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Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa is facing new sexual abuse allegations after French rapper and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Solo accused him of assaulting him at 16. -
'808' Documentary Featuring Diplo, Pharrell, Questlove & More Available Now
Learn about one of the most influential machines in music today. 808, the documentary about the incredibly influential drum machine, the Roland TR-808, is available to download for all users. -
Afrika Bambaataa Molestation Accusations Continue, Zulu Nation Apologizes to Alleged Victims
The Afrika Bambaataa molestation accusations continue as Zulu Nation apologizes to the alleged victims of the hip-hop pioneer, the very organization founded by Bambaataa to represent art and unity in the hip-hop community. This past Tuesday (May 31) the organization issued a surprise apology to the reported victims of Bambaataa after it had questioned their credibility in earlier statements. -
Zulu Nation Releases Statement on Afrika Bambaataa Molestation Claims
Zulu Nation appears to be distancing itself from Afrika Bambaataa following the recent child molestation allegations. While Bambaataa is technically the founder of Zulu Nation, in a statement released the hip-hop organization referenced a change in leadership and that they were moving towards a call for support of victims of abuse, rape and molestation. The founder, Bambaataa, has been surrounded with allegations of abuse as of late and can’t seem to shake them. -
Afrika Bambaataa Details Allegations of Child Molestation in New Interview
Afrika Bambaataa has detailed the allegations of child molestation in a new interview. Earlier this month, reports swirled in the press that Bambaataa was guilty of child molestation. At the end of last month (March 31), a former Democratic Committee member named Ronald Savage accused Bambaataa of forcing him into oral sex when he was only 15 years old. -
Several More Men Accuse Afrika Bambaataa Of Sexually Abusing Them As Teens
Things are not looking good for Afrika Bambaataa. When it rains, it pours. A little over a week ago, former music industry executive and current political activist Ronald Savage alleged that he had been sexually abused as a teenager by hip-hop legend Afrika Bambaataa. -
Afrika Bambaataa Denies Sexual Assault Allegations As "Baseless & Cowardly"
Afrika Bambaataa is denying acccusations made by Ronald Savage. The hip-hop world was shaken last week when journalist and Bronx judicial delegate Ronald Savage accused Afrika Bambaataa of sexually assaulting him as a child. -
Pink Floyd Thought About Hip-Hop for 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason'
One would expect the most experimental bands in rock music to be among the first to incorporate new forms of music into their albums...but that doesn't mean we think Pink Floyd messing around with hip-hop is a good idea. Indeed, a Reddit post on the band's page pointed to a point in history where the band almost sorta tried it. -
Pharrell Williams, Rick Rubin, David Guetta and More Profess Love of Roland TR-808 Drum Machine in Documentary '808'
Arthur Baker and Atlantic Films will release a documentary profiling the historic Roland TR-808 drum machine during 2015, simply titled '808.' -
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist Combine for Awesome Afrika Bambaataa Tribute Tour
Those yearning for the old days, when DJ's didn't have a Macbook onstage with them during performances, will have multiple reasons to attend DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist's forthcoming "Renegades of Rhythm" tour.
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