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Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer and co-founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, has passed away at 67 from cancer complications. Born in the Bronx River Projects, he threw legendary block parties and released one of the genres first big hits, Planet Rock. However, his legacy was tarnished by serious sexual abuse allegations, with several accusers coming forward in recent years. Despite these controversies, his influence on hip-hop remains undeniable.

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