The legendary producer James "J Dilla" Yancey was honored days ahead of what would have been his 51st birthday.

On this day in 2006, the hip-hop world suffered an irreplaceable loss as James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—passed away at the age of 32. The visionary Detroit producer lost his battle with ...

James Dewitt Yancey - better known as J Dilla was a Detroit hip hop legend. DETROIT (FOX 2) - It has been 19 years since ...

There was extra significance to this year’s Dilla Day SF, the annual homage to Detroit producer J Dilla: It marked the first Bay Area public appearance of Jonathan “DJ Shortkut” Cruz since a stroke ...

J Dilla, the late rapper and record producer, was honored Thursday with a street sign and a day. Anthony Davis shines for ...

On a special episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of sitting down with Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey, in celebration of J Dilla Day. With ...

Alongside the street, which is located close to the beatmaker's home, the city has also declared February 7 "J Dilla day" ...

J Dilla is being honored with his own day and a street named after him in Detroit. On Thursday, February 6, the estate of the ...

Detroit producer J Dilla died at 32 years old in February of 2006 due to health complications stemming from lupus.

The Pistons added to their collection with the retail capsule, celebrating Malcolm X's life, legacy and connection to Detroit ...

Friday is Detroit's first J. Dilla Day in honor of the local music legend. The big picture: Family members of the late J. Dilla attended City Council yesterday as the lawmakers passed a resolution to ...