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?
Self (archive footage)
J Dilla
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Mats Nileskär
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Frank Nitt
Self - Sister
Martha Yancey
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Illa J
Self - Mother
Maureen Yancey
Self - Producer; Friend
DJ Jazzy Jeff
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Amp Fiddler
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Q-Tip
Self - Journalist
Edwin Houghton
Self (archive footage)
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Phat Kat
Self - Producer, Slum Village
Black Milk
Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
Mike Ross
Self - Producer, The Ummah
Raphael Saadiq
Self - Jazz Musician
Robert Glasper
Self (archive footage)
Busta Rhymes
Self - Management Team
Jonathan Dworkin
Self - Journalist
Kelley L. Carter
Self - D.J.; Friend
House Shoes
Self - Rapper; Friend
Common
Self - Producer; Collaborator
Karriem Riggins
Self - Reporter, The New York Times
Lauren Herstik
Self (archive footage)
T3
Self (archive footage)
Baatin
Self (archive footage)
Questlove