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Trapped In A Culture - Leila Wills

Leila Willstrappedinaculture.com
The foundation of hip hop is shattered when icon Afrika Bambaataa and his Universal Zulu Nation are accused of child sexual abuse and statutory rape by several men.
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Episodes

7 The Grandmaster

Episode 7 The Grandmaster Former International Spokesman TC Izlam has a very public falling out with Afrika Bambaataa and other members of the Zulu Nation. It is the last interview before he is murdered in Atlanta, three weeks after this interview. No one from the Zulu Nation is implicated in the crime. Voices in Order of Appearance TC Izlam, Former International Spokesman of the Universal Zulu Nation Troi “Star” Torrain, Broadcast Journalist Brother Shep, Universal Zulu Nation Host Leila Wills ...

Sep 28, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6 Peace, Unity, Love, and Having Fun

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 a...

Mar 21, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5 What's the Name of This Nation?

Afrika Bambaataa infuses the Zulu Nation with the teachings of cult leader and convicted child rapist Malachi York. Other men in the Zulu Nation are accused of participating in pedophilia and statutory rape. Voices in Order of Appearance Malachi York, Leader of the Nuwabians Brother Malik, Former Spokesman of the Zulu Nation Arthur Muhammad, Minister in the Nation of Islam Ali Muhammad, Human Rights Activist Grandmaster TC Izlam, Former International Spokesman of the Zulu Nation Lord Shariyf, Fo...

Mar 04, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4 Amen Ra of Hip Hop

The foundation of the Zulu Nation changes when Afrika Bambaataa becomes a student of cult leader and convicted child rapist Malachi York. Bambaataa morphs into the Amen Ra (God) of Hip Hop Culture. Voices in Order of Appearance Ali Muhammad, Human Rights Activist Malachi York, Leader of the Nuwabians Chuck Morgan, nuwapianism dot com Lord Shariyf, Former Bodyguard to Afrika Bambaataa Afrika Bambaataa, Former Leader of the Zulu Nation TC Izlam, Former International Spokesman of the Zulu Nation Ju...

Feb 26, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3 Hateration

Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation inspire the next generation of hip hop artists. Bambaataa borrows from the 5% Nation and forges connections with Khallid Muhammad of the Nation of Islam and Malachi York, leader of the Nuwabians. *The 5% Nation is the Nation of Gods and Earths. Voices in Order of Appearance Daddy O, Stetsasonic Lord Jamar, Brand Nubian Chuck D, Public Enemy Dave Wedge, Journalist Troi “Star” Torrain, Broadcast Journalist Lord Shariyf, Bodyguard to Afrika Bambaataa Grandmaster...

Feb 17, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2 Can Y'all Get Funky

Hip-Hop explodes into the mainstream. The Zulu Nation’s Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force drop the hit record Planet Rock . Bambaataa also spends time with underage boys. Voices in Order of Appearance: Kool DJ Dee, President of the First Division, First Chapter of the Black Spades Tyrone the Mixologist Chuck D, Public Enemy Daddy O, Stetsasonic Lord Jamar, Brand Nubian Afrika Islam, Zulu Kings Michael O’Keeffe, Journalist Troi “Star” Torrain, Broadcast Journalist Lord Shariyf, Bodyguard ...

Feb 10, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1 Zulu Nation Throwdown

A look at the socioeconomic conditions when Afrika Bambaataa becomes a Black Spade and then a DJ. He meets three boys in 1977, 1979, and 1980. They would later accuse him of sexual abuse. Voices in Order of Appearance: Chuck D, Public Enemy Daddy O, Stetsasonic Lord Jamar, Brand Nubian President Richard Nixon Aton Edwards, International Preparedness Network Kool DJ Dee, President of the First Division, First Chapter of the Black Spades Tyrone the Mixologist Lord Shariyf, Bodyguard to Afrika Bamb...

Jan 31, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introduction to Trapped In A Culture Podcast

The foundation of hip hop is shattered when pioneer Afrika Bambaataa and his Universal Zulu Nation are accused of child sexual abuse and statutory rape by several men. Support the show

Jan 20, 20202 min
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