Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dies at Age 67
Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born DJ who helped shape hip-hop culture, has died at 67 from cancer complications. His legacy includes the hit 'Planet Rock' and serious child abuse allegations.
Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born DJ who helped shape hip-hop culture, has died at 67 from cancer complications. His legacy includes the hit 'Planet Rock' and serious child abuse allegations.
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