J. Dilla x Obey “A Personal Appreciation” Print

by Eugene Kan, February 19, 2009

j dilla obey print J. Dilla x Obey A Personal Appreciation Print

In a battle with lupus which ultimately took his life, music producer J. Dilla touched the hearts of many through his powerful legacy. For J. Dilla’s mother “Ma Dukes” Yancey who was a tireless helper through Dilla’s battle with the disease, she is also is affected by the same disease that took her soon prematurely. Her condition has recently become more severe as friends jump on-board to help her out. Previous fund raising efforts were seen through a shirt via Stones Throw and artist Parra. Shepard Fairey alongside Brian Cross (B+) has also joined the cause with a special print of J. Dilla based on a 2003 photograph. In a run of 400, the prints will release on February 20th at a retail price of $55 USD (18 in x 24 in). For info on Brian Cross’ own experiences with Dilla, check ObeyGiant.com.

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  1. Posted by: J. Dilla x Shepard Fairey limited edition print | WoooHa.com on February 20, 2009 at 7:59 am

    [...] on February 20th at a retail price of $55 USD (18 in x 24 in). Details at the Obey website. Via: Hypebeast. Related Posts:Toy Watch releases exclusive J Dilla [...]

21 Responses

  1. Posted by: word up. on March 5, 2009 at 5:07 am

    shepard doing it cuz no one else is doing it…
    so thats why this is dope…

    RIP DILLA

  2. Posted by: lurkLAte on February 22, 2009 at 10:43 am

    =FUCK-THAT–DIPSET!=

  3. Posted by: P double O bear; on February 20, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Sad Voice ,

    Rest In Peace J DiLLA never really knew dude by his Music we’ll live on

  4. Posted by: swart on February 20, 2009 at 12:01 pm

    R.I.P. J-DALLA,One Love~

  5. Posted by: W© on February 20, 2009 at 7:21 am

    Fucking shite, Dilla was a genius and Shepard is just stilling the shine, by doing this 30 minute job in illustrator. Straight wack!!!

  6. Posted by: Safari on February 20, 2009 at 2:18 am

    ^^ You can’t touch Shepard Fairey’s portraits.

    Great work.

  7. Posted by: marc on February 19, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    i really dont see the big deal about shephard fairys portraits. he can choose a few decent colours and trace on illustrator…am i missing something special? although some of the more tech obey pieces he does are pretty cool…
    dilla the most amazing hip hop producer ever though, truely an inspiration.

  8. Posted by: 4EvER on February 19, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    He’s seein it from upstairs

  9. Posted by: CmyMenT on February 19, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    starving artists…wow. dope print, pity he can’t see the shit. ma dukes needs to handle the estate the his daughters should receive it when old enough.

  10. Posted by: jonas on February 19, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Great man, hiphop lost a awesome beatmaker :(

    rip and raise it up for ma dukes !!!!

  11. Posted by: COmethKE on February 19, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    R.I.P and co sign Nick kat

  12. Posted by: nick katherina on February 19, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    House M.D. …how can you say it wasn’t lupus? do some research….

    I wish these weren’t releasing over in LA, cause I would sooo be paying my respects by copping one.

  13. Posted by: rottenapplelife on February 19, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    RIP J.dilla my prayers go out to ma dukes

  14. Posted by: sqm on February 19, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    Great artist, sad ending.
    To bad all these things pops up in stores after his death, would have been better if we would have seen it while he was breathing. hate all this “let’s-make-money-of-dead-peoples-work”.
    Filters in PS seems a bit lazy, they could have doneso much more with this.

    By the way, who the foops cares if you are a producer “Platinum”, wrong forum to brag about yourself.

  15. Posted by: tvc on February 19, 2009 at 11:52 am

    Unfortunetly It was Lupus,miss ya Dilla !

  16. Posted by: hundredsneakers on February 19, 2009 at 11:31 am

    R.I.P

  17. Posted by: Royalbluntt99 on February 19, 2009 at 11:01 am

    R.I.P. J.Dilla!!

  18. Posted by: House M.D. on February 19, 2009 at 10:48 am

    It wasn’t Lupus.

  19. Posted by: Nems on February 19, 2009 at 10:23 am

    NICE! Good to see people coming together for the cause.
    Everyone who enjoys Dilla needs to go out & support, especially
    those heads downloading his music and never copping the real deal.
    Peace to Ma Dukes!
    Universal Article.com

  20. Posted by: extrodinaire on February 19, 2009 at 10:09 am

    Amazing print! the best Dilla inspired artwork i’ve seen!

  21. Posted by: Platinum on February 19, 2009 at 9:46 am

    J.Dilla will be sorely missed by the Music Community, Music Industry, and by Music Producers(Myself included) worldwide! | R.I.P.