RZA overcomes his emotions at the premiere of the ODB documentary: “Good job”

RZA held back his emotions as he attended the premiere of the new documentary “Ol' Dirty Bastard” The story of two dirty girls.

The Wu-Tang Clan leader was scheduled to take part in a question-and-answer session with the film's producers and members of ODB's family in Los Angeles last week, but politely declined at the last minute after becoming visibly emotional after watching the documentary.

A video shows RZA being called to the stage and speaking briefly to those in attendance, telling them that he has decided not to participate in the panel because he has “too many emotions going through his head.”

“I won't stay for the event. I have too many emotions going through my head,” he says softly. “I just want to thank you for the great work – this is the first time I'll see the documentary when it's finished, so I've got a lot going through my head. But great job.”

RZA, who is also cousins ​​with ODB, then shakes his head and hugs some of the people on stage, including Dirty's widow and son, before leaving the stage.

Watch the clip below.

The story of two dirty girls was shot in collaboration with the family of Ol' Dirty Bastard and is the first official documentary about the late rap legend.

The film included interviews with the likes of Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and his “Fantasy” collaborator Mariah Carey, as well as close family and friends.

The documentary was directed by Sam and Jason Pollard and premiered on A&E on Sunday (August 25).

OBD's widow Icelene Jones said in a statement about the film: “I am so happy to have brought this documentary about my husband's life to the screen. … Like everyone in hip hop, I have missed his energy. This project has shown me that he is alive and well in all of our hearts.”

The Wu-Tang Clan rapper (born Russell Jones) died of a drug overdose in 2004. He was 35 years old at the time.

In an interview with AllHipHopHis son Weather Park spoke about the role RZA played in his life after his father's death and how his presence helped him overcome life's challenges.

“I called RZA and asked him questions about all sorts of things, like meditation, thinking, breathing techniques, just things to keep my mental health in order,” he said. “As we both know, I lost my father. So without my father, I had to figure out a lot of things on my own, I would say.”

“But having a smart guy like RZA just there to talk to me has been a huge help in my life. I've just been able to keep a clear head even when I might be faced with things that the average New Yorker faces.”

Watch the trailer for Ol' Dirty Bastard: The story of two dirty guys below.