For those that don’t know, J Dilla was a great music producer who died of lupus. Now his mom has lupus and needs help with her medical bills. This Obey (Shepard Fairey) collaborative poster with B+ will benefit Dilla’s mom “Ma Dukes”. It is an edition of 400, measures 18 x 24, and priced at $55. Goes on sale Friday, Feb 20th at obeygiant.com
Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of the late James “J Dilla” Yancey, is currently battling the same disease that took her son’s life. Stones Throw with the help of Parra has created this “Raise It Up for Ma Dukes” T-shirt. The money made from sales will go to help Mrs. Yancey any way it can. This shirt is available online now and will be available at Standard Peachtree in limited size runs later this week. For more information call Standard at 404.355.1410
Check out this Hard Knock interview with Talib Kweli as he talks about a Lauryn Hill, J Dilla, Curtis & Hi-Tek Reunion. Part two of the interview below. via NahRight
