Replying to J Dilla died on 2/10/06.

The artist and producer J Dilla(James Yancey) passed away last Friday from complications of Lupus. For those of you who know who J Dilla was, you know what a loss this is. For those of you who don't, J Dilla was "Jay Dee", and half of Jaylib. Many, including myself, reguard him as one of the greastest producers of all time. His talent and music be missed by many, and never forgotten. Rest in peace J.

The article is here: ttp://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=5357

"J Dilla was the best to do it. He influenced a whole movement in Hip-Hop, there isn't a top-notch producer in the game [who] wasn't influenced by his sound. I just appreciate being able to work with him and soak up some of the knowledge he gave me. He will never be forgotten." -Guilty Simpson