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PHOTOS | Richmond Paid Tribute to ‘J Dilla’ at RVA Boombox

by Metta Bastet | CULTURE, FASHION, HIP HOP & RAP, MUSIC, PHOTOGRAPHY

On February 27, 2025, Richmond's hip-hop community converged at RVA Boombox to honor the legendary J Dilla during Dilla Day VA. The event, which was also joined by Ma Dukes, Dilla's mother, transformed the venue into a sanctuary for beat enthusiasts, including a beat...

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