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Grammy-winner India.Arie criticized music-industry executives, claiming they’re responsible for harming artists, in the wake of Clive Davis’s death and hinting that upcoming archival interviews may reveal more about the industry’s flaws.
Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born DJ who helped shape hip-hop and founded Zulu Nation, died at 68 from cancer complications in Pennsylvania, just days before his birthday. Renowned for pioneering tracks like “Planet Rock” and collaborations with James Brown and George Clinton, his legacy also includes past civil allegations of child sexual abuse and trafficking that were resolved in a civil case in 2021–2025, which he did not publicly address. His influence on hip-hop remains a notable part of his story.
Actor Bobby J. Brown, known for The Wire and Law & Order: SVU, died at 62 in Maryland from diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation; the death was ruled accidental. TMZ reported a barn fire started when Brown attempted to jump-start a vehicle, with his wife suffering severe burns while trying to save him. Brown was a former professional boxer and also directed documentaries.