Zulu Nation Cuts Ties With Afrika Bambaataa After previously stating child molestation claims were all part of conspiracy to besmirch Bambaataa’s name, the Zulu Nation says it has cut all ties with Afrika Bambaataa. Per Pitchfork : A statement on Zulu Nation’s UK website, attributed to the international and regional U.S. Zulu Leaders, didn’t mention Bambaataa by name, but said, “As part of this restructure ALL accused parties and those accused of covering up the current allegations of child molestation have been removed and have stepped down from their current positions.” In addition to not naming Bambaataa specifically, the statement said the organization said it couldn’t condemn “one of our founders based on testimony through social media alone.” However, the statement added: “We also cannot dismiss the comments of parties asserting they have been harmed. We have a duty to search for truth.” The group also said it wanted to “extend great sympathy to anyone affected by such issues.” Throughout, the statement emphasized need for change within the organization, saying, “There shall also be a new move to work towards providing support for victims of abuse, rape and molestation and working more closely on other social issues existing in communities such as drug addiction, alcoholism and mental health.” This comes a few days after Bam’s former bodyguard said the hip-hop legend molested “hundreds of boys.” While fellow hip-hop legend KRS-One proudly stands by Chester The Molester, his Boogie Down Productions brother D-Nice is another story. Here’s what he posted on Facebook. I’m a father and a lover of hip-hop culture. I’m deeply disturbed and disappointed by what I’ve been hearing. We must protect our kids. The Bambaataa pedophilia allegations are heartbreaking and disgusting. If what they are saying is true, I have no respect for him or anyone that attempts to defend him.
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Bye, Chester! Afrika Bambaataa Replaced As Zulu Nation Leader
