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Hip Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 67
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Afrika Bambaataa, a pivotal figure in hip hop, died at 67 from cancer complications in Pennsylvania. Known for pioneering block parties in the Bronx, he gained fame with hits like 'Planet Rock,' which reached Number 4 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1982. Bambaataa's legacy is marred by legal issues stemming from allegations of abuse.
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