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New York hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has died at 68. TMZ reported he died from complications of cancer early Thursday, April 9, just days away from his April 17 birthday, in Pennsylvania.

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Afrika Bambaataa, the visionary DJ, rapper, producer, and activist who became one of the first global hip-hop stars and later faced multiple, widespread accusations of child sexual abuse, died today ...

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Afrika Bambaataa, the legendary DJ and producer who helped shape the sound of hip-hop in the 1970s and '80s, has died. The artist's manager confirmed his death to Entertainment Weekly in a statement ...

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. He was 68. Subscribe to read this story ...

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A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, he was a key force in propelling hip-hop into the mainstream. He was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career. By Jonathan Abrams and Hannah ...

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The Bronx native is credited as one of hip-hop's founding architects. By Michael Saponara Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa (born Lance Taylor) has died at age 68. According to TMZ, which first ...