Even with his tragic and untimely passing in 2006 from lupus, J Dilla has an influence that lives on. It’s evident in artists that he’s impacted, like Kanye West — who said, “I have to work on behalf of J Dilla” — as well as in song’s like Common’s recent “Rewind That,” which served as a tribute to his late friend.
And soon, his life and work will be cherished not just in fans’ hearts and ears, but in the Smithsonian, where his legacy will be included in the National Museum of African American History and Culture, set to open next year.
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