J Milla

Jamie Sevier (1972 – 2020), professionally known as J Milla, was a producer from Chicago, Illinois. He was a prominent figure in Chicago’s hip‑hop community, recognized for his roles as an activist, manager, and promoter. He began his involvement in hip‑hop culture in his youth, engaging in breakdancing and graffiti, and emerged as a leader in Chi‑ROCK Nation and the Ill State Assassins collective by the early 1990s.

Sevier became known for organizing events and serving as a connector within the city’s scene, being described by peers as “the bullhorn for Chicago.” He collaborated extensively with collaborator Carrico “Kingdom Rock” Sanders and worked as a national youth director for Operation PUSH.

In the 2000s, he served as president of the nonprofit People Reclaiming Ourselves and hosted the cable-access program Hip-Hop 2nite. Following his sudden death on April 18, 2020, at age 47, he was publicly honored by artists including Common, who paid tribute during a SportsCenter segment.

Sevier's contributions to Chicago’s music culture are remembered through his work in youth empowerment, community organizing, and hip‑hop promotion.