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The Legacy of J Dilla

Released: April 7, 2023 (2023)

Runtime: 71 minutes

Genres: Documentary, Music, TV Movie

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?

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

  • Mats Nileskär as Self (archive audio)

    Age at release: 63

  • DJ Jazzy Jeff as Self - Producer; Friend

    Age at release: 58

  • Q-Tip as Self (archive footage)

    Age at release: 52

  • J Dilla as Self (archive footage)

    Age at release: 49

  • Illa J as Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

    Age at release: 36

  • Frank Nitt as Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Martha Yancey as Self - Sister

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Maureen Yancey as Self - Mother

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Amp Fiddler as Self (archive footage)

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Edwin Houghton as Self - Journalist

    Age at release: Unknown

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  • Questlove as Self (archive footage)

    Age at release: 52

  • Common as Self - Rapper; Friend

    Age at release: 51

  • Busta Rhymes as Self (archive footage)

    Age at release: 50

  • Baatin as Self (archive footage)

    Age at release: 49

  • Kelley L. Carter as Self - Journalist

    Age at release: 46

  • Black Milk as Self - Producer, Slum Village

    Age at release: 39

  • Phat Kat as Self - Rapper; Collaborator

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Mike Ross as Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Jonathan Dworkin as Self - Management Team

    Age at release: Unknown

  • House Shoes as Self - D.J.; Friend

    Age at release: Unknown

  • T3 as Self (archive footage)

    Age at release: Unknown