The Legacy of J Dilla

The Legacy of J Dilla

R 2023 · 71 min · ★ 8.0 · 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?

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