Afrika Bambaataa
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1957-04-17 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 2026-04-09
Known for
- Beastie Boys Story (2020) — Self (archive footage)
- Beat Street (1984)
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)
- Hip Hop Evolution (2016) — Self
- Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012) — Self
- Scratch (2001)
- 808 (2015) — Self
- The Work of Director Chris Cunningham (2003) — Car Park Attendant
- Sample This (2013) — Self
- Modulations (1998) — Self
- Soundbreaking (2016) — Self
- The Show (1995) — Self
- NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (2007) — Self
- Graffiti Rock (1984) — Music Consultant
- James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003)
- The Freshest Kids (2002)