The Legacy of J Dilla
2023, English. Directed by Esther Dere & Christopher Frierson.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Esther DereDirector
- Christopher FriersonDirector
- J DillaSelf (archive footage)
- Mats NileskärSelf (archive audio)
- Frank NittSelf - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
- Martha YanceySelf - Sister
- Illa JSelf - Brother (as John Yancey)
- Maureen YanceySelf - Mother
- DJ Jazzy JeffSelf - Producer; Friend
- Amp FiddlerSelf (archive footage)
- Q-TipSelf (archive footage)
- Edwin HoughtonSelf - Journalist
- Ali Shaheed MuhammadSelf (archive footage)
- Phat KatSelf - Rapper; Collaborator
Details
- Released
- 7 April 2023
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is The Legacy of J Dilla?
The Legacy of J Dilla runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does The Legacy of J Dilla have a post-credits scene?
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The Legacy of J Dilla parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Legacy of J Dilla is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Legacy of J Dilla on?
The Legacy of J Dilla isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 April 2023. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legacy of J Dilla?
If you liked The Legacy of J Dilla, try Style Wars, Tupac: Resurrection, Biggie & Tupac.
Who directed The Legacy of J Dilla?
The Legacy of J Dilla (2023) was directed by Esther Dere and Christopher Frierson and stars J Dilla, Mats Nileskär, Frank Nitt.