Afrika Bambaataa, one of hip-hop’s founding pioneers, died on Thursday at the age of 68 from prostate cancer, according to his lawyer. Known for shaping early hip-hop culture through DJing, electro-funk and the Zulu Nation collective, his legacy is both celebrated and contested amid longstanding abuse allegations.
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68 from prostate cancer
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Fri 00:50 - BBC Headlines
African hip-hop pioneer Bambaataa dies aged 68
Fri 01:48 - France 24
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68 from prostate cancer
Fri 04:31 - HLN (BE)
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa (68) has passed away