Hip-Hop and Rap was born in the streets in the late 1970’s. In the following decade it emerged as the primary form of music for the black community to outrage their anger towards law enforcement brutality directed at them. Gangsta-rap and commercial rap rose from the ghetto to the mainstream media and is now one of the most popular music genres around. unknown is a Master of Ceremonies, Rapper, Record producer, Composer from unknown. A very talented writer and vocalist unknown started his journey in the rap game since the 1’st birthday on unknown. The rapper comes from United States of America and has Shaquita Jones, Bar-son Jones, Taniqua Jones offsprings. Some nicknames that have been applied to unknown are Russell Tyrone Jones , ODB , OL’DIRTY BASTARD , Ol Dirty Bastard , Old Dirty Bastard , O.D.B. , Dirt McGirt , Russell Jones , Big Baby Jesus , Little Billy Clinton. Many records sold and tons of tours and concerts later unknown is estimated to have a net worth of $500 Thousand.
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Structural info
- Net Worth: $500 Thousand
- Date Of Birth: November 15, 1968, Fort Greene, New York City, New York, United States
- Died: November 13, 2004, New York City, New York, United States
- Place Of Birth: Fort Greene
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m)
- Profession: Master of Ceremonies, Rapper, Record producer, Composer
- Nationality: United States of America
- Spouse: Icelene Jones
- Children: Shaquita Jones, Bar-son Jones, Taniqua Jones
- Nicknames: Russell Tyrone Jones , ODB , OL’DIRTY BASTARD , Ol Dirty Bastard , Old Dirty Bastard , O.D.B. , Dirt McGirt , Russell Jones , Big Baby Jesus , Little Billy Clinton
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DirtyBastardsBand
- MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/oldirtybastard
- IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1291089
- Music Groups: Wu-Tang Clan
- TV Shows: The Problem Solverz
Quotes
- Please calm down…I went and bought me a suit today that costed me a lot of money today, because I figured that Wu-Tang was gonna win. I don’t know how you all see it, but when it comes to the children, Wu-Tang is for the children. We teach the children. Puffy is good, but Wu-Tang is the best. I want you all to know that this is O.D.B., and I love you all. Peace. – at the 1998 Grammy Awards, in which he jumped on stage during Shawn Colvin’s acceptance for Song of the Year in protest of Wu-Tang Clan losing Best Rap Album to Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs
Facts
- His first solo album “Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version” was released. [March 1995]
- (1996-) May be leaving ‘Wu-Tang Clan’ before working on the second album “Wu-Tang Forever”.
- Served time in a rehab center. Was able to momentarily escape and join the Wutang in a surprise appearance at a collective concert to the surprise of everyone, including the band members. [2001]
- Released his second album “Nigga Please” with his biggest Top 40 rap hit “Got Your Money” (featuring Kelis). [September 1999]
- Released from rehab having gained a new recording contract with Rocafella Records. Planned his own reality show and what was to be his own fashion line of clothing. [2003]
- Album, “The Dirty Story: The Best of ODB,” Elektra Records 62683, 2001.
- Album, “The Trials and Tribulations of Russell Jones,” D3/Rivera Records DT- 9991, 2002.
- He went by numerous aliases throughout his career: Unique Ason, Big Baby Jesus, Osirus, Joe Bananas, Dirk McGirk, and Dirt Dawg.
- In February 1998, he rushed to the aid of a four-year-old girl who had been hit by a car outside of his studio. The child was trapped underneath the vehicle when Dirty and some of his friends lifted the car off of her. He wanted no publicity for this heroic act but the girl’s family and onlookers recognized him and alerted the media.
- Named himself after characters from the films _Peculiar Boxing Tricks and Master (1978)_ and _Old Kung Fu Master, An (1980)_
- Died two days before his 36th Birthday.
- Was believed to have fathered up to 13 children, beginning in his teenage years.
- Cousin of The RZA and The GZA. The three founded the Wu Tang Clan. Ol Dirty was also head of his own group called Brooklyn Zu.
- Created his own clothing line, Dirt McGirt, and his own underwear line, Ol’ Dirty Drawers.
- Signed with Damon Dash and Jay Z’s Roc-a-Fella Records in 2003.
- Recorded five songs with The RZA while a fugitive from his drug rehab escape. These tracks appear on the LP “The Trials and Tribulations of Russell Jones.”
- Took part in a Wu Tang Clan club date in New York while a fugitive from his rehab escape.
Trademarks
- Uncompromisingly vulgar and warbled rapping style
Filmography
Soundtrack
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Animal Kingdom |
2016 |
TV Series performer – 1 episode |
|
Nerve |
2016 |
writer: “C.R.E.A.M.” – as Russell T. Jones |
|
West Coast |
2016 |
performer: “Bi—-s” – as Russell T. Jones |
|
Mr. Robot |
2015 |
TV Series performer – 1 episode |
|
Straight Outta Compton |
2015 |
writer: “C.R.E.A.M.” – as Russell Jones |
|
Kill Your Friends |
2015 |
“Shimmy Shimmy Ya” |
|
Zum Teufel mit der Wahrheit |
2015 |
TV Movie performer: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” – uncredited |
|
The Interview |
2014/II |
performer: “Got Your Money” / writer: “Got Your Money” – as Russell Jones |
|
One Hit Wonderland |
|
TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode, 2014 writer – 1 episode, 2014 |
|
Better Living Through Chemistry |
2014 |
writer: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” |
|
Rap Critic Reviews |
2014 |
TV Series performer – 1 episode |
|
The Voices |
2014 |
writer: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” – as Russell Jones |
|
Atop the Fourth Wall |
2012-2013 |
TV Series 2 episodes |
|
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap |
2012 |
Documentary writer: “As High As Wu-Tang Get” – as Russell Jones |
|
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas |
2011 |
writer: “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’wit” – as Russell Jones |
|
10 Years |
2011 |
performer: “Got Your Money” / writer: “Got Your Money” – as Russell Jones |
|
30 Minutes or Less |
2011 |
performer: “Got Your Money” / writer: “Got Your Money” – as Russell T. Jones |
|
Skate 3 |
2010 |
Video Game performer: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” |
|
Lakeview Terrace |
2008 |
writer: “We Pop”, “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” – as Russell Jones |
|
The Wackness |
2008 |
writer: “Tearz” – as Russell T. Jones |
|
First Sunday |
2008 |
writer: “C.R.E.A.M.” – as Russell Jones |
|
Bling: A Planet Rock |
2007 |
Documentary writer: “C.R.E.A.M.” – as Russell Jones |
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Dead Tone |
2007 |
writer: “So High” |
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Illegal Tender |
2007 |
writer: “C.R.E.A.M.” |
|
Remember the Daze |
2007 |
performer: “Got Your Money” / writer: “Got Your Money” – as Russell Jones |
|
Knocked Up |
2007 |
performer: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” / writer: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” – as Russell Jones |
|
Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan |
2007 |
Documentary performer: “The Stomp”, “Shimmy Ya” |
|
Entourage |
|
TV Series 1 episode, 2004 performer – 1 episode, 2006 |
|
Blade: Trinity |
2004 |
performer: “Thirsty” – as Old Dirty Bastard |
|
Chappelle’s Show |
2003 |
TV Series writer – 1 episode |
|
8 Mile |
2002 |
performer: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” / writer: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya”, “C.R.E.A.M.” – as Russell Jones |
|
Bully |
2001 |
performer: “Last Call” / writer: “Last Call” |
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Big Money Hustlas |
2000 |
Video performer: “Bitches” / writer: “Bitches” |
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Ready to Rumble |
2000 |
performer: “Got Your Money” / writer: “Got Your Money” – as Russell Jones |
|
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Live! |
1999 |
Video “Polka Power!” |
|
Belly |
1998 |
performer: “Windpipe” – as ODB |
|
Spice Girls: Live in Your Living Room |
1998 |
TV Special performer: “Ghetto Superstar” / writer: “Ghetto Superstar” |
|
Top of the Pops |
1998 |
TV Series writer – 1 episode |
|
I Got the Hook Up |
1998 |
performer: “Who Rock This” |
|
Bulworth |
1998 |
performer: “Ghetto Supastar” / writer: “Ghetto Supastar” – as R. Jones |
|
Slam |
1998 |
performer: “The Park” / writer: “The Park” – as R. Jones |
|
Tales from the Hood |
1995 |
performer: “Ol’ Dirty’s Back” |
|
The Jerky Boys |
1995 |
as Old Dirty Bastard, “Dirty Dancing” / writer: “Dirty Dancing” – as Russell Jones |
|
Actor
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
State Property 2 |
2005 |
|
Dirt McGirt (as ‘Dirt McGirt’ Russell Jones) |
South Park |
1998 |
TV Series |
Ol’ Dirty Bastard |
Composer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Free to Be Dirty: Live! |
2004 |
Video |
|
Music Department
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Road Kings |
2003 |
composer: additional music |
|
Thanks
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
The Needle Drop |
2014 |
TV Series shout out – 1 episode |
|
Wu-Tang Saga |
2010 |
Video documentary dedicatee |
|
Rock the Bells |
2006 |
Documentary sincere thanks – as ODB |
|
Coffee and Cigarettes |
2003 |
special thanks |
|
Self
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Free to Be Dirty: Live! |
2004 |
Video |
Himself |
MTV Video Music Awards 2003 |
2003 |
TV Special |
Himself (as Dirt McGirt) |
Inside Out |
2003 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics |
2003 |
Video |
Himself (segment “C.R.E.A.M.”) (as Wu-Tang Clan) |
Hype Williams: The Videos, Vol. 1 |
2002 |
Video |
Himself (segment “Can It Be All So Simple”) (as Wu-Tang Clan) |
The Replacements |
2000 |
|
Himself (as O.D.B.) |
And Ya Don’t Stop: Hip Hop’s Greatest Videos, Vol. 1 |
2000 |
Video |
Himself (segment “C.R.E.A.M.”) (as Wu-Tang Clan) |
Mariah #1’s |
1999 |
Video |
Himself (segment “Fantasy”) (as O.D.B.) |
Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style |
1999 |
Video Game |
Himself (voice) |
The 40th Annual Grammy Awards |
1998 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Wu-Tang |
1998 |
Video |
Himself |
MTV Video Music Awards 1998 |
1998 |
TV Special |
Himself – Performer |
Rap Sheet’s Free Expression in the ’90s |
1995 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
The 1995 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards |
1995 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Dirty: Platinum Edition |
2013 |
Documentary |
ODB |
Dirty: One Word Can Change the World |
2009 |
Documentary |
Himself |
Howard Stern on Demand |
2007 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Rock the Bells |
2006 |
Documentary |
Himself – Wu-Tang Clan (as O.D.B.) |
Stuck on Dirty |
2005 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
Wu-Tang Clan: Disciples of the 36 Chambers, Chapter 2 |
2004 |
Video |
Himself |
America’s Next Top Model |
2004 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Archive Footage
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
The Tanning of America |
2014 |
TV Mini-Series documentary |
Himself |
Soul Power! |
2013 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
JJ Star… How Embarrassing |
2012 |
|
|
The Best of: BlacksInActionTV.Com |
2010 |
Documentary |
Himself |
3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors |
2006 |
TV Movie |
Himself – Honoree |
And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop |
2004 |
TV Mini-Series documentary |
Himself |
Intimate Portrait |
2003 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
Pictures