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Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 67
April 10, 2026
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Remembering the influential Bronx-born rapper whose iconic 1982 hit 'Planet Rock' transformed the global hip-hop landscape.
Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering figure in the rise of hip-hop music and culture, has passed away at the age of 67. The Bronx-born rapper and DJ was renowned for his 1982 global hit 'Planet Rock', which is credited with shaping the sound and direction of hip-hop in the 1980s.
In a statement, the organization Universal Zulu Nation, which Bambaataa founded, paid tribute to his legacy, stating that he
Source: BBC News
