Jones claims a 1992 recording . No one has filed anything alleging those comments, he told the Post. Only a day later, the now 30-year-old MC realized his father's legacy was in his hands and it was up to him to help take care of his family, which includes his mother Icelene Jones and two. She was born on 1969-04-22. According to the New York Post, ODB's widow Icelene Jones, sold the rights to Dirt's posthumous album A Son Unique, for under $10,000. Russell Jones, known by his stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard, died almost 20 years ago in 2004. I also have a son thats thirteen years old. Ive used that photo for so many things, but thats the first time I wasnt afraid to show the whole world. He told me that things were going to get good for me.". The three children of the late Ol' Dirty Bastard or the "three masterminds," as 27-year-old Shaquita Jones puts it are fierce in their protection of their father's legacy. Icelene Jones, the widow of Ol' Dirty Bastard, has filed a lawsuit against Wu-Tang Clan for $1 million in unpaid royalties. Icelene Jones is on Facebook. I was ODBs girlfriend at the time. We keep the tradition going, no matter what. The story could have been told better from our campaign. Everybody loved it. Unfortunately on November 13, 2004, ODB (real name: Russell Jones) died of a drug overdose, two days prior to his 36th birthday. The estate which is administrated by ODB's widowed wife Icelene Jones, has consistently denied use of ODB's likeness when she is not . There is little information available about them, and it is difficult to find information that even indicates who their mother(s) might be. A rep for Wu-Tang Clan did not immediately respond to Rolling Stones request for comment. He could have been paralyzed, but Dontae largely recovered. Of all the members of Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon might be the most secretive about his children. They used to be in Staten Island a lot,. He has three children that we know that are his by his wife only.". I was overwhelmed. My father was so in sync with the Nation of Islam, the Gods and Earths, it was naturally passed down to all the children. I sang 'O Holy Night.' I sort of have everything under control and the attacking has slowed. . It was heartbreaking, but it still didnt stop nothing. There is something coming soon. However, it also means they're sometimes out on the road, so he focuses on his family when he is there. We will have a TV show representing the Jones family. Three others say they each had an out-of-wedlock kid with the rapper, who died of a drug overdose at a Manhattan recording studio on Nov. 13, 2004. Icelene Jones: My thoughts are that I didn't care too much for his acting, but I think he did a good job. However, some of those children have gone on to embark on their own musical careers, and details about the lives of others have been mentioned in the media here and there. I gotta get on conference calls, type up some stuff, get to the post office, go to UPS and make stuff happen. Their 30-year-old brother, Barsun, doesnt manage the estate, but carries his fathers energy with him every day. He left behind seven children, including daughter Ashana Jones. Icelene was also named the administrator of the estate. How do you plan on keeping Dirty's legacy alive?Young Dirty Bastard:Well, by putting this movie out, a couple of movies. It was on the radio, it was crazy. Join Facebook to connect with Icelene Jones and others you may know. PXWER also pointed out that, outside of their familial relationship, it was an honor to have a legendary artist like Method Man on the track. I feel like when people die, or pass away, you dont really see much of them. After admitting to feeling bad because things were not going the way they expected, she complained about the fact that "everybody else" was making money except for her and her family. Krishana Rucker, of Carson, Calif., says the estate owes her $266,000 for back child support for her daughter, AShana. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. I could be an administrator who takes care of whatever funds are going to the estate and Im responsible for all the deals. In this movie I kind of want to transform him into a real black superhero that had powers. His legacy is going to live forever. Funeral homes; Help and advice. It's been nearly 18 years since the untimely death of Wu-Tang Clan member Russell Jones, . My thoughts are that I didnt care too much for his acting, but I think he did a good job. Taniqua, who is married to Shamiel White and has two children, even confessed that Ol' Dirty Bastard was a family man who used to play with his children all the time, describing him as a "big kid." 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You can view more information on Icelene Jones below. RZA and Mills divorced in 2006, and the rapper and producer later married his second wife,Talani Rabb. I reached out in the hope that somebody can tell me when everybody will get established and when I will get my payment, so I can avoid going to court. We stay righteous. Nowadays, he is an up-and-coming rapper who goes by the name of Young Dirty Bastard, an obvious tribute to the former Wu-Tang Clan co-founder. During his later solo endeavors, ODB released the hit single Got Your Money, as well as a greatest hits album, The Trials and Tribulations of Russell Jones. With fellow Wu-Tang members GZA and RZA in his family, YDB grew up surrounded and influenced heavily by the group, whose 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) will forever leave its mark in hip-hop history. Died November 13, 2004. He made jokes and was funny at times. Kings have princes, and queens have little queens. Im like Okay, people are going to judge me no matter what. Icelene Jones claims ODB's estate hasn't been paid 10 years of royalties, though RZA sent her a $130,000 check last July, payments from Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. in 2019 and 2020, but the combined payments , represent only a small percentage of amounts payable to the estate under the recording agreement., Ol Dirty Bastards Widow Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Wu-Tang Productions, Justin Bieber Sparks Justice World Tour Cancellation Rumors After Quietly Removing Tickets, Blood, Sweat & Tears Talk Blackmail, Backlash, Infamous Iron Curtain Tour in New Doc Trailer, Big Thief Give New Song 'Vampire Empire' Its TV Debut on 'Colbert', Kodak Black Ordered to Enter Drug Rehab Facility by Judge, Ed Sheeran Announces Final Mathematical-Themed Album 'Subtract', Serial Harasser Marjorie Taylor Greene Demands 'Safe Space', New 'Stranger Things' Play 'The First Shadow' to Offer Some Deep Hawkins Lore. Biografie. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Icelene Jones says she's upset that nobody contacted her directly about the use of her husbands likeness, and she will be talking with Wu-Tang about this incident and coming up with a positive solution to bring her husband back to the stage. and widow, Icelene Jones blew over $225,000 since the rapper collapsed and died . Let everyone know Look what happened, this is whats going on. Let the world know that my husband went Platinum. Shit, Donald Trump never touched on the politics. Jones: That was real, real nice. We want to do it. They loved it. The first-ever official documentary about the late, beloved Wu-Tang rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard is in the works with support from his estate, The Hollywood Reporter revealed this morning. And when it comes to providing for his family, his close relationship with his mother carries him through to this day. Tupac Shakur Received Death Threats From Jewish Defense League (JDL). The children and I would be there but of course, we wouldnt when the guys would be in the studio drinking. Some people get Icelene confused with being an administrator from the outside perspective. However, every so often, Raekwon has referenced fatherhood. After his death, Icelene gained control of ODB's estate. They had our individual names on each and every one of them. Obituary Mr. Leon Jones, 69, departed this life on Friday evening, May 20, 2022 with his family and friends by his side. People just be making one movie about a person. Despite its repeated efforts and requests, the estate has been unable to obtain payments and accountings from defendant under the recording agreement for the sale of Wu-Tang Clan recordings and ODB recordings since at least 2011, the new filing in Manhattan Supreme Court alleges. He was for the reform of different nations. My father, of course, but my voice comes from my ancient ancestors: Elijah Muhammed, Malcolm X, Popa Wu. "He knew he was going to pass away." As administrator of ODB's estate, Jones believes that the group's recording and production. Their children are Sha, Rae (Raekwon), and Cheyenne. Icelene Adkins, 81, of Davin W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2015, leaving from her home, after a long illness. It was cool though, a real nice experience at the beginning when it first happened. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. The lawsuit describes ODB real name Russell Tyrone Jones as a world-renowned rapper, producer, and songwriter who co-founded the Wu-Tang Clan in Staten Island, N.Y., in 1992 and enjoyed a prolific, platinum-selling career before his untimely death in 2004 at the age of 35. The contract gave royalties to members with half of all the music . When I get up in the morning, I hit the computer. The negativity has slowed down since were making bigger moves and were positive people. Keep surviving. Tagged. HipHopDX: A few years ago news came about regarding an ODB biopic through Sony Pictures with RZA as a producer. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Two more baby mamas with sons by Ol Dirty Bastard emerged in court last week to press their claims in a legal battle over his estate and to rip the hip-hoppers widow for allegedly blowing through $225,000 since he died in November 2004. Hes a good person, but in the future we want you to see the real ODB. Twenty-six years after his death, ODB is honored and appreciated for his legacy. While most of RZA's children have stayed away from the spotlight, Prana Diggs has been vocal about what it was like to grow up with such a famous father. Ol' Dirty Bastard, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, died of unknown causes on Saturday in New York. Each member of the Jones family has received a Platinum plaque for his famed solo debut album, Return to the 36 Chambers. Variety caught up with Young Dirty Bastard over the phone with his mother, Icelene Jones, also on the line. While Shaquita focuses on being a mom and working toward her MBA at Devry, Taniqua and Barsun are starring in reality series Growing Up Hip Hop: New York. Ashanas mother, Krishana Rucker, received a $500,000 settlement in 2020 for outstanding child support that dated back to the time of his death. My husband saw the light and through me to them, we made it happen. They were poppin then. The late New York rapper (known as ODB) was not only one of the founding members of the legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan, but he was considered one of the most unique, vibrant, out-of-the-box, unpredictable personalities hip-hop has ever encountered. They are so perfect together.". We even got one for my husband. Ever since he was young, I said You have to learn how to do this, this and this. We were really preparing him. Icelene Jones: I know we would go through a lot of him asking me how this or that sounded during the creation at home before he would go to the studio. HipHopDX: Can you all give the rundown of being an executor of ODBs estate in relation to how the day-to-day work? of a heart attack inside of Wu Tang's Manhattan based 36 Records, in Nov. 2004.Icelene, The statement said Wu-Tang Productions, owned by Wu-Tang member Robert RZA Diggs, has willfully refused to compensate or provide accounting records to the estate of Ol Dirty Bastard, despite being contractually obligated., The estate will randomly receive partial checks such as the one sent for $130,000 in July of 2021 from Wu-Tang Productions. Young Dirty Bastard: TJ Atoms is a great person. All Rights reserved. The Coli - The Best Hip Hop, Rap, Sports Forum and Message Board. Return to the 36th Chambers: The Dirty Version. In September last year, Ol' Dirty Bastard's kids made headlines again after they were interviewed by Rolling Stone as a way to keep the legacy of their dad alive. There were times where the studio was at RZAs house and they would record certain things there. Hes a good person, but in the future we want you to see the real ODB. Its all on up to his wife or executor. Right now were trying to see whats going on with the obvious situation were going through. It was due, a long time coming. save. Payments were completed in February. I couldve definitely played my father. My husband was not goofy and didnt sit around burping all loud. I started to get a little sad. Icelene, on the other hand, pointed out that her late husband never suffered from heart problems, but that he complained about his chest hurting and even sat on the floor while at the studio. The two-hour film will be produced by Pulse Films, Four Screens, and the estate, and distributed by A&E Network. With an ODB movie, youre just dealing with me. The story could have been told better from our campaign. We had a reality show we were going to do way before. Ten years after the Wu-Tang MC's sad passing, XXL spoke to Dirty's family about how they are planning to honor the late, great Ol' Dirty Bastard. Icelene Jones: I wanna show what daily life is like being an administrator dealing with the estate. This is the 10-year anniversary and we were supposed to have a big thing in New York. I was like six years old when it was initially released but I realized the magnitude of everything, to be honest, really right now. We had crackheads, prostitutes, all types of people living in the building we lived in. I have no problem hopping back on TV for you guys as soon as things calm down. Late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard's widow, Icelene Jones, has filed a lawsuit against Wu-Tang Productions Inc., alleging they owe the artist's estate $1 million in unpaid royalties.. Icelene, ODB's estate administrator, filed the suit against the production company, run by the deceased artist's cousin RZA, alleging that it breached a contract signed in 1992. We dont eat pork. 2023 The Fader, Inc. All rights reserved. Rucker alleged that Icelene tried to cut off the four kids who werent hers from any inheritance by maintaining they were not Russells children. Rucker said that the widow went so far as to file a frivolous lawsuit in the state of California against my daughter [Ashana] and I claiming that we lied about Russell being her father. I swear to yall I feel like my fathers spirit left him, his body in the casket, and went into my brother, Taniqua says. Shaquita Jones:Ill be looking for a job. On November 13, 2004, he passed away while working at a recording studio in Manhattan due to an accidental drug overdose. I wish I had the number to tell them thank you. Being independent is actually a hard job, but it gives you the experience. But I just want what is owed. In the years since his 2004 death from an accidental drug overdose, Jones has maintained that they had a loving relationship, as does his son, a rapper who performs as Young Dirty Bastard in his honor. It was so many different people that loved himwhite, black, Asian, bunch of countries. The negativity has slowed down since were making bigger moves and were positive people. ODB died at age 35 in 2004 of an accidental drug overdose, leaving behind three children and naming his wife as his estate's sole administrator. Icelene Jones had three kids with ODB and has squandered more than $200,000 of the estates money since her husbands death, say Wong and McCall. The two women showed up to blast ODBs widow, Icelene Jones, saying the ex-Wu-Tang Clan frontman (real name Russell Jones) and his wife had almost no contact and lived together only briefly years ago. Tony Jones Obituary. 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