Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.

Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering rapper and D.J. who made hits including “Planet Rock” and helped shape the early identity of hip-hop during the 1970s and ’80s, has died.

Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world’s most p...