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Groundbreaking US hip-hop artist and DJ Afrika Bambaataa, famed for the 1982 hit "Planet Rock," has died at age 68, his former record label said Thursday.
Published Apr 9, 2026, 5:49 PM EDT | WFMZZ
Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering figure in US hip-hop and DJ culture best known for the 1982 hit "Planet Rock," has died at age 68. His death was confirmed Thursday by his former record label.
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