Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Is Dead

A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, he was a key force in propelling hip-hop into the mainstream. He was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.

​A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, he was a key force in propelling hip-hop into the mainstream. He was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.