The Hip-Hop world was rocked this week by the news that the “Godfather” himself, Afrika Bambaataa, passed away at age 68 on April 9, 2026. But if you thought his legacy was going to be nothing but “Planet Rock” and peace, love, and unity—think again! Even in death, the shadow over Bam’s name is getting darker by the minute.

Afrika Bambaataa, a rap and hip-hop pioneer who faced disturbing sexual abuse accusations later in life, has died. He was 67. TMZ reported that Bambaataa died from complications from a battle with cancer at about 3 a.m. in Pennsylvania.

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His song "Planet Rock," released in 1982 with Soulsonic Force, was a seminal record in defining electro-funk, though his legacy was tarnished after several allegations of sexual abuse.

New York hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has died at 68. TMZ reported he died from complications of cancer early April 9, just days away from his April 17 birthday, in Pennsylvania. USA TODAY has reached out to Bambaataa's representatives.

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