Brooklyn Street Renamed to Honor Wu-tang's Ol' Dirty Bastard

WHO:

Pitchfork - Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s grandmother lives on the Bed-Stuy block that bears his name.

Billboard - Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s friends and family gathered to celebrate the renaming.

Pitchfork - Ol’ Dirty Bastard, co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, is honored with the street renaming.

WHAT:

AllHipHop - A ceremony officially unveiled ODB Jones Way.

Billboard - Putnam Avenue has been renamed to ODB Jones Way.

Pitchfork - The street renaming honors the late Wu-Tang Clan legend.

WHERE:

AllHipHop - The street is located in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

Billboard - The event took place in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

Pitchfork - The street that has been renamed is located in Brooklyn, New York City.

WHY:

Billboard - The renaming is a tribute to Ol’ Dirty Bastard's legacy and contributions to music.

HOW:

Pitchfork - The street renaming was part of a celebration attended by friends and family of Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 17:33 UTC)

A ceremony officially unveiled ODB Jones Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, honoring the late rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard. This special event took place on the block that bears his name, where his grandmother still resides. The street renaming celebrates the legacy of the influential artist and his connection to the community.

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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 13:59 UTC)

In a heartfelt tribute to Ol’ Dirty Bastard's legacy, Putnam Avenue in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, has officially been renamed ODB Jones Way. Friends and family gathered to celebrate this significant honor for the late Wu-Tang Clan co-founder, recognizing his immense contributions to music. The street renaming event was filled with emotion as attendees paid their respects to the iconic artist.