Kool Herc

Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor (also known as Kevin Donovan), was a highly influential hip-hop DJ and pioneer. He is considered one of the key figures in the development of hip-hop culture in the Bronx, New York, during the 1980s. Bambaataa's work helped shape the music and culture that emerged from the streets of a struggling city. He is newsworthy due to his recent death in Pennsylvania at the age of 68 from prostate cancer. His passing has been met with widespread recognition of his contributions to hip-hop. Bambaataa's legacy as a founder and innovator remains significant in understanding the origins and evolution of hip-hop music and its global impact.