James Yancey, aka J Dilla was one of the most influential Hip Hop and R&B producers who contributed to many artists from Common to The Roots to Erykah Badu to Nas to A Tribe Called Quest to Busta Rhymes to Destiny's Child, and so many more.
His life was cut short at just 32 years old because of complications from Lupus.
His family continues to honor his legacy one doughnut at a time at teh family donut shop in Detroit, MI