Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer, dies aged 67

The Bronx born rapper and DJ helped introduce hip-hop to the mainstream and was also accused of child sexual abuse The American rapper and DJ Afrika Bambaataa has died aged 67. The musician died in Philadelphia at around 3am local time due to complications from cancer, TMZ reported. The Hip-Hop Alliance, a group headed by musician Kurtis Blow, wrote: “Today, we acknowledge the transition of a foundational architect of hip-hop culture, Afrika Bambaataa. As the founder of the Universal Zulu Na...

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Afrika Bambaataa, Influential Hip Hop Artist and Zulu Nation Founder, Dies at 67

Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering rapper and record producer behind hit tracks like “Planet Rock” who founded the Zulu Nation hip-hop organization and was later accused of multiple instances of sexual abuse of young men, died on Thursday. He was 67. Born Lance Taylor, the rapper died from complications of cancer in Pennsylvania, according to TMZ. […]

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Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer and Universal Zulu Nation Founder, Dies at 67

His song "Planet Rock," released in 1982 with Soulsonic Force, was a seminal record in defining electro-funk, though his legacy was tarnished after several allegations of sexual abuse.

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Afrika Bambaataa cause of death: How did the hip hop pioneer die? Details surface

Afrika Bambaataa died from complications related to cancer.

Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 67

DJ, rapper and producer faced multiple, widespread accusations of sexual abuse

Afrika Bambaataa Dies: Hip-Hop Pioneer, Founder Of The Universal Zulu Nation Was 67

Afrika Bambaataa, one of the progenitors of hip-hop whose breakthrough track “Planet Rock” helped define electro-funk and influence generations of artists, has died according to friend and fellow member of the Zulu Nation, Mick Benzo. He was 67. “Two days ago, I spoke with Afrika Bambaataa and found him in high spirits,” wrote Benzo in […]

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Afrika Bambaata, Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dead at 68

The Bronx native is credited as one of hip-hop's founding architects.

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Hip Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 67

Afrika Bambaataa -- a rapper and DJ who helped pioneer hip hop -- has died ... TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... he died from complications of cancer at about 3 AM today in Pennsylvania. Bambaataa was born in The Bronx…

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Pioneering US hip-hop artiste Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Groundbreaking US hip-hop artist and DJ Afrika Bambaataa, known for his 1982 hit "Planet Rock," has died at age 68, his former record label said Thursday. The post Pioneering US hip-hop artiste Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68 appeared first on Vanguard News.

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