| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 9, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 9, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7ny.com/post/afrika-bambaataa-hip-hop-pioneer-known-song-planet-rock-dies-age-68/18863290/ |
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Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop,
died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He
was 68.
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends,
family and fans across the world, who paid tribute...