The man we know as Ol' Dirty Bastard a.k.a Big Baby Jesus, Unique Ason, Joe Bannanas, Dirt McGirt, Dirt Dog, and Osirus, has gon on to be with the Lord.

In a statement released by his mother, Cherry Jones, she said she was notified of her son's death by telephone, something she called "every mother's worst dream."

"To the public he was known as Old Dirty Bastard, but to me he was known as Rusty. The kindest most generous soul on earth," she continued. "Russell was more than a rapper, he was a loving father, brother, uncle, and most of all, son."

As a long time fan of the Wu and ODB, my heart, thoughts, prayers go out to his family, friends, and fans. I think it's safe to say that there will never be another one like him.