J Dilla

This weekend, a free event is honoring the life of the late J Dilla, a Detroit native who went on to be an influential hip-hop rapper and producer who died in 2006 due to complications from lupus.

The Detroit music scene has lost a giant with the passing of Amp Fiddler.

Plus, he discusses J Dilla’s influence on hip hop

Aug. 11 marks the unofficial/official 50th anniversary of hip hop.

A new documentary in the works on iconic Detroit hip hop producer J Dilla will be executive produced by another hip hop legend -- Questlove.

The author of a new book on the life of iconic Detroit hip hop producer J Dilla will participate in a virtual event this week hosted at Detroit’s Source Booksellers.

Author Dan Charnas talks about his new book surrounding the life and legacy of J Dilla

A special 20th anniversary edition of J Dilla’s “Welcome 2 Detroit” was released to streaming services on Friday. First issued by BBE Music in February of 2001, “Welcome 2 Detroit” was James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dee’s first solo outing and the debut appearance of his new ‘J Dilla’ moniker. J Dilla is one of Detroit’s most iconic music names and is regarded as one of the best hip hop minds of his generation. The original project featured 16 tracks, while the anniversary edition includes 46, including demos and instrumentals. The 20th anniversary version is available on all major music streaming platforms.

DETROIT – Rapper J-Dilla was a luminary in the world of hip-hop and a Detroit native. That led to a special moment at Detroit Central High School Tuesday. That’s why Dixon applied for the Save the Music J Dilla Music Tech Grant and received the $50,000 equipment grant for his digital music program. The grant presented by the nonprofit Save the Music and Cadillac increases the tools for music making. More information on the Save the Music J Dilla Music Tech Grant can be found here.