Afrika Bambaataa, one of the most influential figures in the early development of hip-hop culture, has reportedly passed away at the age of 67, according to reports circulating across the music industry. Born Lance Taylor, Bambaataa played a defining role in shaping the foundations of hip-hop during its earliest years in the Bronx, New York. …
Afrika Bambaataa, pioneering hip-hop DJ behind ‘Planet Rock,’ reportedly passes away at 67