Industry Apr 9, 2026
Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 67
The pioneering rapper and DJ tarnished his legacy with sex crimes against children. Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer and Sex Criminal, Dead at 67 Wren Graves
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering rapper and DJ in the hip-hop genre, has died at the age of 67. His legacy as a music innovator was complicated by his conviction for sex crimes against children. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.