Icelene Jones: As we grew up, it was ODB, RZA and GZA; Justice, Rakeem and Unique, those are their righteous names. Ashana revealed that she and her siblings havent received any money from his estate, The New York Post reports. and widow, Icelene Jones blew over $225,000 since the rapper collapsed and died . During his part of the interview, Raekwon explained that being part of Wu-Tang means he and the rest of the guys can take care of their families. 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. Since were in the South, they dont really play Dads music. 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. 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. In a press conference yesterday, Icelene Jones, her kids and her lawyer appeared to proclaim that she was the court appointed representative of the rapper s estate. Icelene Jones: My thoughts are that I didnt care too much for his acting, but I think he did a good job. I also have a son thats thirteen years old. Icelene was also named the administrator of the estate. Hes a good aspect and partner. Lamont Hawkins, better known by Wu-Tang fans as U-God, is dad to one child who has a pretty harrowing story. It was just so much more to him. RZA, aka Bobby Diggs, is the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan. In her 10-page complaint obtained by Rolling Stone, Icelene Jones, administrator of her late husband's estate, is asking for damages of at least $1 million, plus interest, as well as detailed. 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. 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. Died November 13, 2004. he's not performing (obviously), there no new albums coming out, the original album didn't go diamond or anything. The album, due out last November and once seen by Def Jam as ODBs breakthrough disc, has been held up over a dispute with the rap mogul Damon Dash. Raekwon, Ghostface, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Method Man, they connected. Jones claims a 1992 recording . She was taken to a hospital with first and second-degree burns. The world is still moving and his movement is still being pushed. Taniqua and Shaquita are on the computer a lot and were making phone calls all day. Nowadays, Ol' Dirty Bastard's three kids are still working hard to keep the late rapper's memory alive. Each of his seven children have inherited parts of his estate, a promise that ODB's former lawyerJarred Weisfeld explained to the Daily News was made early on. Pursuant to 670.4(a) of the rules of . He was an actor and composer, known for Bulworth (1998), Nerve (2016) and Don't Look Up (2021). I sort of have everything under control and the attacking has slowed. It's just sad. Being independent is actually a hard job, but it gives you the experience. Cappadonna is another member of Wu-Tang Clan who has an impressive roster of children as shared by X Appeal, he is the father of three daughters and five sons (including triplets). Why dont people help yall?Taniqua:Its a couple battles that weve been going through this whole time. Slick Polo is going to come through. Weisfeld also pointed out that while ODB was imprisoned in 2001, his chief concern was making sure his kids were okay no matter what happened to him. XXL: What is the family doing for the 10 year anniversary of ODBs passing?Icelene Jones:I had plans of being with all my children but everyone is spread out right now. How much does that add to the brand and should we expect you all next season? HipHopDX: Any thoughts on TJ Atoms performance of ODB on Hulus Wu-Tang series? Were pushing really hard. It didnt stop us from receiving those plaques, they sent them to my house. I met him at a party RZA was having. 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Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. If he can affect this many people we should keep on pushing and try to make something last, especially through my brother YDB. "He knew he was going to pass away." As administrator of ODB's estate, Jones believes that the group's recording and production. According to HITC, Mr. Killah is dad to three sons and one daughter, and a look around the internet shows that while the names of each of his children aren't widely available, it seems like at least two of them have entered the music scene in some way. 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. Now, Jones is ready to fight for what's hers. People dont understand and act like Im this mean person. Then they formed the Wu-Tang Clan. We have to stop playing games.. I cant change the fact that Im Barsun and that Im Young Dirty Bastard. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ol Dirty Bastards solo debut, Return to the 36th Chambers: The Dirty Version, the late Wu-Tang members estate collaborated with Rhino Records for a remastered re-release featuring the original album material alongside unreleased tracks and instrumentals. Its a beautiful thing, but a lot of day-to-day work. Blogs; Online will; Shop. Hes a good aspect and partner. He and a friend ran to the accident scene and organized about a dozen onlookers, who assisted in lifting the 1996 Ford Mustang rescuing a 4-year-old girl from the wreckage. Im grateful for all of it including Wu-Tang, Amazon, Elecktra, Rhino and Warner Music. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. That sum can be sizable and right now I have received zero.. I was overwhelmed. Funeral Services for Mr. Jones will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 12noon from Rosehill AME Zion Church in Whiteville. save. There was nothing really funny about him. The estate which is administrated by ODB's widowed wife Icelene Jones, has consistently denied use of ODB's likeness when she is not . We got a couple reality shows coming out. I alongside my sisters Taniqua and Shaquita are going to be a big success in pushing our fathers name. GZA tried to do his thing with Cold Chillin Records, it didnt work. I taught him how to do that. You cant tell somebody whos 35 to get a will.. I am trying to create my own footsteps, but while adjacent to his and using them as a guide.". 30 posts. HipHopDX: As executors of ODBs estate, can you recall putting together the 25th anniversary release from inception to completion alongside the Amazon documentary Ol Dirty Bastard and the Legacy of Return to the 36 Chambers?. Ol' Dirty Bastard was born on 15 November 1968 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. . Amazon reached out to us and they wanted to do a documentary. I could have done it, but theres politics behind it. But is that the lowest thing you can do?, Rucker added that Icelene has not given us an accounting of the estates money.. A . It gives the fans a new experience. Prana also explained that her step-mom is great, saying, "I love my stepmom. He made jokes and was funny at times. RZA, no doubt about that. As he put it, there are bigger goals to pursue. It was being advertised as if there were talks of a movie, but we didnt get anywhere in regards to casting. Icelene Jones has filed a cease-and-desist against the festival that announced the news only days before. Hes a good person, but in the future we want you to see the real ODB. On record we show 5 phone numbers associated with Icelene in area codes such as 770, 631, 516. 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. Just representing my father for his birthday or to remember him on his death day. My thoughts are that I didnt care too much for his acting, but I think he did a good job. Wu-Tang Clan are facing legal action from Icelene Jones, the widow of Ol' Dirty Bastard and sole executor of his estate, over her claims that she is owed royalties generated by the group.. Social Distancing and Face Covering is Required. The Wu-Tang planned and gathered each other, it just fell on us. Today I was at work, I was thinking, tomorrowis the 13th, the day my father passed. A father was doing something positive with love for his son to follow in his footsteps. It was unexpected. Its a wonderful thing but its a family effort. He told the publication, "I feel like I've succeeded the boundaries of parenthood, that I graduated to another level." This story has been shared 117,030 times. Icelene Jones is on Facebook. Russell Tyrone Jones, also known as Ol' Dirty Bastard, was one of the founding members of the New York rap group Wu-Tang Clan. My son is out there going from place to place telling people we exist. If you require further assistance, please call our head office in Vancouver, Canada toll-free at 866-489-1188 (or 604-263-9551 if outside of North America.) We were preparing to do something really big event wise, but due to the COVID-19, we had to figure something else out to keep his name out there. If breh aint have a will and your moms weren't his wives, after child suppor, theres no legal obligation to pass money to them. Icelene, we thank you for your interest and we look forward to talking with you further about the Kabalarian Philosophy after you have read your Name and Birth Date Report. Icelene Jones claims ODB and the other members of the Wu-Tang Clan signed a contract with the music production company in 1992. I wanted to rent out a place in Georgia but if theyre not going to be here Im not going to do it. I try not to keep my mind on it because I got so much going on. . Twenty-six years after his death, ODB is honored and appreciated for his legacy. Shaquita and her older sister, Taniqua, 31, co-direct the estate of Russell Jones, otherwise known as Ol Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan. Theyd go do little shows together, their whole hustle was getting the money. RIP to Little Richie, everybody. At the beginning, it was just RZA doing his thing. He just played with us all the time he was like a big kid, Taniqua says, Everybody sees this crazy, crazy person that did drugs. Gearlene Hunt Freeman BUCKHEAD Gearlene Hunt Freeman, 66, of Buckhead, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. . She was born April 16, 1934, at Olive Hill, Ky., the. 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." Its inspired all of us to keep Hip Hop alive. ", Russell Jones or ODB was the father of seven children when he died in 2004 not 13 children, as was rumored, according toEntertainment Weekly. JavaScript is disabled. The next thing you know, they have this one song called Protect Ya Neck with all the guys and it was a hit. HipHopDX: A few years ago news came about regarding an ODB biopic through Sony Pictures with RZA as a producer. He died on 13 November 2004 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. We didnt necessarily know thats going to happen. So I thought about going by, leaving candles and putting flowers there. He could have been paralyzed, but Dontae largely recovered. 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. He was young, Ol Dirty Bastards former manager Jarred Weisfeld told the New York Post. Its a big fight sometimes. 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%. 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. The rapper's former manager Jarred Weisfeld said, "she sold out for peanuts," and claims the album was worth millions. Return to the 36th Chambers: The Dirty Version. 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. Icelene Jones, the widow of the late- Ol' Dirty Bastard and. She was born on 1969-04-22. RZA also fathered a few other children outside of his marriage to Mills,Raindia andPrana, who were both born in 2000. 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. This is the 10-year anniversary and we were supposed to have a big thing in New York. She ultimately withdrew the suit. I have no problem hopping back on TV for you guys as soon as things calm down. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. 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. 395 following. Dontae explained what happened during the shooting to the outlet, saying, "I was an innocent bystander and I got hit with a nine millimeter shell through my back, through my torso, out my hand." We fell into it. He dealt with a lot of royalties with ODB, so I got a lot of influence from him over time. I have no problem hopping back on TV for you guys as soon as things calm down. 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. Musics going to go through everybodys souls. But if I have to, I will. Their 30-year-old brother, Barsun, doesnt manage the estate, but carries his fathers energy with him every day. It was cool though, a real nice experience at the beginning when it first happened. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Attempts to reach Diggs, who is also ODBs cousin, were not immediately successful. He had missed several of the groups performances over several months before his death. The original members of the group are RZA, Ghostface Killah, ODB, Method Man, Raekwon, GZA, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa, and they were joined by longtime friend Cappadonna in 1995 (via First Avenue). 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. 1 found for Icelene Jones in 3 cities. Its a beautiful thing, but a lot of day-to-day work. Youre trying to keep his name right and that people dont take what they dont deserve. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Lakeview Memorial Park in the mausoleum with Pastor Mike Barkley officiating. The age of Icelene is fifty-three. 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 married one of them, Icelene Jones, who became the administrator of his estate. 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. The Sunreported that the pair were first introduced when Smith was hired as Method Man's assistant. 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. Shortly after ODB's death, Ashana's mother, Krishana Rucker, sued for back child support. The only way to keep pushing the legacy is through the children. We had a reality show we were going to do way before. Seems to me he was a what you see is what you get kind of guy. You have to multitask in this business. They are so perfect together.". We keep the tradition going, no matter what. Young Dirty Bastard:Im going to have something in this new store coming up in Georgia in the heart of Atlanta. He did what he was told to do. Icelene Jones, ODB's estate administrator, brought a case against Wu-Tang Productions, Inc. which is run by the late rapper's cousin Bobby "RZA" Diggs alleging it breached an agreement signed in 1992, according to the Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit. The two-hour film will be produced by Pulse Films, Four Screens, and the estate, and distributed by A&E Network. Shit, Donald Trump never touched on the politics. The negativity has slowed down since were making bigger moves and were positive people. I cant be Icelene when it comes to family, money and outside children. 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