# Ol' Dirty Bastard street naming in Brooklyn

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ol-dirty-bastard-street-naming-in-brooklyn
> Updated: 2026-07-29T04:50:59.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

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

- A Brooklyn street was renamed ODB Way at the intersection of Putnam Avenue and Franklin Avenue. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The street naming ceremony took place on July 25. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Friends, family, fans, and community members attended the ceremony. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ramsey Jones, Ol' Dirty Bastard’s older brother, spoke at the ceremony. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ol' Dirty Bastard’s real name was Russell Tyrone Jones. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ol' Dirty Bastard died on November 13, 2004, after an accidental overdose at a studio in New York City at age 35. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ol' Dirty Bastard was a founding member of the Wu‑Tang Clan. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: 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.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brooklyn-honors-ol-dirty-bastard-with-new-street-name-odb-way

### 2026-07-26: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ol-dirty-bastard-honored-with-new-brooklyn-street-named-odb-way

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