Wu Tang rapper/ producer RZA has been forced to cancel his 2009 'Tao of Wu' UK tour, which was due to start yesterday at the Duchess in York.

Speaking to news site nme.com yesterday, a spokesperson for RZA had this to say:

RZA will tour UK when his 'Tao Of Wu' book is on sale here. Dates are currently being rescheduled. All tickets remain valid for rescheduled shows, or for refunds contact point of purchase.

RZA's book 'The Tao of Wu' goes on sale in the UK next month on 19th November.