to a university and linked up with, you know, quantum and astrophysicists and things of that nature. ... I went to MIT and met with Penny Chisholm, a marine biologist.

Which Wu Tang member is a professor?

Chris Emdin, associate professor of math education, told a business innovation gathering in Providence, Rhode Island, that the Wu Tang Clan inspired him to become a teacher.