HUF has joined forces with the Estate of James "J Dilla" Yancey to celebrate the late producer, composer and rapper's enduring legacy in hip-hop with a line of honorary workwear staples, custom accessories and skate decks.
"With a mix and samples and swing that spoke to his roots in Detroit and impeccable taste, James Dewitt Yancey changed hip-hop forever," HUF wrote in a statement, citing the rapper's early remix work with Janet Jackson, The Pharcyde, A Tribe Called Quest and more, as well as his Slum Village legacy and his 2006 solo album Donuts as prime examples of his prowess.
"Through his trademark production and songwriting, J Dilla changed the game from a humble basement studio in Detroit and his influence continues to resonate throughout the culture," the brand added.
Toasting to J Dilla's successes, the line features '"The Best That Ever Did It" T-shirts with photographs of the artist across the front and back, as well as mohair cardigans with "All songs produced by J Dilla" lettering. Elsewhere, the collection includes an honorary varsity jacket, a matching denim set, and sweaters printed with an all-over image of the rapper. Custom jewelry pieces are shaped like donuts, nodding to J Dilla's independent record named after the sweet treat; while the skate decks employ identical imagery to the ready-to-wear line.
J Dilla's longtime friend and collaborator J Rocc will team up with Black Noise and other guest DJs at a special event in Los Angeles to celebrate the collection this week.
The HUF x J Dilla collection will launch online and in stores on Thursday, November 14. Take a look at the lineup in the gallery above.
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