Years Active: 1998-2004
Member of: Wu-Tang Clan
Influenced by: Eric B. & Rakim, Boogie Down Productions, Ultramagnetic MC's, Public Enemy
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: One of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, who recorded some of the most influential hip-hop of the '90s, Ol' Dirty ...
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Nov 13 2009 12:00PM
by James Sullivan
Filed under: Twisted Tales
Spinner: He answered to Joe Bananas and Dirt McGirt and Big Baby Jesus. Best known as Ol' Dirty Bastard, Russell Tyrone Jones from Brooklyn, N.Y., was not destined to grow ol'. But dirty -- he knew from dirty. Known to his mother as Rusty, Jones started ... Read moreOct 12 2009 9:00AM
by Sharks
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, R.I.P.
The Boombox Music Blog: As the fifth anniversary of Ol' Dirty Bastard's death approaches, fans of the extraordinary and unique MC have something exciting to look forward to, the debut recording from Boy Jones, ODB's son. The young rapper will be releasing his first single ... Read moreJun 22 2009 10:15AM
by Drew Berner
Filed under: Concerts and Tours, Live It Out, Canada
Spinner: A concert featuring blog-rappers the Cool Kids and Wu-Tang Clan legend GZA might look at first glance to be a passing of the hip-hop torch, but GZA isn't giving it up quite so easily. GZA, aka Gary Grice, rocked a crowd of thousands at Toronto's ... Read more
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11/13/09
Twisted Tales: Ol' Dirty Bastard Lives Up to His Name(s) -- Except for the 'Ol'' Part He...
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11/06/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Peed on LL Cool J's Platinum Plaque Respected industry veteran Dante R...
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11/03/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Tribute Film to Premiere in New York A documentary film about Wu-Tang ...
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10/29/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Peed on LL Cool J's Platinum Plaque Respected industry veteran Dante R...
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10/12/09
Five Years After ODB's Death, Rapper's Son Plans Debut As the fifth anniversary of Ol' D...
The Boombox
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11/14/08
ODB's Mother Remembers Rapper, Marks Anniversary of His Death Four years after the untim...
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11/13/09
Twisted Tales: Ol' Dirty Bastard Lives Up to His Name(s) -- Except for the 'Ol'' Part He...
Spinner
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11/11/09
ODB's Relatives, Colleagues Tell His Story In 'Dirty' Documentary The long-in-the making...
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11/06/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Peed on LL Cool J's Platinum Plaque Respected industry veteran Dante R...
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11/03/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Tribute Film to Premiere in New York A documentary film about Wu-Tang ...
The Boombox
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11/02/09
ODB Biopic to Premiere Next Week in Harlem Directed by Dirty's cousin Raison Allah, the ...
AllHipHop.com
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10/29/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Peed on LL Cool J's Platinum Plaque Respected industry veteran Dante R...
The Boombox
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10/12/09
Five Years After ODB's Death, Rapper's Son Plans Debut As the fifth anniversary of Ol' D...
The Boombox
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10/09/09
ODB’s Son Boy Jones Gears Up For Rap Debut As fans prepare to remember the late Ol' Dirt...
AllHipHop.com
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09/18/09
Raekwon Says ODB Tops Kanye West, Lil Mama As Ultimate Stage-Crasher "That's his lane," ...
MTV
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07/01/09
Reviews:N.A.S.A. Don't worry—the government hasn't resorted to nostalgia albums reclaimi...
Filter Magazine
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12/04/08
12/7: Wu-Tang Clan in Tempe Sound: The quintessential hip-hop blend of cutting-edge and ...
The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ
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11/21/08
CD Review: 'Wu' soundtrack classic 'best of,' not much new Along with the new documentar...
UWIRE
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11/17/08
ODB's Mom: "My Son Would've Grabbed the Mic at Obama Rally" Last week marked the four-ye...
Spin.com
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11/14/08
ODB's Mother Remembers Rapper, Marks Anniversary of His Death Four years after the untim...
The Boombox
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11/13/08
Ol' Dirty Bastard's Mom Remembers Her Son On The Anniversary Of His Death Ten years ago,...
MTV
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11/12/08
New Bio Examines The Life Of Ol Dirty Bastard The 288-page book was written by Jaime Low...
AllHipHop.com
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07/08/08
Google and YouTube play name-that-room game But Google did not stop at conference rooms.
The Hartford Courant - Hartford CT
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12:27 AM
Hip Hop Album Releases for Nov. 17: 50 Cent, Bushwick Bill, Edan, Felt, The Jacka & Berner, Kid Sister, K-Rino, Ol Dirty Bastard, Rakim
ProHipHop
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11/13/09
Twisted Tales: Ol' Dirty Bastard Lives Up to His Name(s) -- Except for the 'Ol'' Part He...
Spinner
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11/11/09
A Look At That Ol' Dirty Bastard Documentary, 'Dirty: One Word Can Change The World' Ol'...
MTV Movies Blog
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11/06/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Peed on LL Cool J's Platinum Plaque Respected industry veteran Dante R...
The Boombox
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11/04/09
ODB Documentary, “Dirty: One Word Can Change The World,” Premieres Nov. 10 A documentary...
Hip Hop PopCrunch
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11/03/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Tribute Film to Premiere in New York A documentary film about Wu-Tang ...
The Boombox
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10/29/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Peed on LL Cool J's Platinum Plaque Respected industry veteran Dante R...
The Boombox
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10/22/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard May Be The Subject Of A Biopic, Wu-Tang Clan Honcho RZA Says Dirty lef...
MTV Movies Blog
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10/12/09
Five Years After ODB's Death, Rapper's Son Plans Debut As the fifth anniversary of Ol' D...
The Boombox
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03/17/09
Ol' Dirty Bastard Loses Face Again [Your Bed-Stuy Report] One of my favorite things abou...
Idolator
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01/14/09
5 Dead Rappers Who Need a Biopic This weekend's box office is almost sure to go to Notor...
SpoutBlog
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11/14/08
ODB's Mother Remembers Rapper, Marks Anniversary of His Death Four years after the untim...
The Boombox
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11/14/08
Single Minded: The Killers, Nirvana and Bobby Brown 13 remixes of the first single from ...
Rock and Roll Daily
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10/28/08
At Q-Tip's Album Release Party, Talk of Mayors Past and Present Monday evening, at the r...
The Daily Transom
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07/26/08
Ghostface Killah and Raekwon @ Pitchfork 7.20.08 If I had the best sing-song introductio...
You Ain't No Picasso
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04/09/08
wtf M.I.A. films the NYPD roughing some dude up (excessively?) outside her window in Bed...
Gorilla vs. Bear
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04/08/08
madlib: live There's some overlap with the Lolla lineup , which was made official today.
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04/07/08
soul messages Soul Messages from Dimona is out May 1st on Numero Group .
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03/25/08
ODB's Mother To Battle Late Star's Widow The mother of rap icon Ol' Dirty Bastard is set...
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