Afrika Bambaataa: key obituary facts
Is Afrika Bambaataa dead? Yes. Afrika Bambaataa died on April 9, 2026, at age 67.
Cause of death: Afrika Bambaataa's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Afrika Bambaataa known for?
Afrika Bambaataa was an American DJ and rapper ("Planet Rock", "Looking for the Perfect Beat", "Renegades of Funk"), complications from cancer.
More about Afrika Bambaataa
Born: Lance Taylor(1957-04-17)April 17, 1957.
Genres: Hip hop, electro house, electronic, breakbeat, electro-funk.
Occupations: DJ, producer, rapper.
Years active: 1977–2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, an American DJ, rapper, and record producer, died on April 9, 2026, of complications from cancer.
Born Lance Taylor on April 17, 1957, he was known for the tracks “Planet Rock,” “Looking for the Perfect Beat,” and “Renegades of Funk.” He was also one of the originators of breakbeat DJing and helped spread hip hop culture through the Universal Zulu Nation.
Afrika Bambaataa, 67, American DJ and rapper (“Planet Rock”, “Looking for the Perfect Beat”, “Renegades of Funk”), complications from cancer.