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Hip-hop legend Afrika Bambaataa dead at 67
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Afrika Bambaataa, the influential hip-hop pioneer, died at 67 on Friday due to complications from cancer in Pennsylvania. His former label, Tommy Boy Records, described him as a foundational architect of hip-hop culture. Bambaataa, known for the hit 'Planet Rock', leaves behind a complex legacy marked by both cultural impact and serious allegations.
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