Afrika Bambaataa

Biography

Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, was a pioneering American disc jockey, rapper, and record producer who released genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s, influencing the development of hip-hop culture. He co-founded the Universal Zulu Nation, helping spread hip-hop globally through his music and activism. However, his legacy was marred by allegations of child sexual abuse, which led to him leaving his position as head of the organization in 2016.