Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer behind 80s electro classics, has died at 68 from prostate cancer. His influence shaped the genre.
Afrika Bambaataa, influential hip-hop pioneer and founder of the Zulu Nation, died at age 68. His legacy includes groundbreaking music like 'Planet Rock,' but recent years saw allegations of sexual abuse from multiple men. His death prompts reflection on his complex impact on music and culture.