The Wu-Tang is down to 8 members. May you find the peace in the next world that eluded you in this one, Big Baby Jesus. I can’t really say I’m surprised. I don’t think anyone could. The guy was nuts - the classic example of an unstable personality living life to every excess he could achieve. A tortured genius of a very particular, unenviable kind. Bless the man for his talent, and music, and entertainment value as a freaky-deaky motherfu(ker.
you might want to replace the stars with the word [size=2]b[/size]astard
never mind, the link works as is
:eek: 
dayum…
worst thread ever…RIP DIRT DOG
man 35 years old!..
R.I.P. ODB
poor bastard,
Born a scorpio/monkey , bad, died a scorpio/monkey and now reborn a scorpio/monkey. now thats shitty karma.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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A Little More Info On Odb’s Death With Pics
Old Dirty ******* found dead
BY DEBORAH S. MORRIS AND WIL CRUZ
STAFF WRITERS
November 13, 2004, 9:32 PM EST
On the eve of a comeback, one of rap’s most colorful characters, Ol’ Dirty *******, aka Russell Jones, collapsed and died this afternoon in a Manhattan recording studio. He was 35, but just two days shy of his 36th birthday.
Jones was pronounced dead at 5:04 p.m., said Ellen Borakove, a spokeswoman for the city medical examiner’s office. An autopsy will be conducted Sunday, she said.
Police sources said Jones, one of the founding members of Staten Island’s Wu-Tang Clan, was in 36 Records LLC at 545 W. 34th St. just after 4:30 p.m. when he complained he was having difficulty breathing and collapsed.
An ambulance arrived minutes later and EMS workers raced to the fifth-floor loft, which includes the recording studio and an adjacent area with a living room and kitchen. Jones, who had collapsed in the living-room area opposite a pool table, could not be resuscitated.
A police source at the scene said no drug paraphernalia was found.
Tonight, outside the recording studio on 34th Street, about 30 grim-faced mourners – including bandmates Ghostface Killah and Raekwon – entered the building. Just after 8:30 p.m., Jones’ body was removed and placed in an ambulance.
“This ain’t no joke. This is real life, just like if you lose your mother, your brother. This is real life,” said Ghostface Killah, who spoke with those assembled outside.
“It’s a big loss. It’s a big loss right now. I knew him for 20 years. He was my brother, heart, soul, pride and joy.”
On Friday night, Jones had appeared at a concert at Continental Airlines Arena in the Meadowlands, Wu-Tang Clan’s first East Coast appearance in five years. The nine-member group had burst on the rap scene in 1993 with their album, “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).” The group recently released a CD featuring a few new songs as well as some old releases.
Jones, who was born in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, had much success with Wu-Tang Clan in the early 1990s, then went solo in the mid-90s and released two successful albums. He also recorded duets with Mariah Carey and Macy Gray.
Since November 1997, he had had a series of run-ins with the law, stints in rehabilitation and rumors of mental illness.
That year he was arrested for failing to pay nearly a year’s worth of child support for three children he had with his wife, Icelene Jones. He ultimately fathered 13 children.
At the 1998 Grammy Awards, ODB took the stage and interrupted Shawn Colvin’s acceptance speech to complain that Wu-Tang Clan hadn’t won. The group had not been nominated in that particular category.
In another notorious episode, the rapper in 2000 eluded a court-mandated rehab stay, becoming the music world’s most famous fugitive. He was nabbed at a McDonald’s restaurant when the arresting officer recognized the rapper because her son was a fan.
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ny-etdirty1114a,0,1025615.photo?coll=ny-entertainment-headlines
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ny-etdirty1114b,0,1091152.photo?coll=ny-entertainment-headlines
Drug addict dead beat dad. You praise this person?
“rappenin is what’s happenin
keep the pockets flappin an the hands clappen n”
RIP DIRRRRRRRRRRRRTAAAAAAAYYYYY
Lao Shan -
Pay closer attention. We are not praising his addictions or deadbeatness. We are praising his musical abilities and performing charisma. In fact, we lament his shortcomings as they led to his premature end, thus depriving us of further music and excitement.
deadbeat? Show some respect for the dead. The man still took care of his kids, and his entire family for that matter. Generations above and below him. He had some problems, but Id put money on it that you do too. Maybe not with drugs, but then again you cant even compare your bank account to his… Regardless of what he did, or didnt do, he came from nothing and made something of himself.
http://www.picsplace.to/044671/ODB.swf
It’s august of 1994. Vibes first annual anniversary party. Doug E. Fresh is on the mic, giving the 500 plus crowd the nostalgic chills with a medley of his hits from yesteryear. Little does he know his show is about to be cut short by a disguised kamikazee. Hidden in hunting hat and glasses, Ol’ Dirty ******* finds a microphone and heads for the stage. While Douge E Fresh performs, Dirty lurks in the background. “Yo!” Dirty screams into the mic. “I love Doug E Fresh!” Doug E. looks to the side, shocked, where Dirt dog is dancing like a hippy at Woodstock. “Brooklyyyyyn Zuh!” he screams. “Brooklyyyyyn Zuh!” Dirty stops arm outstretched and head down, as if frozen in time. Security rushes in to escort him off, but he makes his move to the other side of the stage. All the while Doug E. Fresh continues, as veterans have been known to do, and security tries the psychological approach. They tell Dirty that they love him and want him to come off the stage so that they can talk. Dirty reciprocates the love and agrees. Security has won another victory over a rowdy troublemaker…they think. As they exit, Dirty breaks free and runs back to continue his harrassment. “Brooklyyyyyn Zuh!” is the chant; he ends his performance by hurling his microphone into the ceiling. Doug E. Fresh, obviously nerved, gives love to O.D.B. and finishes his set.
There’s an outdoor performance at 1994’s How Can I Be Down music-biz conference. Capleton is performing. Somehow, Ol’ D finds a microphone and makes his way to the stage. “**** a Capleton!” he (allegedly) screams. “Play my ****!” he yells to the DJ. “I said put my **** on!” Frustrated, he walks to the DJ booth, tucks the mic under an arm and digs through the crates until he finds “Brooklyn Zoo.” He puts the record on, gives it a zigga-zigga and plays the instrumental while he puts on a performance. The crowd is in total shock as ODB showers them with the product of his steel-belted nuts. Pure unconcentrated confidence that pokes a sharp stick in the eyes of repercussion.
From XXL 1999 ODB cover story
idk i dont feel anything. i thought the guy was a doosch.
Originally posted by Shaolinlueb
idk i dont feel anything. i thought the guy was a doosch.
ban him
Originally posted by diego
[B]http://www.picsplace.to/044671/ODB.swf
It’s august of 1994. Vibes first annual anniversary party. Doug E. Fresh is on the mic, giving the 500 plus crowd the nostalgic chills with a medley of his hits from yesteryear. Little does he know his show is about to be cut short by a disguised kamikazee. Hidden in hunting hat and glasses, Ol’ Dirty ******* finds a microphone and heads for the stage. While Douge E Fresh performs, Dirty lurks in the background. “Yo!” Dirty screams into the mic. “I love Doug E Fresh!” Doug E. looks to the side, shocked, where Dirt dog is dancing like a hippy at Woodstock. “Brooklyyyyyn Zuh!” he screams. “Brooklyyyyyn Zuh!” Dirty stops arm outstretched and head down, as if frozen in time. Security rushes in to escort him off, but he makes his move to the other side of the stage. All the while Doug E. Fresh continues, as veterans have been known to do, and security tries the psychological approach. They tell Dirty that they love him and want him to come off the stage so that they can talk. Dirty reciprocates the love and agrees. Security has won another victory over a rowdy troublemaker…they think. As they exit, Dirty breaks free and runs back to continue his harrassment. “Brooklyyyyyn Zuh!” is the chant; he ends his performance by hurling his microphone into the ceiling. Doug E. Fresh, obviously nerved, gives love to O.D.B. and finishes his set.
There’s an outdoor performance at 1994’s How Can I Be Down music-biz conference. Capleton is performing. Somehow, Ol’ D finds a microphone and makes his way to the stage. “**** a Capleton!” he (allegedly) screams. “Play my ****!” he yells to the DJ. “I said put my **** on!” Frustrated, he walks to the DJ booth, tucks the mic under an arm and digs through the crates until he finds “Brooklyn Zoo.” He puts the record on, gives it a zigga-zigga and plays the instrumental while he puts on a performance. The crowd is in total shock as ODB showers them with the product of his steel-belted nuts. Pure unconcentrated confidence that pokes a sharp stick in the eyes of repercussion.
From XXL 1999 ODB cover story [/B]
thats pure gold man 
i haven’t laughed that hard in days…
the real *******s are the ones who pushed him just for laughs, not taking him to the side and trying to actually help him… exploiting him for money… mtv…record labels…some of his own friends i bet…
we can enjoy the memories tho
Originally posted by diego
ban him
your from canada, your voice shall not be heard 
:o
Originally posted by Shaolinlueb
your from canada, your voice shall not be heard
fascist bigot racehater…now can we ban him?
shaolinleub is goooood, BUT DIEGO IS THE BEST!!!
Wu Tang Clan had some great lyrics, they were the few black rappers that talked about other things besides: hoes, money, and big shiny rims.
few? If this era, maybe. rap has goine through various eras, if you will, each having it’s own charactersistics. The 80’s were party oriented, next gangsta rap became popular, followed by ice rap - that’s what you’re referring to. There are several that haven’t conformed to the new era, however and have stayed true to hip hop. But, what comes around goes around. People like tallib kwelli, jin ( a chinese rapper on the ruff ryders label), kanye west and dialated peoples are taking rap back to it’s golden state. other artists, like jadakiss and fabolous may be facilitating this as well, with changes in their style.