Afrika Bambaataa

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Today, April 17, marks the birthday of hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa.

This video is something.

Kaytranada puts his spin on Afrika Bambaataa's iconic song.

"You to keep standing up somebody that did what they did...you got something to hide."

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KRS-One continues to defend Afrika Bambaataa.

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The Zulu Nation issues a statement to the victims who Afrika Bambaataa allegedly abused.

"I never abused nobody."

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