Ol' Dirty Bastard
American rapper (1968–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Russell Tyrone Jones (November 15, 1968 – November 13, 2004),[4] better known by his stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard (often abbreviated as ODB), was an American rapper. He was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, a rap group primarily from Staten Island, New York City, which rose to mainstream prominence with its 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).[5][3]
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| Born | Russell Tyrone Jones (1968-11-15)November 15, 1968 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 2004(2004-11-13) (aged 35) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1992–2004 |
| Children | Either 7 or 13,[2] including Young Dirty Bastard |
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| Genres | Hip hop |
| Discography | Ol' Dirty Bastard discography |
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| Formerly of | Wu-Tang Clan |
His professional success was hampered by frequent legal troubles, including incarceration.[4] He died on November 13, 2004, of an accidental drug overdose, at age 35.[6]
Ol' Dirty Bastard was noted for his "outrageously profane, free-associative rhymes delivered in a distinctive half-rapped, half-sung style".[4] His stage name was derived from the 1980 Chinese martial arts film Ol' Dirty and the Bastard (also called An Old Kung Fu Master, starring Yuen Siu-tien).[7] According to fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard's name was also a reference to the unique nature of his rapping and, specifically, the fact "there ain't no father to his style."[8][9][10]
He was the father of rapper Young Dirty Bastard.