Wu-Tang Clan sets up in Sin City

You best protect ya neck if you’re heading to Las Vegas because the Wu-Tang Clan is setting up shop in Sin City.

The legendary rap collective announced Tuesday that it would become the first hip-hop act to launch a Las Vegas residency when it begins its run of shows in February at the Theater at Virgin Hotels.

“Wu-Tang Clan will take the stage on the heels of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebration,” Virgin Hotels said in a statement. “This residency is more than a concert — it serves as a tribute to their prolific careers as individuals and as the most storied group in hip-hop history.”

“Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues … the Las Vegas Residency” is set to begin during Super Bowl Weekend, just before the Feb. 11 game is played at the city’s Allegiant Stadium. The Wu-Tang Clan shows kick off Feb. 9 and 10. The residency continues with concerts on March 22 and 23, which coincide with the first round of the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. More dates will be announced, but, in the meantime, fans can begin purchasing tickets Friday.

“Wu-Tang Clan continues to break barriers and set the pace for the music business writ large with the first-ever hip-hop residency in Las Vegas,” said Wu-Tang Clan’s manager, Tyler Childs. “We can’t wait for our fans around the world to come experience RZA’s vision for this show in-person.”

RZA, one of the group’s emcees, expressed hope that the residency — a culmination of five years of preparation — will inspire other rap and hip-hop groups to bring their talents to the desert city for extended stays.

The Staten Island-formed collective first broke through in 1993 with the single “Protect Ya Neck.”