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Afrika Bambaataa is accused of transporting minors across state lines for sexual purposes. Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation enjoy honors from other artists while child sexual abuse and statutory rape allegations inspire activism.

Voices in Order of Appearance

Rommell Washington, Psychotherapist from the New York Crime Victim Treatment CenterHassan Campbell, Alleges he was abused by Bambaataa beginning at 12 years old, Bambaataa would have been 32Ronald Savage, Alleges he was abused by Bambaataa at the age of 15, Bambaataa would have been 27Troi “Star” Torrain, Broadcast JournalistNumber 5, Alleges he was sexually abused by Bambaataa around the age of 15, Bambaataa would have been 26Number 4, Alleges he was sexually abused by Bambaataa at 13, Bambaataa would have been 20EJay, Alleges he was sexually abused by Bambaataa beginning at the age of nine, Bambaataa would have been 23Professor Marci Hamilton, Founder of CHILD USAdvocacyJules “Half Pint” Jackson, Bronx River HousingLord Cashus D, Fifth Universal of the Zulu Nation


Song Clips

James Brown & Afrika BambaataaA Tribe Called QuestBrand NubianLL Cool JThe RootsGhostface KillahTee Grizzly featuring Chance the Rapper


Party Clips

Zulu Nation Anniversary in 1981DJ Chuck Chillout from the Music BoxBilly “Amid” Henderson, Bambaataa’s longtime roommateDJ Jazzy JayDJ Red Alert


Associate Producer for Some of the Interviews

Lance Shabazz


Host

Leila Wills



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