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Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Reportedly Dead at 67

In the later years of his life, Bambaataa was accused of sexually assaulting multiple young boys.

Joe Price25 days ago
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Afrika Bambaataa Loses Child Sexual Abuse Civil Case After Failing to Respond

Afrika Bambaataa has faced multiple accusations over the years.

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Afrika Bambaataa Accused of Sexual Abuse by French Rapper Solo

The Zulu Nation leader has faced numerous accusations of sexual assault over the years.

Jade Gomez520 days ago
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Afrika Bambaataa and Zulu Nation Hit With Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse and Child Sex Trafficking

Afrika Bambaataa is being sued on charges of sexual abuse and child sex trafficking from incidents that a John Doe says occurred in the '90s.

Jordan Rose1698 days ago
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1982 Determined What Hip-Hop Would Become

Hip-hop was born in 1972. It wouldn't be until '82 though, that rap music would go from boomboxes to being broadcast right into your living room.

Gabriel Alvarez3164 days ago
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Men Who Accused Afrika Bambaataa of Sexual Assault Speak Out Against Him

More men who claimed to have been sexually abused by Afrika Bambaataa are speaking out in a new interview.

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KRS-One: "Anyone Who Has a Problem With Afrika Bambaataa Should Quit Hip-Hop"

KRS One says anyone who has a problem with Afrika Bambaataa should quit the hip-hop industry.

Chris Mench3576 days ago
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Zulu Nation Apologizes to Afrika Bambaataa's Alleged Victims

Zulu Nation releases an apology to Afrika Bambaataa's alleged victims just weeks after attacking them.

snuga3625 days ago
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Afrika Bambaataa Addresses Child Molestation Allegations for First Time

Afrika Bambaataa gives first interview since child molestation allegations against him came out.

adefillo3645 days ago
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Afrika Bambaataa's Universal Zulu Nation Under New Leadership Amid Molestation Scandal (UPDATE)

There will be a complete overhaul of the organization in terms of roles, structure, and establishing new policies.

Eric Diep3650 days ago
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KRS-One Defends Afrika Bambaataa Against Child Molestation Allegations (UPDATE)

"Me personally, I don’t give a f—” KRS-One said.

Corbin Reiff3656 days ago
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Three More Men Step Forward Accusing Afrika Bambaataa of Sexual Abuse

“He is a pervert,” Hassan Campbell said to The News. “He likes little boys.”

Corbin Reiff3670 days ago
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Afrika Bambaataa Has Responded to Allegations of Sexual Abuse

He vigorously denies any wrongdoing.

Chris Mench3674 days ago
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Ronald Savage of Alleged Afrika Bambaataa Sex Abuse Speaks Out

Savage describes his experience of being molested by Bambaataa as a teenager to the Daily News.

Eric Diep3676 days ago

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