Hip-Hop Producer J Dilla's Legacy Lives On Through Local Donut Shop

J Dilla’s 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.
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[@PoloFlo..]

It’s been 14 years but nobody will ever forget your legacy. RIP J Dilla 👑🍩

[@erasmusherzen]

This is a wonderful little story. So good to see his children thriving. J-Dilla forever.

[@NickNyce]

erasmusherzen theres a fundraiser right now to save the donut shop. Help us reach the goal

[@RazorReg]

The 6 people who dislike this video has no soul. This is how you treat and honor family. Rest easy Dilla dawg. Let's Go!

[@DestroyProvolone]

The greatest ever, what an amazing family

[@donnflores7933]

This is an absolutely amazing story, I’m surprised that it doesn’t have more views than it has atm

[@amvaudio4550]

This is so cool. I'm glad he's repping his nephew's legacy

[@IsaiP]

Dilla, the greatest to ever do it.

[@leanhngo2944]

Dilla, so good that he even humbled Kanye.

[@channelname4238]

RIP JAY DEE J DILLA, one of the best producers of all time! Very nice donut work!

[@saiyansenku]

this man truly changed my life!

[@lindaholland7727]

My mom has Lupus I'm scared we just found out she has no medical insurance n she hasn't been to a specialist this story was beautiful story thank you for sharing god bless this family

[@GlitterFistsFish]

I hope all is well

[@J1mmymadeit]

i hope everything is okay. God bless

[@mrlevinielsen]

bless

[@peepawsmethstash9743]

i know this is 2 years later, but i pray that you and your mom are ok

[@glegolas5008]

I pray for your good fortune

[@user-jp2vj4cc6p]

RIP DILLA 💚 good to see his fam doing well

[@sweetlou1973]

Just learned of this shop, I'm going to go there with my Brother Pete Nice, this week. Got to pay respect to J Dilla & Detroit.

[@normanosborn1397]

I don’t know what day it is sometimes but I know I live some day’s💯

[@davido3109]

Thanks Always AKAI Lama Number One!!!
Thanks Tom Jancey fam...
Namaste Haribol Asewe !!!

[@rwesreal]

If anyone has a chance, visit the Donut shop and the D for that matter! From Cali, and go out there once a year to see my folks, great city that is getting revitalized as we speak. God Bless the king of beats!

[@dudewswaggames]

how does this only have 5k views, my man needs to stop being slept on

[@edennard1]

The Greats like J Dilla are always slept on until they're gone and then people realize that there will never be another J Dilla

[@dudewswaggames]

@@edennard1 exactly man, there's some artists nowadays that do what Dilla do but to have him is a different story, his mind was ready, the world was not

[@toneeeeee2477]

Dilla was tha truth fr

[@bettyslawinski8265]

Wow....hometown D boy💛🇺🇸

[@TheIceBallsGaming]

i gotta visit this place sometime, i absolutely love j dilla and donuts too! so it's a win win :D

[@deezbuts3197]

JAY DEE!!!! Miss u man. COMMENT IF YOU MISS HIM

[@GlitterFistsFish]

Dilla changed my life

[@Clay_enjoyer]

Dilla changed my life

[@basilthompson7515]

RIP Jay Dee

[@crowfoot7355]

Awesome story extraordinary artist.

[@VetealaChingada]

What a nice story 💕

[@mateus2yuri]

The greatest

[@jesham7627]

I know where I'm going on my 1st Detroit visit!! This is new to me and a perfect business and a model that could be franchised in other cities. J Dilla's name is welded to music permanently.

[@thesweetandsavorylife5397]

Just beautiful

[@thereddsnapper_]

SO AWESOME 😍

[@Rachannis]

So glad I stumbled upon this video! 💙🎶☕️

[@ros_berth]

Underrated video

[@Howitgoes799]

Welp time to visit this place.

[@bulletsizednuke1100]

I'll make sure to visit that shop one day

[@illcent]

RIP DILLA 🕊🕊🕊✊🐐👑

[@krispian1386]

I would love to go there

[@gjbap]

🍩❤️ R. I. P.

[@dn30001]

This video should have waaaaay more views that it does

[@devontekle7436]

J dee changed me.

[@kojothaguru]

The shop permanently closed 😞

[@rhys69420]

😞

[@invisiblecurious856]

Song at the end

[@KalimManigault]

His daughters are a spitting image I swear!

[@rola3561]

Ima go get some donuts while listening to donuts

[@bettyslawinski8265]

If I still lived in the "D" I would love to work with this man...but after 45 years I left for the country 30 miles but yet a million miles away...💛💛💛💛💛🇺🇸I love and sometimes miss the "D"!!!!! But not too often...😉💛

[@michelled.2112]

You deliver?

[@dred.8022]

This is a great story.. I will make sure that I get some Dilla’s Delights next time I'm in the "D".....

[@jodyharris9731]

None illa than Dilla

[@zelllzelllzelll]

RIP Jay Dee