Slum Village

Slum Village is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. The group formerly comprised the rappers Baatin (1974–2009) and T3 and the rapper and 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.

Slum Village
Slum Village (Young RJ & T3) performing at the Nouveau Casino in Paris in 2014
Background information
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHip hop, jazz rap
Years active1996–present
Labels
MembersT3
Young RJ
Past membersJ Dilla (deceased)
Baatin (deceased)
Elzhi
Illa J

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.

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