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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Manuel Demegillo

How Did Afrika Bambaataa Die? Cause of Death, Career Highlights, His Legacy and Controversy

Afrika Bambaataa’s death prompts reflection on his role in shaping hip-hop, while longstanding allegations continue to cloud his legacy. (Credit: Instagram/ Afrika Bambaataa)

Afrika Bambaataa, the 'Godfather of Hip Hop,' passed away on Thursday at 67.

Bambaataa died from complications of cancer at 3:00am on 9 April in Pennsylvania, TMZ reported. His death was confirmed by his attorney and the Universal Zulu Nation, the international hip hop awareness group he founded.

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