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?
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
Self - Producer; Friend
Amp Fiddler
Q-Tip
Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Phat Kat
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Amadeus
Quest
War of Words: Battle Rap in the UK
Véronique
Nas: Time Is Illmatic
Tupac: Resurrection
Beastie Boys Story
Biggie & Tupac
Halftime
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
Style Wars
The School of Rock
The Boys & Girl from County Clare
Prinzessinnenbad
Dreamgirls
Milli Vanilli
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated
Amy