Ol' Dirty Bastard Honored with New Brooklyn Street Naming
A street in Brooklyn's Bedford‑Stuyvesant neighborhood was officially co‑named after the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard. On July 25‑26, family, friends and community members gathered at the intersection of Putnam Avenue and Franklin Avenue for a ceremony that unveiled the designation ODB Way (also referred to as ODB Jones Way). ODB’s brother Ramsey Jones spoke, noting the proximity to their grandmother’s home and a mural commemorating the artist’s debut album.
The naming honors Russell Tyrone Jones, a co‑founder of the Wu‑Tang Clan, who died in 2004 from an accidental overdose. Officials and the Wu‑Tang Clan highlighted his lasting influence on East Coast hip‑hop, making the street naming a tribute to his cultural legacy two decades after his passing.
Entities: Bedford‑Stuyvesant, Brooklyn · Bedford‑Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York · Franklin Avenue · ODB Way · Ol' Dirty Bastard · Ol' Dirty Bastard (Russell Tyrone Jones) – rapper, Wu‑Tang Clan co‑founder · Putnam Avenue · Ramsey Jones · Wu‑Tang Clan
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A Brooklyn street was renamed ODB Way at the intersection of Putnam Avenue and Franklin Avenue. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ramsey Jones, Ol' Dirty Bastard’s older brother, spoke at the ceremony. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The street naming ceremony took place on July 25. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Friends, family, fans, and community members attended the ceremony. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ol' Dirty Bastard died on November 13, 2004, after an accidental overdose at a studio in New York City at age 35. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ol' Dirty Bastard was a founding member of the Wu‑Tang Clan. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ol' Dirty Bastard’s real name was Russell Tyrone Jones. (All three articles)