J Dilla

James Dewitt Yancey, better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, drummer, rapper and songwriter. He emerged in the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan, as a member of the group Slum Village.

J Dilla is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 7 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Hip Hop Evolution (2016), The New York Times Presents (2020), The Unseen: Detroit Beat Tape (2017), Fantastic: The Legacy of Slum Village (2018), The Legacy of J Dilla (2023), Stones Throw 101 (2004), The Choice Is Yours (2023). The recorded credits span 2004 to 2023, including 5 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.