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ODB Russell Jones

Mugshot and Criminal History

From Charles Montaldo, About.com

Russell Jones was the founder of the rap group the Wu-Tang Clan. In 1995, he launched his solo career and became known for his erratic behavior and legal woes.
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Co-founded Rap Group Wu-Tang Clan

ODB Russell Jones - Part 1
Known Stage Names:Ason Unique, The Bebop Specialist, ODB, Big Baby Jesus, BZA, Dirt Dog, Dirt McGirt, Joe Bananas, Osirus, The Professor

Known Disturbances and Arrests:

  • 1993 - ODB was convicted of second-degree assault in New York.

  • 1994 - In Brooklyn, New York, ODB got into an argument with another rapper and was shot in the stomach.

  • November 1997 - Ol' Dirty Bastard was arrested and charged for failing to pay court-mandated child support of over $35,000, for three of his children he had with wife, Icelene Jones.

  • January 1998 - Jones was charged with attempted murder, attempted aggravated assault, and criminal possession of a weapon after he allegedly shot at two policemen who pulled him over for driving with his headlights off. The charges were dropped the following month after police could not link a weapon to him.

  • February 1998 - He was escorted off the stage at the Grammy Awards, after grabbing the microphone during Shawn Colvin's acceptance speech and saying things such as, "Puffy is good, but Wu-Tang is the best" and "Wu-Tang is for the children". (Everyone scratched their heads at that antic.)

  • April 1998 - He was handed a protection order after pleading guilty to attempted assault on Icelene Jones.

  • May 1998 - A bench warrant for his arrest was issued after he missed two court dates about his failure to pay child support.

  • July 1998 - ODB was shot in the back while being robbed while at his girl friends Brooklyn apartment.

  • July 1998 - A week after being shot, ODB was arrested in Virginia Beach for shoplifting a $50 pair of shoes.

  • August 1998 - Orders to arrest ODB were issued after he failed to show up to court for the shoplifting incident in Virginia Beach.

  • September 1998 - ODB was arrested on in Los Angeles for making terrorist threats after he was kicked out of the House of Blues in West Hollywood for acting drunk and disorderly. He returned a short time later and allegedly threatened to shoot the club's security staff (a felony in California).

  • November 1998 - Arrested for making terrorist threats after allegedly threatening to kill an ex-girlfriend. The charges were later dismissed due to lack of evidence.

  • February 1999 - Jones was pulled over for a traffic violation in Los Angeles and when unable to produce a driver's license, police searched him and discovered he was wearing a bulletproof vest. He was charged for unlawful possession of body armor.
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