The Bronx-born artist, who was a key figure in hip-hop’s rise from local movement to global force, was accused of child sex ...

Although Bambaataa played a significant role in the development of hip-hop, his later life was mired by child sexual abuse ...

After a transformative trip to Africa, he adopted the name Afrika Bambaataa Aasim, meaning “affectionate leader,” and soon after founded the Universal Zulu Nation. The mission was clear. Redirect the ...

What is Afrika Bambaataa's cause of death? The hip-hop trailblazer has unfortunately transitioned at the young age of 67.

Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneer in hip-hop and electronic music in the 1970s and '80s, has died. Later in life, he was accused by ...

Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneer of hip-hop culture, dies amid controversy. His legacy shaped music, but serious allegations ...

A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, Mr. Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.

Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on ...

Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering rapper and record producer behind hit tracks like “Planet Rock” who founded the Zulu Nation ...

His song "Planet Rock," released in 1982 with Soulsonic Force, was a seminal record in defining electro-funk, though his ...

Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, a founding architect of the culture whose legacy spans both global innovation and deep controversy, has reportedly died.