Happy Birthday J. Dilla

For those of you that haven't discovered Dilla's music you need to.
Unfortunately J Dilla passed away on February, 10th 2006 after suffering for over three years with an incurable blood disease, and he had also been diagnosed with lupus.
After his death the battle over his estate began. Although Dilla's will stipulates that all assets be divided among his mother, his two daughters, and his brother the family have not received anything. One major issue facing the estate is that so many people are using Dilla's beats without permission. Dilla would often create beat CDs and hand them out to friends. The executors of his estate are tying up any payments to the family because of a tax issue as well as attempting to collect royalties on beats they believe were used without permission. While they fight their legal battles in the name of "securing" J. Dilla's music and legacy his mother, known as Ma Dukes, has lost her house. The estate also sent out cease-and-desist letters to various entertainers as well as people throwing events in Dilla's name-including his mother.
Anyone can support the family of J. Dilla with the purchase of a specially designed tribute t-shirt (pictured above). Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, is also suffering from Lupus, and while struggling with the disease, she has seen her son’s estate be taken from her. The t-shirt, designed by Parra, was produced in collaboration with Stones Throw Records. Pick one up at any of the stores listed below. All proceeds will go towards Ma Dukes.

Turntablelab.com (+NY/LA Stores)
Giantpeach.com
Digitalgravel.com
Undergroundhiphop.com
Fatbeats.com (+NY/LA Stores)
HHV.de
Kingunderground.com