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Afrika Bambaataa, Trailblazing Hip-Hop Founder, Dies at 68

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Afrika Bambaataa, Trailblazing Hip-Hop Founder, Dies at 68
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Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born DJ and founder of the Universal Zulu Nation who helped shape early hip-hop and backed iconic tracks like Planet Rock, has died at 68 from cancer-related complications; his legacy spans genre-defining innovations and global culture, though it is marred by sexual abuse allegations and related controversies.

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  1. Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dead at 68  Billboard
  2. Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68  BBC
  3. Afrika Bambaataa dead at 67  Yahoo
  4. Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer, dies aged 67  The Guardian
  5. Hip-hop pioneer accused of sexual abuse dead at 67  AL.com

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