There were never any blood tests. he's not performing (obviously), there no new albums coming out, the original album didn't go diamond or anything. Icelene Jones, ODB's estate administrator, brought a case against Wu-Tang Productions, Inc. which is run by the late rapper's cousin Bobby "RZA" Diggs alleging it breached an agreement signed in 1992, according to the Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit. According to the New York Post, ODB's widow Icelene Jones, sold the rights to Dirt's posthumous album A Son Unique, for under $10,000. Me and my mother deal with him almost on a daily basis with economics, so I have to speak to him no matter what. Fortunately, Dontae and his family made it through the experience and his subsequent hospital stay and recovery. I alongside my sisters Taniqua and Shaquita are going to be a big success in pushing our fathers name. The Sunreported that the pair were first introduced when Smith was hired as Method Man's assistant. They had our individual names on each and every one of them. Everyone is doing their part including Messiah Jacobs, who helps keep everything manageable. With an ODB movie, youre just dealing with me. Weisfeld said, "We made him a promise. As per September 2019, Ol' Dirty Bastard's third child, Shaquita, was mainly focused on being a mother and working hard to get an MBA at DeVry University in Naperville, Illinois. It was so many different people that loved himwhite, black, Asian, bunch of countries. ODB was filled with a lot of energy and always knew what he wanted to do. I guess itll be a little easier to do an ODB movie than Wu-Tang movie because youre dealing with different artists and whatnot. In fact, one of his sons uses the stage namePXWER as part of his involvement with the group 2nd Generation Wu, and HipHopDX shares that Method Man collaborated with PXWER on a song in 2020. All Rights Reserved. Now . Icelene Jones: My thoughts are that I didnt care too much for his acting, but I think he did a good job. Return to the 36th Chambers: The Dirty Version. After saying that he and Ol' Dirty Bastard looked the same, Barsun pointed out that their personalities were different as he does not smoke or drink. During his part of the interview, Raekwon explained that being part of Wu-Tang means he and the rest of the guys can take care of their families. Sit down, do beats, do lyrics, go around to different projects and battle. The only way to keep pushing the legacy is through the children. 2023 The Fader, Inc. All rights reserved. Icelene Jones also charged that . Funeral Services for Mr. Jones will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 12noon from Rosehill AME Zion Church in Whiteville. Nowadays, Ol' Dirty Bastard's three kids are still working hard to keep the late rapper's memory alive. The hell? Because were regular people living there. He was for the reform of different nations. Its a wonderful thing but its a family effort. A lot of people in our neighborhood and where we come from dont understand that. Its a beautiful thing, but a lot of day-to-day work. Seems to me he was a what you see is what you get kind of guy. . The rapper has 11 brothers and sisters in total. Icelene Jones: Amazon reached out to us and they wanted to do a documentary. As he put it, there are bigger goals to pursue. Payments were completed in February. He explained, "I have seen the birth certificates of the four children in addition to the other three and they are all signed by Russell Jones personally." What was the status of that before the big Hollywood shutdown? They say You need to find your own footsteps. Those are his footsteps! Its depression. Its all on up to his wife or executor. He dealt with a lot of royalties with ODB, so I got a lot of influence from him over time. ODB spent several years in and out of jail before November 2004, when he died of a drug overdose at RZAs recording studio in New York. They used to be in Staten Island a lot, in Brooklyn, Linden Plaza. My husband was not goofy and didnt sit around burping all loud. Russell Tyrone Jones, credibly known as Ol' Dirty Bastard or ODB, was a rapper who influenced the hip hop industry through his profane, care-free lyrics and bold personality.With frequent run-ins into legal trouble, including incarceration, the wild life eventually caught up to Ol' Dirty Bastard. Find the obituary of Icelene Hutchinson Moore (1948 - 2021) from Laurel Hill, FL. People dont understand that, but we understand that. Thats a classic photo. We didnt necessarily know thats going to happen. There were times where the studio was at RZAs house and they would record certain things there. Ten years after the Wu-Tang MC's sad passing, XXL spoke to Dirty's family about how they are planning to honor the late, great Ol' Dirty Bastard. 1,603 Followers, 394 Following, 32 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Icelene Jones (@jonesicelene) 1,601 Followers, 395 Following, 30 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Icelene Jones (@jonesicelene) jonesicelene. 50 Cent Accused Of Confronting Ex-Drug Lord At His Home Over $1B Power Lawsuit, Rare Eminem, 2Pac & JAY-Z Items On Sale As Part Of 'Hip Hop Legends' Auction, Thundercat Trolls Chris Brown While Linking With Drake & Robert Glasper. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. He left behind seven children, including daughter Ashana Jones. Per Live Ramp Up, he's been married twice: first to ex-wifeEboni Mills, whom he married in July 2000 and with whom he shares four children. Speaking with HipHopDX, ODBs widow Icelene Jones and son Young Dirty Bastard discuss everything from the Return to the 36th Chambers: The Dirty Version re-release to the day-to-day life of running his estate alongside television and film portrayals. My son is out there going from place to place telling people we exist. Let everyone know Look what happened, this is whats going on. Let the world know that my husband went Platinum. The new fans, even the old fans, never got to see Ol Dirty Bastard perform Return to the 36 Chambers. Im the one who gets to carry that one. Two more baby mamas with sons by Ol Dirty Bastard emerged in court last week to press their claims in a legal battle over his estate and to rip the hip-hoppers widow for allegedly blowing through $225,000 since he died in November 2004. He could have been paralyzed, but Dontae largely recovered. Lawyers get paid to snake people anyways, so the industrys really rough right now. They used to be in Staten Island a lot,. I wish I had the number to tell them thank you. We fell into it. Were still trying to get the right people in place to get the movie done. He did what he was told to do. He was said to have 13 children. Twenty-six years after his death, ODB is honored and appreciated for his legacy. My husband was not goofy and. They saved all their money and put it all into music, started pushing cassette tapes, going to the different clubs. Baby, she got Its a wonderful thing but its a family effort. You can view more information on Icelene Jones below. Icelene Jones: As we grew up, it was ODB, RZA and GZA; Justice, Rakeem and Unique, those are their righteous names. It's just sad. Today I was at work, I was thinking, tomorrowis the 13th, the day my father passed. I brought him there to just let him see what it is and see what they have painted on the wall. In fact, his uncle is the one who first saw that Infinite had musical talent. The age of Icelene is fifty-three. 30 posts. ", Russell Jones or ODB was the father of seven children when he died in 2004 not 13 children, as was rumored, according toEntertainment Weekly. Jones: Sometimes people think my sons trying to be like his father. Log In . Icelene Jones: It was being advertised as if there were talks of a movie, but we didnt get anywhere in regards to casting. The two-hour film will be produced by Pulse Films, Four Screens, and the estate, and distributed by A&E Network. Theyd go do little shows together, their whole hustle was getting the money. The next thing you know, they have this one song called Protect Ya Neck with all the guys and it was a hit. Were going to have a bunch of candles at the store and we're going to bring him back. His legacy is going to live forever. . Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. There was no money in the estate when it was first formed. I also have a son thats thirteen years old. Hes so relevant today, she says. The three of them were barely teenagers when ODB passed in 2004, and while the public debate surrounding his accidental overdose increased, Taniqua was onstage with Method Man feeling the love of Wu-Tang fans. Kings have princes, and queens have little queens. Taniqua and Shaquita are on the computer a lot and were making phone calls all day. I dont know what is owed. A pal said ODB had complained of chest pains. When I get overwhelmed, thats when the children get involved. ", PEOPLE STOPPED SUPPORTING OL' DIRTY BASTARD'S FAMILY. It is crucial to understand that ODBs widow and administrator of the estate, Icelene Jones, has been requesting these financial records for years and has a legal obligation to do so., The complaint says the estate also received unspecified payments from Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. in 2019 and 2020, but the combined payments represent only a small percentage of amounts payable to the estate under the recording agreement.. While her mother has received financial support from the late rappers estate, Ashana and her siblings have not. My thoughts are that I didnt care too much for his acting, but I think he did a good job. Obituary Mr. Leon Jones, 69, departed this life on Friday evening, May 20, 2022 with his family and friends by his side. Icelene Jones, widow of the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard and administrator of his estate, has filed a lawsuit against Wu-Tang Productions claiming his estate? Young Dirty Bastard: TJ Atoms is a great person. I cant be Icelene when it comes to family, money and outside children. Tagged. He just played with us all the time he was like a big kid, Taniqua says, Everybody sees this crazy, crazy person that did drugs. Ashana Jones was just seven years old when her father, Russell Jones, passed at 35 away from an accidental drug overdose.She remembers him as "an awesome father," but he didn't leave behind a will. I wanted to rent out a place in Georgia but if theyre not going to be here Im not going to do it. is owed at least $1 million in . He also said that his money was his own and that he learned from his dad's mistakes. Icelene JonesOl' Dirty Bastard's widow and the sole executor of his estatehas sued Wu-Tang Clan Productions for years of unpaid royalties, Variety reports. The statement said Wu-Tang Productions, owned by Wu-Tang member Robert RZA Diggs, has willfully refused to compensate or provide accounting records to the estate of Ol Dirty Bastard, despite being contractually obligated., The estate will randomly receive partial checks such as the one sent for $130,000 in July of 2021 from Wu-Tang Productions. (770) 638-3143 (770) 638-9435 (631) 242-3755 (516) 527-8695 (516) 242-3755 icelenejones@yahoo.com ijones631@igateway.net donovananglin4@gmail.com There were never any blood tests or his signing any birth certificates. The rapper died at 35, and he didnt have a will at the time of his passing. Were pushing really hard. Its always iconic. Unfortunately on November 13, 2004, ODB (real name: Russell Jones) died of a drug overdose, two days prior to his 36th birthday. Emmanuel C.M. He left behind seven children, including daughter Ashana Jones. Shortly after his passing, his widow, Icelene Jones, publicly denied all the rumors that said that he had fathered over a dozen children to protect the late rapper's estate. Born Russell Jones in 1968 in Brooklyn, New York, ODB developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries. According to HITC, Mr. Killah is dad to three sons and one daughter, and a look around the internet shows that while the names of each of his children aren't widely available, it seems like at least two of them have entered the music scene in some way. We have a music attorney, we have a business attorney and sometimes we have to hire attorneys for different situations. If he can affect this many people we should keep on pushing and try to make something last, especially through my brother YDB. Icelene, on the other hand, pointed out that her late husband never suffered from heart problems, but that he complained about his chest hurting and even sat on the floor while at the studio. We noticed that people who didnt know him liked it. After his death, Icelene gained control of ODB's estate. Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI) and his son James are signed on to direct, and ODB's widow Icelene Jones will co-produce and provide the documentarians access to an unpublished personal archive of footage from his life. In the years since his 2004 death from an accidental drug overdose, Jones has maintained that they had a loving relationship, as does his son, a rapper who performs as Young Dirty Bastard in his honor. The paperwork says ODB, along with fellow Wu-Tang members Dennis Ghost Face Killer Coles, Corey Raekwon Woods, and Gary GZA Grice, signed an exclusive 1992 recording agreement with Wu-Tang Productions that promised the artists a 50 percent share of net royalties and advances related to their sound recordings. I sort of have everything under control and the attacking has slowed. Icelene Jones, the widow of Ol' Dirty Bastard, has filed a lawsuit against Wu-Tang Clan for $1 million in unpaid royalties. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. She was born on 1969-04-22. In his mind, he all had it laid out. My husband was not goofy and didnt sit around burping all loud. We noticed that people who didnt know him liked it. Each member of the Jones family has received a Platinum plaque for his famed solo debut album, Return to the 36 Chambers. Variety caught up with Young Dirty Bastard over the phone with his mother, Icelene Jones, also on the line. 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Gearlene Hunt Freeman BUCKHEAD Gearlene Hunt Freeman, 66, of Buckhead, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. I cant change the fact that Im Barsun and that Im Young Dirty Bastard. Raekwon, Ghostface, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Method Man, they connected. Obituary. I have no problem hopping back on TV for you guys as soon as things calm down. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. The Coli - The Best Hip Hop, Rap, Sports Forum and Message Board. Ol' Dirty Bastard, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, died of unknown causes on Saturday in New York. . Icelene Jones. Myself. Krishana Rucker, of Carson, Calif., says the estate owes her $266,000 for back child support for her daughter, AShana. Shortly after his passing, his widow, Icelene Jones, publicly denied all the rumors that said that he had fathered over a dozen children to protect the late rapper's estate. Wu-Tang Clan are facing legal action from Icelene Jones, the widow of Ol' Dirty Bastard and sole executor of his estate, over her claims that she is owed royalties generated by the group.. We were all teary-eyed and heartbroken. I met him at a party RZA was having. Shaquita and her. She said: "Nothing else was ever proven. Usually what I do is I put out candles and listen to Hot 97. While most of RZA's children have stayed away from the spotlight, Prana Diggs has been vocal about what it was like to grow up with such a famous father. https://nypost.com/2022/07/02/ol-dirty-b*stards-kid-ive-received-no-money-since-his-death/, Sad, but not sure what they expected given how he lived. We dont have any help, we dont have any support. Ol' Dirty Bastard passed away in November 2004 of an accidental drug overdose, two days . According to Variety, the suit alleges that the late emcees's estate is owed at least 1 million dollars. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Icelene Jones claims ODB and the other members of the Wu-Tang Clan signed a contract with the music production company in 1992. Birth Name: Russell Tyrone Jones Date of Birth: November 15, 1968 Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, City, New York, U.S. More importantly, he was a giver. They are so perfect together.". My husband was a serious person. He . The children and I would be there but of course, we wouldnt when the guys would be in the studio drinking. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Besides that Hulu setup, we have some business coming soon. Im constantly attacked, but now were doing a lot of positive pushing. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. News of the forthcoming doc comes three-and-a-half years after rumors began to swirl about an ODB biopic that has yet to come to fruition, though RZA claims it's still happening. A cease and desist order from ODB's estate arrived. Taniqua, who is married to Shamiel White and has two children, even confessed that Ol' Dirty Bastard was a family man who used to play with his children all the time, describing him as a "big kid." They dont understand this is something you have to keep going, this is what a legacy is all about. While speaking to Jon Stewart as part of a Wu-Tang Clan interview in 2014, Raekwon told the talk show host he had decided to rejoin the group in large part because he has children to take care of (viaThe Guardian). I guess we decided to pick up where our fathers left off. Media was outside our door. His ability was to rap but he has strength. 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