Ol’ Dirty Bastard Lifts Car to Save 4-Year-Old

Remembering ODB: A Tale of Heroism

The life of ODB, the Wu-Tang Clan rapper who tragically passed away in 2004, is being honored in the latest A&E documentary, Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys, for a remarkable act of kindness that saved a young girl’s life.

A Heroic Act

Maxine Lovell and her daughter Maati shared a heartwarming story in an exclusive clip with PEOPLE. They recounted how ODB was among a group of individuals who rushed to help when Maati, then just 4 years old, was struck by and trapped under a Ford Mustang outside a Brooklyn recording studio in 1998.

“Some brothers came from out of nowhere,” Lovell recalled. “They lifted the car and rescued Maati. Despite the ordeal, she remained calm until she saw her mother’s face and began crying.”

Maati sustained burns from the incident and was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.

A Lasting Connection

Lovell mentioned that their bond with the rapper did not end there.

“He continued to check on us,” Lovell explained. “I offered him my support and a listening ear whenever he needed it. He would share his thoughts with me, expressing his gratitude for being there when Maati needed help. He wanted to show he was a good person, and I assured him that he had indeed helped my child.”

Now an adult, Maati reflected on the Grammy nominee’s actions that day, highlighting the kind of person he truly was.

Legacy and Remembrance

ODB, born Russell Tyrone Jones, tragically succumbed to an accidental drug overdose just two days before his 36th birthday at a recording studio in New York City.

The new documentary delves into his life, showcasing “never-before-seen personal archive footage shot by his wife, Icelene Jones, and featuring insights from his closest friends and family.” It aims to portray ODB as not just a rapper but as a man, a father, and a husband.

Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys also pays homage to the rapper’s enduring legacy. Viewers can catch the documentary on AETV.com with a cable subscription or on platforms like Hulu and Prime Video with a streaming subscription to A&E.

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FAQs

Q: What was ODB’s real name?

A: ODB’s real name was Russell Tyrone Jones.

Q: How did ODB pass away?

A: ODB died of an accidental drug overdose in a recording studio in New York City.

Q: Where can viewers watch the documentary about ODB?

A: The documentary, Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys, can be streamed on AETV.com with a cable subscription or on platforms like Hulu and Prime Video with a streaming subscription to A&E.

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