Slum Village
Slum Village | |
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First incarnation of Slum Village, c. 1997; Left to right: Jay Dee, T3, and Baatin | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | J-88 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | T3 Young RJ |
| Past members | Jay Dee (deceased) Baatin (deceased) Elzhi Illa J |
Slum Village is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. The group was formerly composed of the rappers Baatin (1974–2009), T3, and rapper / producer J Dilla (1974–2006). J Dilla left in 2001 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records. Elzhi joined in his absence, after which Baatin also left due to health complications.
Following J Dilla's death in 2006 and Baatin's death in 2009, T3 remains the sole surviving member of the original lineup. Over its history the group has been through several line-up changes, which once included J Dilla's younger brother Illa J, but now the group exists as a duo of T3 and producer Young RJ.