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Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer, dies aged 67

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Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa died at 67 in Philadelphia due to cancer complications. Known for his 1982 hit 'Planet Rock,' Bambaataa was also the founder of the Universal Zulu Nation. His legacy is marked by both significant musical contributions and serious allegations of child sexual abuse, which he denied.

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