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Jay Dee RIP

02/14/06
. (CMJ) James Yancey, more well-known by his names Jay Dee and J Dilla, passed away Friday, February 10 at the age of 32. Yancey died in Los Angeles just days after his 32nd birthday and the release of his latest album, Donuts (Stones Throw). Yancey began having health problems after reportedly spending days at a time in his studio without eating, and also suffered from the autoimmune disease, lupus.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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