Hip Hop producer, J Dilla (also known as Jay D) was put to rest yesterday (Valentine's Day).
He was diagnosed with systemic lupus about three years ago and had developed serious kidney complications.
All Hip Hop online news does an excellent job in explaining lupus and honoring J Dilla's work:
http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=5357
My heart goes out to J Dilla's mother, his family and his friends.
He was only 32.
He has an album that is due to be released this week.
Lupus is an equal opportunity disease.
It has no respsect for talent, age, or social status. It attacks women and men: mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons. It strikes down people of all races, but research is showing that it is more 2 to 3 times more prevalent in African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans.
Reading about J Dilla's early demise is a wake up call to just how serious this disease can be.
Learn more about lupus and consider donating to research here:
http://www.lupus.org/
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