Afrika Bambaataa
DJ, Musician

Allegations Summary:
Sexual assault of young boys
AKA:
Lance Taylor
Industry:
Alleged Victim Gender:
Male

Afrika Bambaataa is a musician and DJ known for hits songs including Zulu Nation Throwdown, Jazzy Sensation, Planet RockLooking 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.

 

Film/TV Appearances
as cast member
Beastie Boys Story
Self (archive footage)
2020
Hip Hop Evolution (TV Series - 16 Episodes)
Himself
2016
808
Himself
2015
Sample This
2013
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Himself
2012
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
2007
Leftfield: A Final Hit
2005
5 Sides of a Coin
Himself
2004
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Self
2004
The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
Car Park Attendant
2003
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Self
2002
The Hip Hop Years (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
1999
Modulations
Self
1998
Falco - Hoch wie nie
Himself (archive footage)
1998
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Himself
1990
Bombin'
Self
1987
Beat Street
1984
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
Himself
1984
Filmography
as crew member
Graffiti Rock (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Music Consultant
1984