For columnist Sinan Walji PO ’28, J Dilla’s Donuts became a way of understanding how one melody can hold different histories ...

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" ...

Super7 is honoring one of hip-hop’s most influential producers with a new J Dilla ReAction Figure, modeled after the iconic Donuts album cover. The figure is available now on Complex Shop, bringing a ...

The watch company Shinola unveiled two swanky new timepieces today, both in honor of the late legendary producer J Dilla. The news arrives with an accompanying teaser clip narrated by his fellow ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Timeless is one way to describe J Dilla’s ...

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 ...

J Dilla’s “Welcome 2 Detroit” ain’t just an album; it’s a statement. When it first dropped in 2001, it was a raw, unfiltered love letter to the D and a showcase of Dilla’s next-level production. Two ...

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 ...

Across the nation, February is Black History Month. But in Detroit, it’s Dilla Month. The celebrations for the acclaimed producer James “J Dilla” Yancey were louder than ever this year—just one year ...

On this day in 1980, the Sugarhill Gang released their self-titled debut album. Among the six tracks on the album is the band’s hit song, “Rapper’s Delight,” which was released the previous September ...

The city of Detroit will honor five Detroiters by officially designating street signs with their names. Detroit City Council on Tuesday voted to approve secondary street signs for: Vincent Chin, Earl ...