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Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68 Amidst Allegations
New York DJ and Zulu Nation co-founder Afrika Bambaataa, known for the 1982 hit 'Planet Rock,' has died at 68. His legacy is described as complex due to multiple sexual assault allegations against him since 2016.
10 Apr, 07:47 — 10 Apr, 08:05
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NPRHigh2h ago
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer.
By The Associated Press
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Hip-hop pioneer accused of sexual abuse Afrika Bambaataa dies, aged 68
The rapper and DJ had been living with cancer The post Hip-hop pioneer accused of sexual abuse Afrika Bambaataa dies, aged 68 appeared first on NME.
By Tom Skinner
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