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Bronx rap pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 67 with a troubled legacy
9+ hour, 23+ min ago (367+ words) Chronicle Telegram NEW YORK " Pioneering rapper and DJ Afrika Bambaataa has died. The Bronx native was 67. The Hip Hop Alliance, headed by fellow hip-hop icon Kurtis Blow, announced his death Thursday. "Today, we acknowledge the transition of a foundational architect…...
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (571+ words) 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. The rapper and producer is best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982s "Planet Rock…...
California Schemin': The true story of the Scottish rappers who fooled the industry
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (39+ words) Inbox. lv California Schemin': The true story of the Scottish rappers who fooled the industry The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie....
Marc Anthony Adds Fall 2026 Dates to Las Vegas Residency
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (354+ words) Anthony will now perform Sept. 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, and 19, as well as two dates over'Race Week on'Nov. 20 and 21. Marc Anthony'has added new fall 2026 performance dates to his'Bleau Live Theater'residency, "VEGAS" MY WAY! ," returning to the stage'Sept. 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, and 19,'coinciding with Mexican Independence Day weekend,…...
Lil Jon brings high-energy Party in the Park to ABQ
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (314+ words) Turn down for what? Party in the Park is coming to Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, June 20, featuring headliner Lil Jon. Joining Lil Jon are Pretty Ricky, Soulja Boy, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall and Bubba Sparxxx. "We're beyond excited to bring…...
Cam'ron Says "Cousins" is Reason He 'Probably' Won't Interview Kanye West
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (410+ words) Cam'ron has shared that it's unlikely he'll ever interview Kanye West "and the controversial rapper-producer's song "Cousins" is part of the reason why. "Probably not," he answered, before accusing Ye of wanting to be gay "when it's convenient." In 2025, the…...
flirty800 Announces New EP 'Strip': Hear 'Smoke"
59+ min ago (141+ words) 9: 56 PM EDT on April 9, 2026 flirty800 is the project of New York-based producer and DJ Wade Harley Harris, who's done sets at Basement, Paragon, and the Lot Radio. Last year, he released his debut EP My Mind, which was grungy and dark…...
Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and 'Planet Rock' rapper, dies at 68
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (177+ words) Afrika Bambaataa, the influential rapper and DJ who helped shape the culture of hip-hop via his legendary Zulu Nation block parties in the South Bronx, has died. Also known for his electro-funk records including "Planet Rock" and "Looking for the…...
Pioneering US hip-hop artiste Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (127+ words) A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion, lifestyle human interest stories, etc Pioneering US hip-hop artiste Afrika Bambaataa dies…...
Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer and Zulu Nation Founder, Dies at 68
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (508+ words) Okayplayer Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer and Zulu Nation Founder, Dies at 68 The Bronx legend's later years were marred by allegations of child molestation from his days as a youth leader. The Hip Hop Alliance confirmed Bambaataa's death in an official…...