Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Life Documented

A&E is set to premiere the first authorized documentary on the late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard. The two-hour special, directed by Sam and Jason Pollard, will air at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific on August 25th, with on-demand availability beginning the next day.

This documentary promises an intimate look into the life and legacy of the enigmatic artist, offering unprecedented access to those closest to him. The filmmakers interviewed Ol' Dirty Bastard's parents, bandmates Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, wife Icelene Jones, son Bar-Sun Jones, and even Mariah Carey, amongst others.

Icelene Jones expressed her heartfelt joy in bringing this documentary to fruition, stating, “I am so happy to have brought this documentary about my husband’s life to the screen.… Like all of hip-hop, I have missed his energy. This project has let me know that he is alive and well in all of our hearts.”

The documentary, initially announced in 2022, is a collaborative effort between Pulse Films, Four Screens, the Ol' Dirty Bastard Estate, and GroupM Motion Entertainment. It seeks to delve into the complexities of Ol' Dirty Bastard's life, capturing his artistic brilliance alongside his struggles and contradictions.

For those eager to delve deeper into the world of Ol' Dirty Bastard, Sheldon Pearce's Sunday Review of "Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version" provides further insights into the rapper's impact on the music scene.

This documentary promises to be a poignant and insightful tribute to a cultural icon, exploring the life and legacy of Ol' Dirty Bastard beyond the headlines and offering a glimpse into the man behind the music.