The Legacy of J Dilla
2023In 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?
Acted in
J Dilla
as Self (archive footage)
Mats Nileskär
as Self (archive audio)
Frank Nitt
as Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Martha Yancey
as Self - Sister
Illa J
as Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen Yancey
as Self - Mother
DJ Jazzy Jeff
as Self - Producer; Friend
Amp Fiddler
as Self (archive footage)
Q-Tip
as Self (archive footage)
Edwin Houghton
as Self - Journalist
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
as Self (archive footage)
Phat Kat
as Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Black Milk
as Self - Producer, Slum Village
Mike Ross
as Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
Raphael Saadiq
as Self - Producer, The Ummah
Robert Glasper
as Self - Jazz Musician
Busta Rhymes
as Self (archive footage)
Jonathan Dworkin
as Self - Management Team
Kelley Carter
as Self - Journalist
House Shoes
as Self - D.J.; Friend
Common
as Self - Rapper; Friend
Karriem Riggins
as Self - Producer; Collaborator
Lauren Herstik
as Self - Reporter, The New York Times
T3
as Self (archive footage)
Baatin
as Self (archive footage)
Questlove
as Self (archive footage)
