
The Legacy of J Dilla
Documentary · Music · TV Movie
Overview
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?
Top Cast
J Dilla
J Dilla
Self (archive footage)
J Dilla
Self (archive footage)
Mats Nileskär
Mats Nileskär
Self (archive audio)
Mats Nileskär
Self (archive audio)
Frank Nitt
Frank Nitt
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Frank Nitt
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Martha Yancey
Martha Yancey
Self - Sister
Martha Yancey
Self - Sister
Illa J
Illa J
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Illa J
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen Yancey
Maureen Yancey
Self - Mother
Maureen Yancey
Self - Mother


DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Self - Producer; Friend
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Self - Producer; Friend
Amp Fiddler
Amp Fiddler
Self (archive footage)
Amp Fiddler
Self (archive footage)


Q-Tip
Q-Tip
Self (archive footage)
Q-Tip
Self (archive footage)
Edwin Houghton
Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist
Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist
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