Afrika Bambaataa dead at 67: Pioneering rapper and DJ faced multiple sex abuse allegations; know all about him
Published on: April 10, 2026, 8:11 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Pioneering hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa has passed away at 67 due to cancer complications. Known for shaping early hip-hop and founding the Universal Zulu Nation, Bambaataa's influential tracks like "Planet Rock" and his role in the anti-apartheid album "Sun City" are highlighted. He also faced legal issues in the later years.
