Posts Tagged ‘ODB’
Young Thug says 'anyone can rap'; gets co-signs from Birdman and T.I.
Whether anyone likes it or not, Young Thug matters in today’s rap scene. The 23-year-old rapper has gone from virtual unknown to appearances alongside T.I., touring with Cash Money’s Birdman, and even a feature in Rolling Stone. Among other things discussed in the article, Thug, born Jeffrey Williams, tells Rolling Stone about his difficult up…
Read MoreODB’s son criticizes Jay Z and says Damon Dash owes him money
Ol Dirty Bastard’s son YDB is not feeling the former heads of Roc-A-Fella Records for vastly different reasons. During a recent appearance on Forbez DVD Live, YDB took issue with Jay Z wearing a chain with the Five-Percent Nation’s flag, but not spreading the message of the organization. He also alluded to Hov’s supposed affiliation with the…
Read MoreODB’s estate settles legal issues, allows documentary release
Last month, we reported ODB’s estate preventing the screening of a documentary about his life at the NuHo Film Festival. The estate, controlled by his widow, Icelene Jones, sent a last minute cease and desist letter forcing festival organizers to announce to a packed house that they were unable to show the film. Seems the…
Read MoreODB’s estate halts planned screening of documentary on rapper’s life
This past Friday night, family, friends, and fans of the late ODB gathered along with members of Wu Tang Clan to attend the NuHo Film Festival’s screening of Dirty: Platinum Edition, a documentary on the life of the late rapper. There was, however, one important person not in attendance: Icelene Jones, ODB’s widow. In fact,…
Read MoreChris ‘Mac Daddy’ Kelly and other surprising hip-hop deaths
Last night, the hip-hop community learned of the tragic loss of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, one-half of the legendary ‘90s rap duo Kriss Kross. According to reports, the Atlanta rapper was found unresponsive in his home and later died in a local hospital. It’s still unclear as to why Kelly died but an autopsy is…
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