Timeless is one way to describe J Dilla’s industry-shaping production, making his estate’s new collaboration with Detroit watchmaker Shinola a fitting one. The Shinola x J Dilla Estate release ...

Shinola has unveiled its two J Dilla-inspired timepieces, which are set to launch at an event this week. The luxury Detroit watchmaker announced in March it was partnering with the estate of James "J ...

Only days after hip-hop’s beloved auteur and beat-charmer James “Jay Dee aka J Dilla” Yancey died of complications from lupus, hip-hop Web sites began selling T-shirts with a new motto: “J Dilla ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, The Source Magazine honors the 16th anniversary of J Dilla’s first posthumous release, The Shining. Considered one of the culture’s most treasured albums, the project ...

The new J Dilla capsule by Shinola includes luxury watches and a leather record bag. Credit: Courtesy photo The late Detroit hip-hop producer J Dilla was beloved for his unique sense of rhythm and ...

Shinola honored the late J Dilla with his own watch. The Detroit company unveiled two versions of its Dilla-inspired timepieces, created in partnership with Dilla’s estate. On Monday, Fake Shore Drive ...

G Herbo has received a hip-hop lesson from what some might deem to be an unexpected source. During a recent appearance on The Adam Friedland Show, the Chicago rapper played a quick game of ...

Celebrating 25 Years of J Dilla's 'Welcome 2 Detroit' On 'Welcome 2 Detroit,' the legendary rapper/producer did more than just announce himself, he painted a picture of his city using a palette from ...

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 ...

Super7 are paying tribute to hip hop production great J Dilla with a new action figure. His classic 2006 album Donuts is the inspiration for the new ReAction Figure, which features a 3.75″ articulated ...

It’s hard to believe it was only a year ago that beat-maker J Dilla passed away from complications due to lupus. At the time, he’d just released his instrumental project, Donuts, arguably the best ...

Featuring a previously unheard freestyle from Q-Tip. J Dilla rarities have been known to pop up at a rate that can be alarming. And that doesn't appear to be changing anytime soon. As Tone tells it, ...