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Afrika Bambaataa, pioneering hip hop artist, dies at 67 from cancer
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Afrika Bambaataa, influential hip hop artist and Zulu Nation founder, died on Thursday at the age of 67 from cancer complications in Pennsylvania. Known for his hit track "Planet Rock," Bambaataa's legacy is complex, marked by his contributions to hip hop and allegations of sexual abuse. His work shaped the early identity of hip hop as a global movement.
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