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Birth name |
Russell Tyrone Jones |
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Also known as |
ODB, Ason Unique, Osirus, The Specialist, Dirt McGirt, Big Baby Jesus, Young Dirty |
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Born |
15 November 1968 |
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Origin |
Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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Died |
13 November 2004 (aged 35)
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Genres |
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Occupations |
Rapper |
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Years active |
1985-2004 |
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Labels |
Loud, RCA, Elektra, Roc-A-Fella, Sure Shot Recordings, NuTech Digital, Dame Dash Music Group, Koch |
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Associated acts |
Brooklyn Zu, Eazy-E, E-40, Tha Alkaholiks, Wu-Tang Clan |
Russell Tyrone Jones (15 November 1968 - 13 November 2004), better known by his stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard, was an American rapper and occasional producer. He was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, a hip hop group primarily from Staten Island, New York that first rose to mainstream prominence with the release of their 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to pursue a successful solo career. However, his professional success was hampered by frequent legal troubles, including incarceration. Jones was often noted for his trademark microphone techniques, his off-beat, slurred rap style and humourous lyrics. His stage name was derived from the 1980 martial arts film Ol' Dirty and the Bastard.
Jones died on 13 November 2004 of a drug overdose, two days before his 36th birthday. Prior to his death, he managed to record his third solo album, which remains unreleased officially.
Discography
Main article: Ol' Dirty Bastard discography
- 1995: Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
- 1999: Nigga Please
- Unreleased: A Son Unique