Afrika Bambaataa is accused of transporting minors across state lines for sexual purposes. Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation enjoy honors from other artists while child sexual abuse and statutory rape allegations inspire activism.

Voices in Order of Appearance

Rommell Washington, Psychotherapist from the New York Crime Victim Treatment Center
Hassan Campbell, Alleges he was abused by Bambaataa beginning at 12 years old, Bambaataa would have been 32
Ronald Savage, Alleges he was abused by Bambaataa at the age of 15, Bambaataa would have been 27
Troi “Star” Torrain, Broadcast Journalist
Number 5, Alleges he was sexually abused by Bambaataa around the age of 15, Bambaataa would have been 26
Number 4, Alleges he was sexually abused by Bambaataa at 13, Bambaataa would have been 20
EJay, Alleges he was sexually abused by Bambaataa beginning at the age of nine, Bambaataa would have been 23
Professor Marci Hamilton, Founder of CHILD USAdvocacy
Jules “Half Pint” Jackson, Bronx River Housing
Lord Cashus D, Fifth Universal of the Zulu Nation

Song Clips

James Brown & Afrika Bambaataa
A Tribe Called Quest
Brand Nubian
LL Cool J
The Roots
Ghostface Killah
Tee Grizzly featuring Chance the Rapper

Party Clips

Zulu Nation Anniversary in 1981
DJ Chuck Chillout from the Music Box
Billy “Amid” Henderson, Bambaataa’s longtime roommate
DJ Jazzy Jay
DJ Red Alert

Associate Producer for Some of the Interviews

Lance Shabazz

Host

Leila Wills

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