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Influential DJ, rapper and producer who moved hip-hop towards a more futuristic techno-pop sound

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

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

Afrika Bambaataa, a pivotal figure in hip hop, has died at 67. Known for his influence on the genre, his legacy is marred by allegations of sexual abuse.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10

Who is Afrika Bambaataa? 10 Photos of the Hip-hop Pioneer, Cause of Death and Career Highlights

Afrika Bambaataa's death prompts reflection on his role in shaping hip-hop, while longstanding allegations continue to cloud his legacy.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10

Afrika Bambaataa Cause Of Death Update: Hip Hop Pioneer Dies At 67 As Historic Abuse Allegations Resurface

Afrika Bambaataa, a key figure in hip hop's early days, has died at 67. His legacy is marked by both his musical influence and serious allegations.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

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 Guardian - US · Apr 9

Afrika Bambaataa death: Hip-hop pioneer and DJ dies at 68 after cancer diagnosis

He died Thursday in a Pennsylvania hospital

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Notorious rap fan Marco Rubio references Public Enemy to back Iran attacks in Trump’s Cabinet meeting

The Secretary of State has a history of slipping rap lyrics into his public statements, recently quoting Biggie Smalls in reference to ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

The Independent UK · Mar 26

“They kept talking about this bizarre guitar player who practiced nonstop in his room and was very eccentric. I thought, ‘I want to work with him’”: Bill Laswell survived Buckethead, John Lydon, Ginger Baker and Eddie Hazel – and made it sound easy

The bass journeyman, soundscape creator and producer recalls having his P-Bass stolen the night before his first Brian Eno session, making PiL classic Rise, and hoping illness hasn’t ended his surprisingly fight-free career

Guitar World · Sep 16, 2025

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa loses civil case suing him for child sexual abuse

The plaintiff, who alleged that Bambaataa sexually abused and trafficked him when he was 12, was granted a default judgment after the DJ failed to show up in court

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025

“It was the B-side that became one of the most important pieces of music ever - certainly one of the most sampled”: How breakbeat took over the music world

“It was the B-side that became one of the most important pieces of music ever - certainly one of the most sampled”

MusicRadar · Nov 21, 2024