Afrika Bambaataa passed away at age 67 in Pennsylvania after struggling with complications from cancer just days before his birthday.The musician helped define the 1970s hip hop scene in the Bronx with his organization known as the Universal Zulu Nation.His career included the influential track Planet Rock but was later tarnished by numerous allegations of child sexual abuse.The
Hip Hop Alliance confirmed the news of his death while acknowledging the complex legacy left by the controversial artist.