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

The rapper and producer helped script hip-hop and electronic music's blueprint with songs like "Planet Rock" and "Looking for ...

Hip hop therapy blends music, culture, and self-expression to improve mental health. Learn how rap helps process emotions, ...

NEW YORK CITY, New York — Afrika Bambaataa, the influential DJ, producer and early architect of hip-hop, has died at 68. His death was confirmed by his attorney, who said he died in Pennsylvania after ...

Afrika Bambaataa died at the age of 68. Here's what we know about the New York native and DJ who put together some amazing ...

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

Rap and hip-hop legend dies at 66: ‘A creative force who touched countless hearts’ Apr. 9, 2026, 5:15 a.m. Hip-hop legend who ...

Arika Bambaataa, a rap and hip-hop pioneer who faced disturbing sexual abuse accusations later in life, has died. He was 67.

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 ...

New York hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has died at 68. TMZ reported he died from complications of cancer early April 9, ...

Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer known for “Planet Rock” and the Universal Zulu Nation, has died at 68, leaving behind a ...