We have watched (and loved) a number of Crate Diggers episodes on Fuse, but the latest is without question the biggest, most important entry in the series to date. It’s a special edition on J Dilla’s vinyl collection that features interviews with the likes of Talib Kweli, House Shoes, and J Rocc. Members of his family, mother Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey and brother Illa J, make appearances. To call this a must-watch is an understatement, so proceed to do so below.

I think it worked both ways after a while but Pete was definitely a huge inspiration.
p.s. i almost cried watching this.
I thought pete rock influenced him