Movie

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