Rap pioneer Afrika Bambaataa died on April 9, 2026, in Pennsylvania at the age of 68 following a long battle with prostate cancer. A New York City native who grew up in the Bronx, he renamed himself Afrika Bambaataa after winning a trip to Africa through an essay contest. DeeplyContinue Reading
Universal Zulu Nation, the First Family of Hip-Hop, celebrates a new chapter in its remarkable history with the launch of UZN Events Corporation. The illustrious organization’s newest division will be hosting a summer-long series of exclusive events culminating in the Official 40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop celebration being held in festivalContinue Reading
The Universal Zulu Nation is celebrating their 40th anniversary and the 39th birthday of hip-hop in NYC during the week of November 6th. See the event schedule below: Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 ::: UZN40 Day 1 ZULU JAPAN CONNECTION 5pm-10pm. 18+. DJs Yutaka, OG Chino, Zulu King Tone & Soul.Continue Reading