J Dilla’s legacy lives on. Nearly two decades after his death, the celebrated music producer, born James Dewitt, was honored with his very own street sign in Detroit. The dedication was announced in ...

In the city of Detroit, it is now officially Dilla Time. Detroit-based luxury brand Shinola is releasing two limited-edition watches and a leather record bag designed in honor of Detroit-born producer ...

Sunrise affirmations, late-night chopped cheese — Bronx-based poet Roya Marsh walks us through her perfect New York day. 1 day ago Questlove once described Dilla as “the music god that music gods and ...

As red and blue light reflected off the historic home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Sunday night, some of the city's most influential rappers from Detroit gathered for "A Night with the Orchestra" ...

Delicious Vinyl and Yancey Media Group have announced the joint release of records from J Dilla’s Lost Souls archive. A statement says, “Storied hip-hop label Delicious Vinyl (Tone-Loc, Young MC, The ...

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 ...

Fiery hip hop beats will light up Detroit’s Orchestra Hall on Sunday, June 29, for a tribute to one of the city’s favorite sons, and Detroit rapper Big Sean will be leading the charge. “A Night with ...

Shinola, a Detroit-based luxury brand, is releasing limited-edition watches and a record bag honoring the late producer J Dilla. Dilla's daughters, Ja'Mya Yancey and TyMonae Whitlow, expressed their ...