Afrika Bambaataa Faces New Sexual Abuse Accusations From French Rap Legend Solo

Afrika Bambaataa is facing renewed accusations of sexual abuse from French rap legend and jiu-jitsu champion Solo. The rapper, who is a member of the iconic group Assassin, made the allegations during an interview with French show CliqueTV. Solo said: “Being confronted by a predator, especially someone you admire, is very difficult because you admire this person. Realizing they have flaws that lead to inappropriate behavior is a shock.” Solo says he was 16 when the incident occurred and said the rap pioneer was watching “porn” when Solo was summoned to meet him. Solo also reflected on why it took him 40 years to come forward with his claims: “I needed personal development and support to even recognize that I was a victim. That was the hardest part.” He added: “There’s this feeling that you didn’t have the right reaction at the right time. Over time, I understood that mechanisms are triggered that make it impossible to respond appropriately. Afrika Bambaataa has yet to respond to the latest allegations. The former leader of the Zulu Nation has faced multiple historic allegations of sexual abuse.