Reels. It was unexpected. Now, Jones is ready to fight for what's hers. Icelene Jones blames problems with the . . She was born April 16, 1934, at Olive Hill, Ky., the. The contract gave royalties to members with half of all the music . Each member of the Jones family has received a Platinum plaque for his famed solo debut album, "Return to the 36. Its a lot of things going on. I also have a son thats thirteen years old. Follow the ODB estate @oldirtybastardlegacy on Instagram and stream the classic album down below. Icelene Jones, the widow of rap legend Ol' Dirty Bastard and administrator of the late Wu-Tang Clan member's estate, has filed a lawsuit against Wu-Tang Productions alleging that ODB is owed at. I was like six years old when it was initially released but I realized the magnitude of everything, to be honest, really right now. Inside Edition reported that the person in question was a babysitterand that Dontae was shot in the back. Taniqua and Shaquita are on the computer a lot and were making phone calls all day. Ghostface's son Infinite Coles has also launched his own music career. Social Distancing and Face Covering is Required. As reported by Variety, one of his sons, aptly named Sun God, joined forces with three other Wu-Tang children, and they've started their own group called 2nd Generation Wu. Speaking with HipHopDX, ODBs widow Icelene Jones and son Young Dirty Bastard discuss everything from the Return to the 36th Chambers: The Dirty Version re-release to the day-to-day life of running his estate alongside television and film portrayals. His message was so strong that I didnt really realize it. It was being advertised as if there were talks of a movie, but we didnt get anywhere in regards to casting. It was an exciting time and it was a lot of energy. Since were in the South, they dont really play Dads music. ODB spent several years in and out of jail before November 2004, when he died of a drug overdose at RZAs recording studio in New York. His legacy is going to live forever. Hes so relevant today, she says. Attempts to reach Diggs, who is also ODBs cousin, were not immediately successful. Since you would have been possibly too little to remember that particular time, when was the moment you understood the reality of your father alongside the acclaim. Icelene, who was married to ODB for 13 years before his death, told The Post in 2004, "For the record, he has only three children. He died on 13 November 2004 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. 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. Back in 2014, Icelene was in an interview with XXL talking about her late husband's 10th death anniversary and how difficult things had been for them. I guess itll be a little easier to do an ODB movie than Wu-Tang movie because youre dealing with different artists and whatnot. RZA, no doubt about that. This is the 10-year anniversary and we were supposed to have a big thing in New York. It's just sad. Youre fighting for a cause. While the group has been open about their rise to stardom and the many trials and tribulations they have faced along the way (per theBBC), they have each been a lot less open about a very important part of their lives: the families they've built over the years. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Hes a good person, but in the future we want you to see the real ODB. They finally made it happen, but it was a lot to get to that point. All Rights reserved. We thought it was really cool because we, representing ODB as his estate administrator with my son as the face alongside Taniqua and Shaquita, knew that this time was coming. re-release to the day-to-day life of running his estate alongside television and film portrayals. There is something coming soon. We will have a TV show representing the Jones family. When Record Store Day rolls around on April 18th, a special 3,000 copy limited edition vinyl collection will hit store shelves as well. He has three children that we know that are his by his wife only.". A lot of fans never got to see my father perform after he passed away. It was cool though, a real nice experience at the beginning when it first happened. I have a bunch of artists coming through and showing love. The money was to be divided between his widow and administrator of the estate, Icelene Jones, and his children. I taught him how to do that. There were times where the studio was at RZAs house and they would record certain things there. of a heart attack inside of Wu Tang's Manhattan based 36 Records, in Nov. 2004.Icelene, We keep the tradition going, no matter what. The children and I would be there but of course, we wouldnt when the guys would be in the studio drinking. Taniqua Jones:Im not too sure what Im doing. My husband was not goofy and. Its inspired all of us to keep Hip Hop alive. For Young Dirty Bastard (real name: Barsun Unique Jones), its not hard living outside his fathers shadow. Somehow Dontae survived, but the shooting resulted in long-term damage to his hands and his kidneys. Russell Jones, known by his stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard, died almost 20 years ago in 2004. Musics going to go through everybodys souls. I want people to understand that he was more than just a rapper. Tony Jones Obituary. 1,603 Followers, 394 Following, 32 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Icelene Jones (@jonesicelene) 1,601 Followers, 395 Following, 30 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Icelene Jones (@jonesicelene) jonesicelene. Hes respected, honored and acknowledged, its so nice. Twenty-five years of him having his songs out, his album out, it was beautiful. We got a couple reality shows coming out. I guess itll be a little easier to do an ODB movie than Wu-Tang movie because youre dealing with different artists and whatnot. He explained, "I have seen the birth certificates of the four children in addition to the other three and they are all signed by Russell Jones personally.". 30 posts. That sum can be sizable and right now I have received zero.. Funeral homes; Help and advice. 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. It was just so much more to him. In fact, one of his sons uses the stage namePXWER as part of his involvement with the group 2nd Generation Wu, and HipHopDX shares that Method Man collaborated with PXWER on a song in 2020. My husband was a serious person. Prana also explained that her step-mom is great, saying, "I love my stepmom. Born Russell Jones in 1968 in Brooklyn, New York, ODB developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. With an ODB movie, youre just dealing with me. he's not performing (obviously), there no new albums coming out, the original album didn't go diamond or anything. We even got one for my husband. They saved all their money and put it all into music, started pushing cassette tapes, going to the different clubs. More than two decades after his death, the rapper's estate was still fighting in court, finally winning a lawsuit over his unreleased music that had been going on for five years in 2018, TMZ reported. Funeral Services for Mr. Jones will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 12noon from Rosehill AME Zion Church in Whiteville. Back in 2007, two of the mothers of ODBs children, Cheryl McCall and Suzy Wong, made a bid in surrogate court to have Icelene removed as the administrator, but it was unsuccessful. My husband was not goofy and didnt sit around burping all loud. Young Dirty Bastard: Right now were trying to see whats going on with the obvious situation were going through. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. They all want a piece of an estate that brought in just $122,000 between June 2005 and August 2006 but that could get big bucks once ODBs posthumous album, A Son Unique, featuring Missy Elliott and Macy Gray, is released. Barsun and his sister, Taniqua, were part of the TV reality show "Growing Up Hip Hop: New York," and they said that their father was misunderstood. The children and I would be there but of course, we wouldnt when the guys would be in the studio drinking. And when it comes to providing for his family, his close relationship with his mother carries him through to this day. Just like Lion King, Simba and Mufasa People dont understand that there is royal blood that exists, its just people have to find their voice. Amazon Music also released a 16-minute documentary to commemorate the occasion as well. My son is out there going from place to place telling people we exist. Today, hes an entrepreneur and rapper with the stage name Young Dirty Bastard, who confidently asserts that his money and personality are his own not his fathers. We fell into it. Everybodys like Whats going on? 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 fathers legacy. Were going to have a bunch of candles at the store and we're going to bring him back. I dont want to. He didnt take nothing lightly. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. We got books coming out. Ten years ago today Ol' Dirty Bastard passed away at the young age of 35, leaving behind his wife Icelene Jones and his three children, Taniqua Jones, Bar-Son Jones (AKA Young Dirty Bastard) and Shaquita Jones. In February, Jones filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court against Wu-Tang Productions, Inc. claiming her husband's estate was owed at least $1 million in unpaid royalties as per a 1992 agreement between Dirty and other members of the group. Icelene Jones:I feel bad because a lot of things arent going our way. RZA and everyone was like, 'Your voice is so good!' Andre [Harrell] who passed away, Uptown Records. He married one of them, Icelene Jones, who became the administrator of his estate. Ah yes. 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. People just be making one movie about a person. The story could have been told better from our campaign. Gearlene Hunt Freeman BUCKHEAD Gearlene Hunt Freeman, 66, of Buckhead, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. [Laughs] I want to tell the radio stations down here to play his music. A lot of things are going down that nobodys ever going to understand, but hip-hop, the rock culture, the pop culture will still continue. PXWER told the publication that, even though he knew his dad would put his own verses to shame, working with him was incredible. It was due, a long time coming. The New York Post noted that ODB's family was appalled by his wife's attempts to exclude the rapper's non-marital children from his will. My husband was a serious person. I have not seen anything as of yet and neither have my half-siblings, she shared with the Post. Its a wonderful thing but its a family effort. Its depression. 384 Likes, 20 Comments - Icelene Jones (@jonesicelene) on Instagram: "Icelene Jones and her Son Young Dirty Bastard is that the beach in California spending a mighty" According to the lawsuit, ODB also granted Wu-Tang Productions permission to exploit his co-publishing rights and name, portraits, pictures, likeness and biographical material for merchandise sales and videos in exchange for a 50 percent cut of earnings on his copyrights and image. and widow, Icelene Jones blew over $225,000 since the rapper collapsed and died . Icelene Jones. 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. They were poppin then. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time 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. She was born in Robeson County, the daughter of the late Paul Jones and Annie Pearl Hunt Jones. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. I also have a son thats thirteen years old. Birth Name: Russell Tyrone Jones Date of Birth: November 15, 1968 Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, City, New York, U.S. Twenty-six years after his death, ODB is honored and appreciated for his legacy. Icelene Jones, the widow of rap legend Ol' Dirty Bastard and administrator of the late Wu-Tang Clan member's estate, has filed a lawsuit against Wu-Tang Productions alleging that ODB is owed at. ", ODB was married to his wife, Icelene Jones, for 13 years, and four of his children were conceived outside of that marriage. We just need the right person to make it happen. He did what he was told to do. I make sure things are handled on a responsible and professional level. They dont understand this is something you have to keep going, this is what a legacy is all about. Icelene JonesOl' Dirty Bastard's widow and the sole executor of his estatehas sued Wu-Tang Clan Productions for years of unpaid royalties, Variety reports. Russell Tyrone Jones, also known as Ol' Dirty Bastard, was one of the founding members of the New York rap group Wu-Tang Clan. Shortly after his passing, his widow, Icelene Jones, publicly denied all the rumors that said that he had fathered over a dozen children to protect the late rapper's estate. Shortly after ODB's death, Ashana's mother, Krishana Rucker, sued for back child support. 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. "He knew he was going to pass away." As administrator of ODB's estate, Jones believes that the group's recording and production. Notably, Infinite is also the nephew of RZA, according toCrack Magazine, which essentially makes him music royalty. I am being ignored. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. [Laughs] Taniqua is in New York, Bar-Son (Young Dirty Bastard) is out there trying to make it happen and Shaquita is on the other side of Georgia right now. Some people get Icelene confused with being an administrator from the outside perspective. It was just so much more to him. The cause of death was not immediately clear. Survival. I try not to keep my mind on it because I got so much going on. We want to hear it. While speaking to Jon Stewart as part of a Wu-Tang Clan interview in 2014, Raekwon told the talk show host he had decided to rejoin the group in large part because he has children to take care of (viaThe Guardian). RZA and Mills divorced in 2006, and the rapper and producer later married his second wife,Talani Rabb. In this movie I kind of want to transform him into a real black superhero that had powers. We will have a TV show representing the Jones family. Icelene Jones: As we grew up, it was ODB, RZA and GZA; Justice, Rakeem and Unique, those are their righteous names. Since ODBs passing, New York State determined the money would be divided between his wife, Icelene Jones, who would get 50%, and his seven children, who would split the other 50%. 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