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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
Filmography
as crew member
Graffiti Rock (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Music Consultant
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1984
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