Rapper & DJ Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 67

GistReel Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering rapper and DJ, has died. The Bronx native was 67. The Hip Hop Alliance, led by fellow hip hop artist Kurtis Blow, announced his death on Thursday. “Today, we acknowledge the transition of a foundational architect of Hip Hop culture, Afrika Bambaataa,” the message stated. “As the founder of the Universal …

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