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nredman · Nov 13, 2004, 09:00 PM

NEW YORK - The rap artist O.D.B., who lived a life as wild as his lyrics, collapsed and died inside a recording studio Saturday, his record label said. He was 35.

O.D.B. had complained of chest pains before collapsing at the Manhattan studio, according to a statement from Roc-a-Fella records.

O.D.B., also known as Ol' Dirty Bastard, Dirt McGirt or his legal name of Russell Jones, was a founding member of the hit rap group the Wu-Tang Clan in the early 1990s. With his offbeat, unorthodox delivery, he segued into a successful solo career and released several hit singles.

But he was frequently in trouble with the law, mostly for drug possession.

In February 1998, he crashed the stage at the Grammy Awards and hijacked a microphone from singer Shawn Colvin (news) as she accepted an award, apparently upset over losing the best rap album Grammy to Puff Daddy (news - web sites). He complained that he spent a lot of money for new clothes because he thought he was going to win. The rapper later apologized. Later in 1998, he was wounded in a shooting during a robbery in his apartment.

In 2001 he was sentenced to two to four years in prison for drug possession; plus two concurrent years for escaping from a rehab clinic. He was released in 2003 and immediately signed with Roc-a-Fella.

O.D.B. would have turned 36 on Monday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...en_mu/obit_odb

bummer - i grew up listening to the Wu-Tang Clan and had dirtys first cd. rip odb

shabbasuraj · Nov 13, 2004, 09:04 PM

At least he died doing what he loved?

brapper · Nov 13, 2004, 09:08 PM

eccentric for sure.
too bad

The Oracle · Nov 13, 2004, 09:33 PM

Sheesh. Just another thug clocking out with a better life than his criminal character deserved.

mdc · Nov 13, 2004, 09:39 PM

r.i.p ol' dirty.

you'll be missed.

the_glassman · Nov 13, 2004, 09:43 PM

Man, that's a shame, he was one of the most entertaining people on the face of the earth.
"It's better to burn out, than to fade away!"

Superchicken · Nov 13, 2004, 09:43 PM

Death is just part of life... though it leads into the next bit... which is kinda important.

hyperb0le · Nov 13, 2004, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by The Oracle:
Sheesh. Just another thug clocking out with a better life than his criminal character deserved.

the_glassman · Nov 13, 2004, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by Superchicken:
Death is just part of life... though it leads into the next bit... which is kinda important.

Decomposing in the ground? Yeah being worm good is great.

the_glassman · Nov 13, 2004, 09:48 PM

It's kind of hard seeing all my old heros and idols are passing away.

i_rooster · Nov 13, 2004, 09:58 PM

God's into rap these days?

the_glassman · Nov 13, 2004, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by i_rooster:
God's into rap these days?

Nope, but I remember at one time ODB was going to legally change his name to Baby Jesus.

Atomic Rooster · Nov 13, 2004, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by the_glassman:
It's kind of hard seeing all my old heros and idols are passing away.

Huh?...What? You poor poor...

Mr. Blur · Nov 13, 2004, 10:57 PM

probably coked out of his mind. "live how you live, you'll get what you deserve..."

Zimphire · Nov 13, 2004, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by Mr. Blur:
probably coked out of his mind. "live how you live, you'll get what you deserve..."

Bing....

And 35 man...

That hits home.

Sad.

storer · Nov 14, 2004, 12:08 AM

Never heard of. No loss. LOL. Nah, but as some have said, at least he died doing what he loved.

Kenneth · Nov 14, 2004, 01:33 AM

No into rap.. but I heard of his name...

Yet another legend passed away.

IceEnclosure · Nov 14, 2004, 02:30 AM

I wouldn't come into a thread, or a conversation about someone dying, saying 'LOL' or anything of the sort..

if you don't know of him, don't like him, don't respect him, fine.. whatever your shitty reasons. but don't be a dick.

got what he deserved, yada yada, **** off..

'ooh baby i like it raw'

'shimmy shimmy ya shimmy yaee shimmy YUH!... gimme the mic so I can take it awaHHH'

BOOYAKASHA..

rip ODB.

MallyMal · Nov 14, 2004, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by IceEnclosure:
I wouldn't come into a thread, or a conversation about someone dying, saying 'LOL' or anything of the sort..

if you don't know of him, don't like him, don't respect him, fine.. whatever your shitty reasons. but don't be a dick.

got what he deserved, yada yada, **** off..

'ooh baby i like it raw'

'shimmy shimmy ya shimmy yaee shimmy YUH!... gimme the mic so I can take it awaHHH'

BOOYAKASHA..

rip ODB.

Broooooooklyn Zoo!!!

d4nth3m4n · Nov 14, 2004, 07:15 AM

i liked it raw

peace out big baby jesus.

BasketofPuppies · Nov 14, 2004, 07:31 AM

This is not at all surprising.

I don't follow rap, let alone this guy, but considering how often I heard about him doing stupid things on the news and on late night talk shows, I'm surprised he lived to be 35.

Jay Leno had no problem making fun of Yasser Arafat's final days of life and death. Expect him, Letterman, Conan, Jon, and Jimmy to have a field day with this one.

fireside · Nov 14, 2004, 08:23 AM

he was the guy that did that show or something on MTV where he went to the welfare office or something right?

nooon · Nov 14, 2004, 08:30 AM

R.I.P Ol' Dirty.

You will be missed.

nooon · Nov 14, 2004, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by fireside:
he was the guy that did that show or something on MTV where he went to the welfare office or something right?

Yeah, that was i 1996 or something. I think he picked up all his 13 kids in a limo, and went to the welfare office to cash out their welfare - while MTV was filming.

Goldfinger · Nov 14, 2004, 09:59 AM

35 that's young.

mdc · Nov 14, 2004, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by nooon:
Yeah, that was i 1996 or something. I think he picked up all his 13 kids in a limo, and went to the welfare office to cash out their welfare - while MTV was filming.

"i got mils, but still grill the good ol' welfare cheese"

deomacius · Nov 14, 2004, 11:22 AM

-Yo, next to me said "whats wrong with you man?, this is a lesson that
Makes you feel fine, kinda ease your nerves and relax your mind!"
I said "Don't try to use no hypnotic spell!"
She said "Be my assistant, I'd show rather tell!"-

RIP.

rozwado1 · 01:55 PM

There's some new Wu-Tang mix tape they just released, and towards the end (track 20 or so), ODB grabs the mic and lets out some nasty cough or something. Kinda sounded like he was dying then.

His work was awesome. He was one of the only rappers that didn't care about his image. Too bad the drugs got to him...

edit: I hope they're gona release the album he was working on. I could use a little more ODB in my life.

mdc · Nov 14, 2004, 06:28 PM

it would be awesome to get the album he was working on.

o.d.b was everywhere. collaborating with lots of people on songs. damn, the The Trials and Tribulations of Russell Jones album has the insane clown posse on two albums. he was in their b*****s song.

wu-tang won't be the same with out him.

Rev-O · Nov 14, 2004, 07:46 PM

O.D.B. = Ol' Dead Bastard.

Yah. What a shame. Whatever. At least he died doing what he loved: making crappy 'music' and getting wasted. Conrats.

Idiot.

mdc · Nov 14, 2004, 08:04 PM

that's not needed. have some respect, even if you hate the guy. damn.

Rev-O · Nov 14, 2004, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by mdc:
that's not needed. have some respect, even if you hate the guy. damn.

Quality people die all the time and get little or no recoginition. People who raise kids to be good people and people who try to make the world a safer and better place. Celebs and musicians kick off and it is a loss and a tragedy. They, while entertaining, are as valuable to the world as tapeworms. Easy come, easy go. As Mr. Young said, "Better to burn out than fade away." O.D.B. won't be missed, he'll just be replaced. If you insist on idol worship, at least worship quality idols.

rozwado1 · Nov 14, 2004, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by Rev-O:
If you insist on idol worship, at least worship quality idols.

Who says he's not a quality idol? Everybody has their own views.

Rev-O · Nov 14, 2004, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by rozwado1:
Who says he's not a quality idol? Everybody has their own views.

True enough. I'll give you points on that one. Opinion is opinion. You say quality idol. I say tapeworm. Po-tay-to, po-tah-to.

lavar78 · Nov 14, 2004, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by Rev-O:
Quality people die all the time and get little or no recoginition. People who raise kids to be good people and people who try to make the world a safer and better place. Celebs and musicians kick off and it is a loss and a tragedy. They, while entertaining, are as valuable to the world as tapeworms.

There is value in entertainment. Furthermore, you seem to have a lot of negative opinions about people you don't even know. I don't disagree with your basic point, but you could've made it without being disrespectful.

Rev-O · Nov 14, 2004, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by lavar78:
There is value in entertainment. Furthermore, you seem to have a lot of negative opinions about people you don't even know. I don't disagree with your basic point, but you could've made it without being disrespectful.

Yes, I suppose I could've been a bit more sympathetic, but sententious is often more amusing than sensitive. It's that whole Apollinian/Dionysian Nietzsche thing.