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NameIlla J
First NameIlla
Last NameJ
OccupationRecord Producer
BirthdayOctober 13
Birth Year1986
Place of BirthDetroit
Home TownMichigan
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLibra
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsJ Dilla
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Illa J Biography

Illa J is one of the most popular and richest Record Producer who was born on October 13, 1986 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

Illa J grew up in a musical family. He is the younger brother of hip hop legend J Dilla, and is the son of Maureen Yancey, a former Opera singer, and a former Jazz bassist. John Yancey was the youngest of four children including a sister (Martha) and two brothers (Earl and James). The family lived in a house near McDougall and Nevada, on the east side of Detroit. According to Slum Village founding member T3, before getting into music Illa J’s main focus was basketball. In the year of 2006, after the passing of his brother, he decided to drop out of Central Michigan University, and continue the family’s involvement with music.

In 2008, he released his debut album,Yancey Boys on Delicious Vinyl Records. It is produced entirely by previously unused beats that were made by J Dilla and were left sitting at the offices of Delicious Vinyl over several years. Stones Throw Records released a digital instrumental version of the album in 2009. In the following year (2010), he quietly released a second EP entitled, 4 Past Midnite. In the year 2013, he followed with the album Evolution as Slum Village along with rapper T3 and producer Young RJ, and a collaborative album with Frank Nitt, entitled Sunset Blvd. In 2015 he released ILLA J LP on Bastard Jazz Records.

John Derek Yancey (born October 13, 1986), better known by his stage name Illa J, is a rapper, singer, producer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan who has released two albums on Delicious Vinyl Records. He is the younger brother of the late legendary hip hop producer, and rapper J Dilla, and a former member of hip hop group Slum Village. He also released a collaborative album as Yancey Boys along with Frank Nitt. Illa J’s second solo album ILLA J LP will come out via Brooklyn based record label Bastard Jazz.

Illa J Net Worth

Illa is one of the richest Record Producer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Illa J's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeRecord Producer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is Illa J Dating?

According to our records, Illa J is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Illa J’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
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Facts & Trivia

Illa Ranked on the list of most popular Record Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Illa J celebrates birthday on October 13 of every year.

Is Illa J related to J Dilla?

Early life. Illa J grew up in a musical family. He is the younger brother of J Dilla, and is the son of Maureen Yancey, a former opera singer, and a former jazz bassist.

Where is Illa J from?

Detroit, MI

Who died from Slum Village?

Baatin
Birth nameTitus Glover
Born8 March 1974
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
Died1 August 2009 (aged 35) Detroit, Michigan, United States

Who is JayDee?

JayDee
Birth nameRobin Albers
OriginNetherlands
GenresHouse techno
Occupation(s)DJs

When did Illa J join Slum Village?

Slum Village
Years active1996–present
LabelsCapitol Barak
MembersT3 Young RJ
Past membersJ Dilla (deceased) Baatin (deceased) Elzhi Illa J
You may read full biography about Illa J from Wikipedia.

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Update: 2024-04-29