And so it begins. It’s been two weeks since Prince’s passing, and technology company Hologram USA is already considering a projection in his likeness. “We are mourning the loss of Prince along with his millions of fans,” CEO Alki David said. “If at some point in the future his estate and the fans feel a hologram performance would be a […]
Oh baby, we want the biopic raw.
RZA has partnered with portable speaker company Boombotix to release a previously unheard Ol’ Dirty Bastard track titled “Obey Me.” The Wu-Tang Clan frontman initially came across the song in 2010 while he was digging through old files on his computer. Originally titled “Bitches Better Obey Me,” the song was produced by RZA and Wu collaborator […]
In an interview with DJ Vlad, Wu-Tang Clan member Cappadonna reflected on Ol Dirty Bastard and some of the crazy antics that he was involved in back in the day. He did not forget to mention the time that Dirty rushed the Grammy stage after the Wu was not chosen to win the award they […]
Apparently not everyone is excited to watch hip hop artists that have passed away, reappear before their very eyes on the “Rock The Bells” stage this summer. As a matter of fact, one very important person has shown an honorable objection to the idea. But not for the reasons you may think. Icelene Jones, […]
The line-up for the tenth annual Rock The Bells tour was announced on Tuesday May 14th and two names have been making more news than many of the other performers on the bill. And they’re dead. Following in the footsteps of Tupac Shakur’s virtual performance at Coachella in 2012, the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E […]
In an interview with The Playlist, The RZA revealed that there are not one but two projects currently in development about the life of the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard. The RZA explained: “There’s ‘Dirty White Boy,’ [starring Micheal Kenneth Williams] which is about the manager of ODB, and his last two years. And there’s another one […]
Boardwalk Empire star Michael K. Williams just got another acting gig. He is slated to play Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard in a new film called Dirty White Boy. The film is about the friendship forged between ODB and Jarred Weisfield. Weisfield went from a VH1 intern to being a manager in the entertainment […]
Wu Tang Clan leader RZA has revealed that Tracy Morgan or Eddie Griffin will play Ol’ Dirty Bastard in an upcoming film chronicling the late member of the Clan. Both actors/comedians are down, and according to RZA, Eddie has already signed a letter of intent. Who will play the best Dirt McGirt? Find out more […]
What’s in a name? To many artists, that’s a loaded question. Most will say it’s not the name that matters and it’s the product is paramount. Others consider the name to be the most important. They reason people are attracted to the product because of the name associated. In some cases, the changing of a […]
President Obama name dropped 2pac and The Notorious B.I.G. during his speech at the White House Correspondents Dinner and also referenced ODB during a video shown at the dinner.
Back in 1991, the GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and RZA appeared on a Bronx, NY public access show, Rhythm & Soul, to promote the new album by the GZA, then known as The Genius, Words From The Genius.
