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Ol' Dirty Bastard street naming in Brooklyn
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In late July 2026, 2026 a block at the intersection of Putnam Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Bedford‑Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, was co‑named ODB Way to honor Wu‑Tang Clan co‑founder Ol' Dirty Bastard. A The dedication ceremony held on July 25‑26 drew family members—including his older brother Ramsey Jones—friends, fans, fans and local residents. The event featured a A mural of depicting the rapper’s debut album cover was unveiled, and highlighted the personal connection of the family, noting 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 tribute to honor for the late artist, who died in 2004 from an accidental overdose. cementing his impact on East‑Coast hip‑hop within the Brooklyn community.
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