Trapped in a Culture, Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation, Part 16 of 44, Michael O’Keeffe

The New York Daily News ran extensive coverage of the Afrika Bambaataa story. Journalist Michael O’Keeffe tells us why.
More on the lawsuit against Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation here: www.metropolis...
Bronx-Lance Taylor took on the name Afrika Bambaataa and started a hip-hop awareness group. But former members say the Universal Zulu Nation was a violent gang that disintegrated into a cult with Bambaataa as the god-head. In 2016, several men came forward with disturbing tales of what they say took place from the 1970s into the 1990s. Although Peace, Unity, Love, and Having Fun was the motto of the Zulu Nation, Bambaataa fashioned the organization’s doctrine after Malachi York’s Nuwabian Nation, the Nation of Islam, the Moorish Science Temple, and the 5% Nation.
“Today, the Zulu Nation counts hip-hop royalty like Nas, Lil Wayne, and Big Boi as affiliates, in addition to younger rappers like Joey Bada$ and Freddie Gibbs. Acclaimed TV series The Get Down-not to mention countless documentaries and a recent showcase at Cornell University-credit Bambaataa with uniting a divided neighborhood, offering a way out of gang life, and helping to launch a movement that would place African American art forms at the center of global popular culture.” wrote Dave Wedge, Vice Magazine.
Since the story broke, hip hop has yet to come to terms with the importance of this subject.
In this series, original interview footage is being shown to the public for the first time, encouraging a broader conversation and deep dive into what may have taken place.
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[@henrey3759]

Thanks Leila for continuing to shine a light on the abuse of those who are not brave enough

[@da_jusdave_league9348]

This is a deep topic for the rap/hip hop genre and low income communities. I hope it addresses incest more. It is the biggest elephant in the room in so many families, mine being only one of many.

[@LitBoxTv]

Another great segment. You really did your due diligence on Bam.

[@LeilaWills]

Thank you so much

[@DACOLDEST-3]

Yes she did!!

[@mrs.andradavis2652]

Thank you Leila for spreading awareness to this pandemic. Save our children.

[@faithd.s8081]

Great job🌺

[@weleywilson6337]

save

[@masoodqayyum]

Your spelling 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@faithd.s8081]

@@masoodqayyum we know what she meant

[@mrs.andradavis2652]

Excuse the spelling and I have an A.S and a B. S without my readers I’m screwed lol.

[@kyreharrison585]

This is the deepest look into the Bambataa situation. .✌️✌️✌️

[@eversway7540]

I was blown away when I first heard of this on Hassans platform. I came up on hip hop beginnings and Bam the Zulu nation and hip hop was a huge part of my life. It was disheartening to part ways, after hearing Hassan address his story. It just makes you wonder what others stories are out there such as this and we have no clue about it.

[@shesblack8561]

I hope the victims file suits against bam before the deadline. This is some informative content that need to be seen. The Keepers on Netflix is another great documentary.

[@veshaw.]

Oh my God sister Cathy that show is unreal I know there telling the truth but it's so hard to wrap your mind around

[@shesblack8561]

@@veshaw. It really is.

[@TamBehindThaMic]

Gotta check it out.

[@elp3035]

Great work! I wonder what artist like Q Tip think about this. He repped Zulu hard

[@marquesmurray]

He was getting his boochie touched also

[@candym9755]

Marques Murray yes. That’s what’s been said by another victim. Q tip was touched

[@anwav-]

@@alstone5005 I know. PLEASE NOT DE LA. Without them, we've lost everything.

[@TaniqueBrown]

@@candym9755Really didn’t know that about him but felt something was off about him 🤔

[@sheskates6551]

He needs to be under the jail

[@jamescommander406]

Daaayyyuuum🤯 . . . Put the investigative reporters on film👀

[@dctodec1985]

One of the members of the old school rap group The Jungle Brothers name is "Baby Bam". WTF! SMH!

[@bobfronsdahl4539]

IT IS TRULY THE LAST DAYS!!! GOD PLEASE SAVE US!

[@laraoneal7284]

I thought the statute of limitations had been removed.

[@chanelagaintv]

Poly Prep?? Wow .. I’m from Brooklyn & never heard about it

[@kjaydakidd]

Poly prep been around..my cousin went there..it was more for students that were highly gifted

[@chanelagaintv]

@@kjaydakidd I never heard about the abuse at poly prep. That’s what I’m shocked about.

[@vtg1632]

I can't lie; when I saw the title of this video I cried with laughter

[@justdoit_s.i.i.e6268]

All 16 parts 😂

[@darrellhanson1840]

Thanks young lady for this look at Lil Nas x how he celebrated not homophobic but don't force feed it

[@worldtraveler134]

HORRIFIED!! I got Married at Riverside Church! If you hear rumblings of Abuse Parents don't disbelieve.. Due diligence is paramount Talk to your children Warn them, Take precautions because more than likely It's true...

[@MT-vl5vi]

Hassan was right there when he got shot!!! He wasn't lying ggg, 🙏👌

[@TamBehindThaMic]

Wow, Christ the King H.S. one of the stops; in route to school. While freestyling on the B53 bus to Grover Cleveland H.S with Cheryl James aka Salt just sitting on the side with Badelia (Dee Dee), Eva etc.

[@BoldenFMA]

@Factual 1 she is.

[@BoldenFMA]

@Factual 1 gotta be the one in Queens. She would have taken the Q54.. drops you in front

[@TamBehindThaMic]

@Factual 1 she is but attended Grover Cleveland H.S. which is located in Ridgewood Queens right off of Metropolitan Ave. I pre-date #facts.

[@TamBehindThaMic]

@@LiveLife2Day correct and Grover Cleveland H.S. is in Ridgewood Queens. At the time I was the only female MC Shorty Tee, Lace of Sylk & Lace and Queen Emprest.However, I never got a deal. I tried asked to many question and sabotaged etc. Looking forward to creating my memior on my history and Queens History. I started out in #1976. Because my timeline is before Sha-Rock they are trying to shut me out. I AM talking got them shuck.

[@TamBehindThaMic]

@@BoldenFMA back then in the 80's it was the B53 1st stop was Jamaica Ave. one block from Mays. See I was born a raised in Queens and a major player and HipHop Pioneer before the wax. Rapped with a lot of the groups including 50 cents Uncles Jamaica Sounds. I hold a lot of the untold story LL, Darrell of DMC. Attended I.S. 238 & 192 the duce. My story is crazy. I know and experienced a lot. Definitely not easy being the 1st.

[@norcalx1474]

Bad Boy's first .. G Unit's first .... Cash money record's first ..... Puffy Young Buck Lil Wayne Birdman Etc. The list is long ...

[@poking1434]

BUCK was with cash money 1st so it’s a double double

[@respectmymind2528]

I trying to figure out where I know him from…. Because I know his name. Was it PAC, Biggie, Suge or OJ but I’m not sure… it was a high profile case too! If anyone knows help me out… thank u kindly

[@PassportBrosAndBlondeManWeaves]

I'm going to do some research and find out hopefully I'll come back with something

[@norcalx1474]

Is it true Puff Daddy is next? Usher in his bed... "We used to fight over the "honey nut" cheerios.." Puffy

[@norcalx1474]

Usher was a kid when this happened!

[@coreybrown1077]

It was frosted flakes and I don't see what's gay about that it's sounds like a reach to me

[@norcalx1474]

@@coreybrown1077 I guess so. A grown man & kid in bed together that's not family? Ok.. Lol

[@coreybrown1077]

@@norcalx1474 they weren't in bed together but in a condo together didy was producing his first album

[@norcalx1474]

@@coreybrown1077 diddy said they were in bed one day, then stopped himself. Then tried to play it off with cereal etc. I know the album thing but he said in bed together himself!

[@pdxjr333folkin2]

Is he standing in front of Washington elm's projects in Massachusetts

[@nofacade100]

I googled the address in the background. It’s in the Bronx

[@kabakarazakwaan]

Bronx River Projects

[@jonreed6048]

It’s crazy what’s the attraction to doing this ilk never understand it

[@joyhunt477]

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@darrellhanson1840]

Give Cosby the money he missed

[@cesarbaca5297]

Nothing happened cause nothing happened. I spent many times with Bam as a teenager and he did nothing to me. Ronald also took back his allegations. I'm on the West Coast and Everytime I spent time with Bam as a young teen at his hotel he never did anything. As an adult and Zulu chapter leader I had many dinners at my house with Bambaataa and he got close to my Tita. This is bullshit for sure. Bambaataa is a good man and he's my pops. Z's Up 🤘🏼