In 2002, J Dilla had been diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), an incurable disease of the blood, while also battling lupus, which had been diagnosed a year previously.

J Dilla is being honored with his own day and a street named after him in Detroit. On Thursday, February 6, the estate of the late producer and rapper, born James Dewitt Yancey, was in attendance ...

James Dewitt Yancey - better known as J Dilla was a Detroit hip hop legend. J Dilla was a rapper, song writer, composer and producer who broke out in the 1990s with the group Slum Village.

(Johnny Tergo/AP) Every February, Detroit commemorates the life and legacy of the renowned hip-hop producer J Dilla with a weekend full of events. Various activities will take place throughout ...

On a special episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of sitting down with Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey, in celebration of J Dilla Day. With ...

HUF recently joined forces with the legendary J Dilla on a unique capsule of boards, apparel and accessories. They’ve been teasing this one for a minute, so personally, I’m stoked that it’s ...

J Dilla, the late rapper and record producer, was honored Thursday with a street sign and a day. Steph Curry Wins All-Star Game MVP in Otherwise Lackluster Tournament-Style Showcase Sleeping On ...

Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence ...