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Ol' Dirty Bastard street naming in Brooklyn

Entities: Ol' Dirty Bastard · Ramsey Jones · Ol' Dirty Bastard (Russell Tyrone Jones) – rapper, Wu‑Tang Clan co‑founder · Bedford‑Stuyvesant, Brooklyn · ODB Way

Overview

In late July 2026 a block at Putnam Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Bedford‑Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, was co‑named ODB Way to honor Wu‑Tang Clan co‑founder Ol' Dirty Bastard. The dedication ceremony on July 25‑26 drew family members—including his brother Ramsey Jones—friends, fans and local residents. A mural depicting the rapper’s debut album cover was unveiled, and the family noted that their grandmother’s house sits on the same block.

Officials and members of the Wu‑Tang Clan highlighted ODB’s lasting cultural influence, describing the naming as a tribute to his legacy two decades after his accidental overdose death in 2004. The designation was also referenced as ODB Jones Way during the event.

The street naming serves as a posthumous honor for the late artist, cementing his impact on East‑Coast hip‑hop within the Brooklyn community.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] A Brooklyn street was renamed ODB Way at the intersection of Putnam Avenue and Franklin Avenue. (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] Ramsey Jones, Ol' Dirty Bastard’s older brother, spoke at the ceremony. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Ol' Dirty Bastard’s real name was Russell Tyrone Jones. (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)

Timeline

10 days ago

[CULTURE] 11 sources
Ol' Dirty Bastard Honored with New Brooklyn Street Naming
Brooklyn renamed a street at Putnam and Franklin Avenues as ODB Way, honoring late Wu‑Tang co‑founder Ol' Dirty Bastard and his hip‑hop legacy.
12 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Ol' Dirty Bastard Honored with New Brooklyn Street Named ODB Way
Brooklyn renamed a block ODB Way to honor Wu‑Tang Clan co‑founder Ol' Dirty Bastard, with family and officials at a July 2026 ceremony.

Sources

92q.com · diversity.social · gonzomusic.fr · hiphopnc.com · pitchfork.com · rickeysmileymorningshow.com · theboxhouston.com · themorninghustle.com · tvone.tv · wiznation.com · wtlcfm.com · wzakcleveland.com · zhiphopcleveland.com

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