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Afrika Bambaataa
DJ, Musician
Afrika Bambaataa is a musician and DJ known for hits songs including Zulu Nation Throwdown, Jazzy Sensation, Planet Rock, Looking for the Perfect Beat and Zulu War Chant. He was also involved in the Zulu Nation organization.
In 2016, several men accused Bambaataa of sexually molesting them when they were young teens or pre-teens. Bambaataa denied the accusations but agreed to step down from his leadership role in the the Zulu Nation organization.
References
- Afrika Bambaataa Allegedly Molested Young Men For Decades. Why Are the Accusations Only Coming out Now? (vice)
- Afrika Bambaataa denies accusations he sexually assaulted boys in the 1980s (the Guardian)
- Members of the Zulu Nation Told Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim to Recant His Accusations against Afrika Bambaataa (vice)
- https://www.spin.com/2016/10/afrika-bambaataas-three-alleged-sexual-assault-victims-speak-out-say-there-are-several-others/
- More Men Are Speaking Out on Afrika Bambaataa Sexual Assault Allegations (BET)
- Afrika Bambaataa Calls Sexual Abuse Allegations ‘A Cowardly Attempt to Tarnish My Reputation’ (Billboard)
- Zulu Nation Apologizes to Afrika Bambaataa's Alleged Sexual Abuse Victims (Pitchfork)
- Afrika Bambaataa Sexual Abuse Allegations: What’s Been Said, Disputed & What’s Next (Billboard)
Film/TV Appearances
as cast member
Beastie Boys Story
Self (archive footage)
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2020
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Hip Hop Evolution (TV Series - 16 Episodes)
Himself
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2016
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808
Self
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2015
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Sample This |
2013
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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
2013
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Self
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2012
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Hip Hop Story from Croatia
Himself
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2008
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NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell |
2007
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Leftfield: A Final Hit |
2005
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5 Sides of a Coin
Himself
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2004
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Self
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2004
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The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
Car Park Attendant
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2003
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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Self
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2002
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The Hip Hop Years (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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1999
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Modulations
Self
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1998
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Falco - Hoch wie nie
Self (archive footage)
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1998
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Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat |
1995
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The Show
Self
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1995
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One World, One Voice
Self
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1990
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Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Self
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1990
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Bombin'
Self
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1987
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Beat Street |
1984
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Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
Himself
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1984
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The Making of Sun City |
Filmography
as crew member
Graffiti Rock (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Music Consultant
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1984
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