Storyline

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?

Key Information

Director Esther Dere
Writers Nosarieme Garrick
Studio The New York Times
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

J Dilla

Self (archive footage)

Mats Nileskär

Self (archive audio)

Frank Nitt

Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

Martha Yancey

Self - Sister

Illa J

Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

Maureen Yancey

Self - Mother

DJ Jazzy Jeff

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Self - Producer; Friend

Amp Fiddler

Self (archive footage)

Q-Tip

Q-Tip

Self (archive footage)

Edwin Houghton

Self - Journalist

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Self (archive footage)

Phat Kat

Self - Rapper; Collaborator

Frequently Asked Questions

The Legacy of J Dilla was released on April 7, 2023.

The runtime of The Legacy of J Dilla is 1h 11m.

The Legacy of J Dilla is a Documentary, Music, TV Movie movie.

The Legacy of J Dilla is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Legacy of J Dilla was directed by Esther Dere.

The main cast of The Legacy of J Dilla includes J Dilla, Mats Nileskär, Frank Nitt.

The Legacy of J Dilla is originally in English.