The Legacy of J Dilla (2023)
1h 10m
Running Time
April 7, 2023Release Date
The Legacy of J Dilla (2023)
1h 10m
Running Time
April 7, 2023Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.

J Dilla
Self (archive footage)

Mats Nileskär
Self (archive audio)

Frank Nitt
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

Martha Yancey
Self - Sister

Illa J
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

Maureen Yancey
Self - Mother

DJ Jazzy Jeff
Self - Producer; Friend

Amp Fiddler
Self (archive footage)

Q-Tip
Self (archive footage)

Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist

Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self (archive footage)

Phat Kat
Self - Rapper; Collaborator

Black Milk
Self - Producer, Slum Village

Mike Ross
Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl

John E. Low
Composer

Raphael Saadiq
Self - Producer, The Ummah

Robert Glasper
Self - Jazz Musician

Busta Rhymes
Self (archive footage)

Jonathan Dworkin
Self - Management Team

Kelley L. Carter
Self - Journalist

House Shoes
Self - D.J.; Friend

Common
Self - Rapper; Friend

Karriem Riggins
Self - Producer; Collaborator

Lauren Herstik
Self - Reporter, The New York Times / Producer

T3
Self (archive footage)

Baatin
Self (archive footage)

Questlove
Self (archive footage)

Esther Dere
Director / Executive Producer / Producer

Leah Harari
Co-Producer

Liz Hodes
Supervising Producer

Nosarieme Garrick
Story Developer

John Tashiro
Director of Photography
Details.
This Movie Is About.
hip-hop
musician
detroit
death of a musician
music producer