J Dilla

Does J Dilla Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, J Dilla is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 J Dilla - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, J Dilla is 50 years, 2 months and 18 days old. J Dilla will celebrate 51rd birthday on a Friday 7th of February 2025. Below we countdown to J Dilla upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

J Dilla’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

J Dilla was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

About

Record producer who was influential on Detroit's 1990s hip-hop underground scene and who worked with A Tribe Called Quest and Erykah Badu.

Before Fame

He was born into a family of musicians and began singing from a very early age. He began his music career as a producer for the hip hop group known as Slum Village.

Trivia

He and his rap group Slum Village released Fantastic Vol. 2 and he released Welcome 2 Detroit as the beginning of his solo career in the early 2000s.

Family Life

His full name is James Yancey. He was survived by his two daughters.

Associated With

He worked with some of the most respected artists of his time, including Busta Rhymes.

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