Afrika Bambaataa

Acting Born 1957-04-17 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA Died 2026-04-09

Biography

Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, was an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture.

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Known For

Sacrée soirée

1987 ★ 5.7

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

2004

The Freshest Kids

2002 ★ 7.9

James Brown: Soul Survivor

2003 ★ 7.7

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter

1990

Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat

1995 ★ 7.5

And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

2004 ★ 4.8

The Making of Sun City

1985 ★ 9.5