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Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering rapper and D.J. often called the 'Godfather of Hip-Hop,' has died.
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Summary
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has died at age 67. The Bronx-born DJ shaped the genre with the 1980s hit 'Planet Rock.' He faced accusations of child sexual abuse later in his career.
Key Facts
- •Afrika Bambaataa has died aged 67.[1][2]confirmed
- •Bambaataa was a pioneering rapper and DJ from the Bronx.[1][2]confirmed
- •His hit 'Planet Rock' is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.[2]confirmed
- •Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.[1]confirmed
[1] NYT[2] BBC
Locations
The BronxUnited States, New York
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Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has died at age 67. The Bronx-born DJ shaped the genre with the 1980s hit 'Planet Rock.' He faced accusations of child sexual abuse later in his career.
- • Afrika Bambaataa has died aged 67.
- • Bambaataa was a pioneering rapper and DJ from the Bronx.
- • His hit 'Planet Rock' is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
- • Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.
initial reportv1
Automated synthesis
Show summary
Afrika Bambaataa, often called the 'Godfather of Hip-Hop,' has died. The pioneering rapper and DJ from the Bronx faced accusations of child sexual abuse later in his career.
- • Afrika Bambaataa has died.
- • Bambaataa was a pioneering rapper and DJ from the Bronx.
- • Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.