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Afrika Bambaataa Loses Civil Suit Accusing Him Of Child Sexual Abuse

In 2021, Afrika Bambaataa was sued for child sex trafficking. The hip-hop pioneer has lost the civil case after failing to show up in court. The plaintiff’s motion for a default judgment was “granted without opposition” in New York State’s Supreme Court by Judge Alexander M. Tisch.

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11:23 on May 23 2025

Afrika Bambaataa Loses Civil Suit Accusing Him Of Child Sexual Abuse

Stereogum — In 2021, Afrika Bambaataa was sued for child sex trafficking. The hip-hop pioneer has lost the civil case after failing to show up in court. The plaintiff’s motion f... more info

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