The legacy of Wu-Tang Clan icon Ol\u2019 Dirty Bastard has been permanently etched into the geography of Brooklyn. In a heartfelt tribute to the late rapper, a Bedford-Stuyvesant street corner has been officially designated as \u201cODB Jones Way.\u201d<\/p>\n
The intersection of Putnam and Franklin Avenues now bears the name of the legendary performer, born Russell Tyrone Jones. This location holds deep significance, as it is already home to a prominent mural depicting the artist-an image famously pulled from the cover art of his seminal 1995 solo record, Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version<\/em>. According to Bushwick Daily<\/em><\/a>, the official unveiling ceremony took place on Sunday, July 26th, drawing fans and local figures alike to celebrate the rapper’s enduring influence on hip-hop culture.<\/p>\n The initiative to rename the street was a joint effort between the Estate of Ol\u2019 Dirty Bastard and New York City Council Member Chi Oss\u00e9. The unveiling was a deeply personal affair, attended by the artist\u2019s mother, Cherry Jones, and his eldest brother, Ramsey Jones. As reported by Billboard<\/em><\/a>, the event served as a poignant reminder of the rapper’s roots in the borough.<\/p>\n Reflecting on the significance of the location, Ramsey Jones shared his gratitude during the ceremony: \u201cI am very honoured to be here because my grandmother\u2019s house is on this block on Putnam Avenue, right next to where the mural is. I\u2019m so honoured, my mother\u2019s honoured. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\nFamily and Community Collaboration<\/h3>\n
Celebrating an Unapologetic Icon<\/h3>\n