Name: Dilla Day BHM ‘26
Start: 2026-05-24T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-24T23:00:00-05:00
Location: Woodrow Hall

$Dilla Day BHM \u201826$

It’s The Official James D. Yancey Foundation’s Birmingham Chapter honoring J Dilla’s live DJ’ing, Special performances and good times!
About this Event

Dilla Day BHM ‘26 Turn It Up!

What Up Doe?! The Official James D. Yancey Foundation|Birmingham Chapter Presents: Dilla Day BHM ‘26! Join us to celebrate the legendary beats,rhymes, good times, and community spirit. Starting @2:30pm with a FREE Music Workshop by Knowledge, Rhythm & Understanding (K.R.U.)making beats, artwork,how to emcee, break dance and DeeJay.

@6pm Show time starts. Live mixing from (5) DeeJays. DJ Suaze, Phoenixx Starr, DJ Modernaire & DJ F/X on the 1 & 2's. Special performances by (2) Dilla Collaborators and fellow Detroit Hip-Hop legends, Phat Kat & Guilty Simpson. Dilla's Mother Ma Dukes will be there giving her blessing to the event. Live painting done by Marika of MNJ Studios. Hosting the event is Birmingham's own Emcee Shaheed!
Great music, food and fun for everyone... and of course Donuts 🍩
It’s all about honoring Dilla's legacy with music, while raising community awareness of Lupus. Shop with our incredible vendors, this is an event you don't want to miss!
Take Notice, May 24th 2026 at Woodrow Hall Doors open @5pm Thank you and we look forward to seeing you.

Agenda

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
K.R.U. Workshop
Host: Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding
🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 06:00 PM
Show Starts feat. Phat Kat, Guilty Simpson & Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey-Smith
Host: DJ Suaze, DJ Supreme, Phoenixx Starr, DJ Modernaire, F/X