On this day in 2006, the hip-hop world suffered an irreplaceable loss as James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—passed away at the age of 32. The visionary Detroit producer lost his battle with ...

J Dilla had been diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), an incurable disease of the blood, while also ...

Join us for a special celebration honoring the legendary J Dilla at Dilla Day S.F. on February 9th, 2025, at The Midway in San Francisco. This unforgettable event will feature an appearance by J Dilla ...