Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies after battle with cancer
Kyiv • UNN
Hip-hop founder Afrika Bambaataa has died in Philadelphia at the age of 68. The musician passed away from cancer after settling harassment lawsuits.
American rapper and DJ Afrika Bambaataa has died at the age of 68 after complications from cancer. This is reported by UNN with reference to American media.
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Afrika Bambaataa, whose real name was Lance Taylor, died in Philadelphia. He is considered one of the founders of hip-hop culture and a key figure in the early development of the genre.
The musician gained the most popularity with the composition "Planet Rock", released in 1982, which became iconic for the formation of electro-funk and hip-hop.
In recent years, the artist faced accusations of sexual assault related to events in the 1980s and 1990s. In 2025, he paid compensation as part of a court settlement.
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