Universal Zulu Nation Writes Open Letter To DJ Akademiks
The Universal Zulu Nation has something to say about the Akademiks debacle, but it ain’t all bad.

Afrika Bambaataa Facing Default For Avoiding Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Afrika Bambaataa may end up losing a legal war with a John Doe who claims the rap pioneer molested him decades ago in the South Bronx.

Child Molestation Victim Ronald Savage Drops Track Dissing Afrika Bambaattaa
BEE STINGER DROPS A TRACK!

EXCLUSIVE: Afrika Bambaataa Accuser Ronald Savage Says Krs-One Is “Worse Than A Catholic Priest” and Calls For Rapper’s Ban
AFRIKA BAMBAATAA’S ACCUSER RONALD SAVAGE IS CALLING FOR KRS-ONE’S BAN FROM HIP-HOP

Zulu Nation Marches On Behalf Of Child Abuse Victims
ZULU NATION MARCHES FOR ABUSE VICTIMS!

WATCH: Zulu Nation Addressed Bam’s Removal In Video Statement
WATCH THE ZULU NATION DISCUSS REMOVING AFRIKA BAMBAATAA

BREAKING NEWS: Afrika Bambaataa Out; Zulu Nation Restructures Over Molestation Claims
ZULUS TAKE A STANCE OVER MOLESTATION CHARGES: AFRIKA BAMBAATAA OUT!

Afrika Bambaataa Speaks For Himself In New Statement About Sexual Allegations
AFRIKA SPEAKS UP FOR HIMSELF!

Zulu Nation To Strip Afrika Bambaataa Of His Crown Amidst Controversy?
IS THE ZULU NATION GOING TO OUST BAMBAATAA?

Zulu Nation Replies To Accusations That Afrika Bambaataa Molested Teen
(AllHipHop News) Representatives of The Universal Zulu Nation are pushing back against child molestations accusations made against its founder, Afrika Bambaataa. Earlier this week, a former New York politician identified as Ronald Savage recounted the charges in an emotionally charged interview with radio personality Star’s Shot97.com radio show. Ronald Savage originally made similar allegations in his 2014 book “Impulse, Urges and Fantasy’s.” The book claims to be a “true Hip-Hop story,” and is told through the eyes of a fictional character named “Bee-Stinger” of The Zulu Nation. Savage, who is now in his 50’s, served as a New York State Democratic Committee for six years. He claimed that Africa Bambaataa molested him between the ages of 12-14 in the late 1970’s. “It took me this long to actually get this out and to really to be able to talk about it freely. Back when I was younger, I was a kid when this happened,” Ronald Savage said. I wanted to be down with the in-crowd, not really understanding that what Bambaataa was doing to me was actually molesting me. I didn’t understand that. I knew it was wrong. I just had this feelings that was like ‘yuck.’” Ronald Savage said he wanted to report the crime but never came forward out of fear The Zulu Nation. In an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com, The Universal Zulu Nation denied the charges on behalf of the organization’s leader, Afrika Bambaataa and threatened legal action. Check out a piece of the statement, as well as the full unedited statement below. “Over the past few years, we at the Universal Zulu Nation have cancelled the membership of individuals within our organization due to inactivity, impropriety and violation of policies and bylaws. Unfortunately, these individuals chose to respond to their ousting with false, negative, slanderous, defaming and accusatory allegations, including referring to our wonderful and peaceful organization as “a gang,” The Zulu Nation is not a gang. In fact, our organization is founded on four spiritual principles: Peace, Unity, Love and Having Fun. Nothing about the Zulu Nation rises to the level of gang activity, nor do we condone behavior outside of our four pillars. Artists and deejays worldwide will confirm that membership in the Zulu Nation has changed their lives and their outlook on life, as we strive to positively impact our members and their families through Hiphop Culture. The credibility of the Zulu Nation will not be tarnished by a few who choose to join the ranks of magazines, radio shows and gossip columnists whose sole purpose is to give legs to rumors and falsehoods with salacious headlines and stories. That said, we at the Universal Zulu Nation vehemently deny any and all current or former claims made against any of our members from former disgruntled members or otherwise. As our organization grows and nears its forty-second anniversary, and as membership rises, we understand deflectors will take any opportunity to gain notoriety or fame, while attempting to discredit the Zulu Nation.

Beyonce Gets New Protection!
Cops Say Now, We Say Yes!

EXCLUSIVE: Afrika Bambaataa Addresses Zulu Nation's Previous Statements About Kool Herc
AfRIKA BAMBAATAA: “KOOL HERC IS MY BROTHER”

Zulu Nation Says DJ Kool Herc Did Not Start Hip Hop And Is Misrepresenting The Culture
Quadeer Shakur of Zulu Nation: “Kool Herc Did Not Birth Hip-Hop Culture”

9th Wonder Gets In Twitter Fight With J. Dilla Affilliate, House Shoes
(AllHipHop News) Neptune must be in retrograde or everyone’s plans for weekend crapped out but the claws have come out. While Gucci Mane attempts to sell Waka Flocka like old fruit at a Farmers Market and TMZ reports on Lil Wayne’s ICU visit, 9th Wonder gots into a heated Twitter disagreement with Detroit producer and longtime friend of the late J. Dilla, House Shoes. The digital sparring came as a result of disparaging remarks House Shoes (birthname Michael Buchanan) made about the Zulu Nation. After 9th Wonder’s tweet to House Shoe (apparent fulfilling his prophecy) the former Little Brother producer began challenging the outspoken House Shoes’ opinion on the Zulu Nation: According to a September 2010 interview 9th Wonder had with The Examiner, the prolific producer has been a member of the Zulu Nation since Rock The Bells 2010. He was inducted by co-founder of Zulu Tribe Radio, DJ Mark Luv. House Shoes is referred to as the “Detroit Hip Hop’s Ambassador” and was the resident DJ at famed Detroit club Saint Andrews Hall. He has worked with rappers such as Guilty Simpson, Danny Brown, Elzhi and a bevvy of others. From 1994 until Dilla’s unfortunate 2006 death, House Shoes remained a working relationship with Dilla, breaking all his new music at the popular establishment and striking up a personal bond. House Shoes released his first full length project on June 19th, 2012 entitled Let It Go. [ALSO READ: 9th Wonder Recalls Making “Threat” Beat For Jay-Z]

EXCLUSIVE: Grandmaster Melle Mel & Quadeer “MC Spice” Shakur Address WorldStarHipHop.com Petition
MELLE MEL, QUADEER “MC SPICE” SHAKUR ARE TAKING ON WORLDSTARHIPHOP, ON BEHALF OF AFRIKA BAMBAATAA AND THE ZULU NATION

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Community Celebrates The 38th Anniversary Of Hip-Hop, 39th Anniversary Of Zulu Nation
THE ZULU NATION IS CELEBRATING THE 38TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP-HOP AND THE 39TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ZULU NATION!

Afrika Bambaataa, Atmosphere, Danny Brown and More to Release “Record Store Day” Exclusives
(AllHipHop News) April 21 is the 5th annual Record Store Day, which will feature special releases from Afrika Bambaataa, Atmosphere, Danny Brown, Aesop Rock, and many more. Every year since its inception, Record Store Day has allowed music enthusiasts and collectors to take part in special events, and more importantly, purchase exclusive works from an enormous list of diverse talent from all musical genres. Among the exclusive content that will be released for this year’s celebration is a special 7″ release from punk band MC5, that will include the original version of their song “Kick Out the Jams,” as well as a cover by Zulu Nation’s Afrika Baambaataa. Five thousand copies of this release are expected to be pressed. Rhymesayers Entertainment will distribute a three-sided exclusive for Record Store Day, which includes music from Atmosphere and the duo of Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson, known as The Uncluded. The 10″ vinyl, which will only receive 1,500 pressings, also includes a special third side featuring “A Poop Story Told By Slug.” In addition, Fool’s Gold artist Danny Brown will release, for the first time ever on vinyl, 1,000 double-sided 12″ copies of his critically-acclaimed project, XXX. Releases from Run DMC, Childish Gambino, Miles Davis, Odd Future, Bruno Mars, The Pharcyde, Gorillaz, Andre 3000, and Esperanza Spalding will also be available for purchase on April 21. Founded in 2007, Record Store Day is “a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. It is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists in the United States and in various countries across the globe make special appearances and performances.” For a full list of releases and to find a participating store near you, visit www.RecordStoreDay.com.

Sylvia Robinson, Hip-Hop, and Disrespect
Sylvia Robinson, Hip-Hop and Disrespect!!