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Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68

April 9, 2026
CityNews Montreal
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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 to his profound and unmistakable impact [] The post Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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