KRS One issues statement in regards to his response towards the Bambaataa allegations

[mson]

Unfortuately, KRS may have spoke way too soon you can't ignore hundreds

Afrika Bambaataa's Ex-Bodyguard Says Pioneer Had "Hundreds" Of Child Abuse Victims

Afrika Bambaataa's Ex-Bodyguard Says Pioneer Had "Hundreds" Of Child Abuse Victims

BRONX, NEW YORK - A man who claims to be Afrika Bambaataa’s former bodyguard has come forward to speak up about allegations of child sexual abuse toward the Hip Hop legen

Radio host Star interviewed Shamsideen Shariyf Ali Bey, who also identifies himself as an original member of Black Spade, and the former head of Shaka Zulu Security.

“Bambaataa goes around fronting, like he’s this holier than thou. He’s a fukking pedophile,” he said. “...This is a well-known fact in the Zulu Nation.”

Last month, Afrika Bambaataa — the Hip Hop pioneer, author with the Soul Sonic Force of the genre-shifting song “Planet Rock” and founder of the Zulu Nation — was accused of child molestation by former New York State Democratic Committee member Ronald Savage. Savage claimed that Bambaataa forced him to engage in oral sex when he was 15 years old.Three other men came forward after Savage, making similar allegations.

Shariyf said that he remembers young boys constantly going in and out of Bambaataa’s apartment in the Parkchester neighborhood in the Bronx. Other children would actually tour with Bambaataa overseas, he said; those who didn’t condone his assaults on children wouldn’t go on tours overseas with him.

“There’s always a boy in his house. When he leaves and gets home, there’s always a boy there. I’ve seen them camped, asking him for money,” Shariyf said. “He travels with late teens, those are the ones he takes overseas with him. When I went with him on tour in the states, I’d stay in one room, and he would have boys in the room with him.

“Since the 70s, it’s been hundreds,” Shariyf said. “...I can say I’ve walked in on stuff where I say, what the fukk is going on?”





He added that in 2007, he told the Zulu Nation to bring Bambaataa up on charges. He said that as a result, he was accused of trying to get money from Bambaataa, and he broke ties with Zulu Nation shortly thereafter.

When Star asked what could be done to get Bambaataa help for his pedophilia, Shariyf said that Bambaataa is “beyond help.”

“His help is going to come from the Creator, in a way that we won’t know until we see it,” he said. “But with mercy is justice. He has to deal wit justice before he gets mercy, because he made a lot of people suffer. He needs to be held accountable.”

Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation have denied wrongdoing, and have said his accusers want to tarnish his and Hip Hop’s reputation.
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why this a$$hole wait so long to say anything. Especially since he "walked in" on shyt.​

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[DJDONTNOBODYPAYME]

that sounds like the kind of santana KRS would write.



a) Victims came forward on their own, breh. Clearly it's doing something for them.

b) Molestation of a child runs deep. Who gives a fukk if it happened 10 minutes ago or 30 years ago? What part of you doesn't understand that this kinda shyt can harm someone for life?

I hear you. But Afrika Bambaataa isn't no ordinary person. We gotta ride hard 4 ours like everyone else ride hard 4 theirz. Some of us deserve that protection, he's one of them.



It is what it is. Don't be so foolish

 

[Walt]

Keep The Focus And Ignore The Haters [Part-One]By KRS-One

I have just arrived in Barcelona; sorry for the delay. In response to the responses and comments made after my interview with Nore, I am taking this time to clarify some of my statements to those that seem to be confused about my remarks regarding the controversy surrounding Afrika Bambaataa.

One headline that I had read stated “KRS-One Doesn’t Care If Afrika Bambaataa Molested Kids”. Wow! Really? Fortunately, anyone can go to the audio and/or video recording of my entire interview with Nore and see for themselves just how irresponsible such headlines are. It seems that people will say anything these days to draw attention to their site.I am indeed concerned about the accusations made against Afrika Bambaataa, but I will not become entangled in a controversy that seems to be less about justice and more about self-promotion and revenge. Of course, I care if a young person is being abused or even neglected, my entire life is based upon the protection and further development of young people; I teach and inspire young people every day!

But, as you can see, irresponsible headlines like “KRS-One Doesn’t Care If Afrika Bambaataa Molested Kids”, and trying to turn a funny song I did years ago into some kind of question regarding my character is precisely the type of sensationalist gossip which I really don’t give a fukk about! Let us have Focus And Ignore These Haters.I said then as I am saying right now, it is not that I don’t care at all about the accusations made against Afrika Bambaataa; I am saddened at the whole controversy and how it is being handled. It is not that I don’t care, it is more the fact that I don’t gossip, I don’t take sides in real disputes that don’t concern me, I don’t slander people’s names and I don’t believe in abandoning your friends when they may be accused of crimes or make mistakes in life. What is so confusing about that? My position is clear!

At this moment, all I am seeing and hearing regarding Afrika Bambaataa is gossip and sensationalism, and like I have already said, “I really don’t give a fukk about all that!” I don’t apply my mind to gossip and slander. Slandering the accused for the sake of slander is not justice, nor is it the seeking of justice. I would like to see justice and healing for both the accusers as well as for the accused. But continuous slander and disrespect are not healing anyone or even correcting the situation. Disrespect and slander is NEVER an indicator that true justice is being sought. Disrespect and outright slander proves personal vendettas and revenge against the slandered, and I don’t participate in such immaturity, nor am I naïve to political set-ups and character assassinations.

Instead of using one’s mind and time to gossip about Afrika Bambaataa, I think we should look closely at what it means to hate. There is no forgiveness, justice or healing on any level when hate is involved. Hate is also a federal crime, as well as a spiritual disease. There is no victory with hate, and hate is what is leading the charge against Afrika Bambaataa; not justice or even healing or reconciliation. Only love conquers all! And within the character of love is forgiveness, and healing, and loyalty; this is what is needed at this time. Hate reveals itself for what it really is—evil! It cannot see clearly so it exposes itself at every turn, and those that truly love can see it. Hate is indeed self-destructive, and this is what real Hip Hop must avoid at all cost. Only love sees clearly. Only love is consistent because only love is UNCONDITIONAL.

Love shows us the full life of the accused; not just the accusations brought against the accused.So, in closing, I would ask that you not expect KRS-One to seriously lend his mind to such sensational issues when there are larger, and frankly more serious, issues concerning the future and global existence of Hip Hop. Issues pertaining to the correct documentation and updating of Hip Hop’s global history, the colonization of Hip Hop by the university system, Hip Hop and Healthcare, Hip Hop and Education, Hip Hop and urban policing, Hip Hop’s relationship to the White House, Hip Hop recognized as an American-born culture with federal protection and its own tax benefits, more touring and recording opportunities for our youth, our Hip Hop City, and so on. These are the things that serious Hip Hop scholars, artists and journalists are discussing.

And by the way, Nore and I did discuss other issues pertaining to song-writing and my present battle with M.C. Shan, to police misconduct and creating a Hip Hop currency, but for some reason the controversies surrounding Afrika Bambaataa is what our entire conversation has been reduced to with deliberately disrespectful statements like “KRS-One Doesn’t Care If Afrika Bambaataa Molested Kids” as the main focus of our interview. This whole thing is childish and immature, and this is precisely why our community remains in the powerless state we find ourselves within today. Am I the only one that sees this? I think it’s time we grew-up!

Serious students and apprentice of our culture can review paragraphs 20 through 29 of the Eleventh Overstanding of the Gospel of Hip Hop pages 470 and 471 for further insight on this matter. During Hip Hop Appreciation Week (May 16th—22nd 2016), I will also be releasing a special instructional video entitled “An Introduction To Hip Hop” for those interested in upgrading their teaching of Hip Hop; go to KRS-One.com for viewing. And of course, check-out my new music project “Now Hear This” with two new bonus tracks also available at KRS-One.com. This is what’s important, not gossip and slander with no attempt at real justice. Instead of seriously tearing each other down, let us consider seriously building each other up! Guard your soul; seek peace always. Media Contact: media@rampentagency.com

KRS-One

Love all the classic albums he made, but I haven't taken him seriously outside of that early material for mad years because he's at the forefront of the smart-nikka brigade.

 

[DJDONTNOBODYPAYME]

Love all the classic albums he made, but I haven't taken him seriously outside of that early material for mad years because he's at the forefront of the smart-nikka brigade.

The "smart-dumb" thing doesn't apply to KRS tho.

 

[Walt]

The "smart-dumb" thing doesn't apply to KRS tho.

It couldn't fit that bell-pepper-nosed bozo any more snugly.

 

[OnlyInCalifornia]

What the fukk is KRS even saying?

This didn't help the situation, at all.

 

[Prince.Skeletor]

I don't think yall got what he wrote.

Perhaps he could have said it better, fine but he did NOT condone being a pedo.

 

[DJDONTNOBODYPAYME]

I don't think yall got what he wrote.

Perhaps he could have said it better, fine but he did NOT condone being a pedo.

He spoke from the heart. Muthafukkaz just mad he wasn't "politically correct" about it. If you even wanna use that term

 

[the cac mamba]

He has a point. It's interesting that Bambattaa is being accused NOW, with all these attacks on black people taking place.

We are in a toxic environment with the media giving instant credibility to accusers of negroes without so much as a trial, or evidence being presented. Of course this mirrors the Bill Cosby shyt with the statute of limitations being long since expired. It's all about erasing positive eras of black history and replacing them with negative bullshyt. THIS IS WHAT THEY DO.

What is the end game? I don't support gay nikkas or pedos, so miss me with that flaw shyt too

OH YEA I don't see mahfuggas goin after Birdman, but I'm pretty sure Lil Weezy was underage when he "discovered" him

what the fukk does anybody have to gain by accusing afrika bambatta of diddling kids in 2016

isnt it possible that its just true? more likely, even? i mean i can understand cosby, hes a much more prominent person

 

[Zero]

Keep The Focus And Ignore The Haters



Focus And Ignore The Haters



F.ocus A.nd I.gnore T.he H.aters



F.A.I.T.H.



Keep The F.A.I.T.H.

 

[John Reena]

Scust at the nikkaz in this thread defending Bamb Diddler and KRS One tryna turn into a "they attacking famous blacks".

If Bambatta butt fukked ya lil bro/nephew/son u wouldn't b so "forgiving". Anybody who capes for that molestor n KRS 1 is a real piece of shyt

 

[John Hull]

what the fukk does anybody have to gain by accusing afrika bambatta of diddling kids in 2016

isnt it possible that its just true? more likely, even? i mean i can understand cosby, hes a much more prominent person

HOW THE FUCC DO I KNOW CAC

I just know shyt happens for a reason. Who's gassing all these bytches to come out the woodwork to shyt on Cosby? Afrika Bambatta is prominent enough! You already got gay nikkas on this site ready to throw the whole Hip Hop in the bushes cause of some accusations, and they typing on a "Hip Hop" site. smh

 

[DJDONTNOBODYPAYME]

Scust at the nikkaz in this thread defending Bamb Diddler and KRS One tryna turn into a "they attacking famous blacks".

If Bambatta butt fukked ya lil bro/nephew/son u wouldn't b so "forgiving". Anybody who capes for that molestor n KRS 1 is a real piece of shyt

If he got at me or mines I wouldn't have taken HIM to the Courts. That shyt would've stayed behind the scenes for the benefit of everybody.

And that's not no gangsta shyt but some real shyt.

 

[Prince.Skeletor]

Some of yall not too bright and stay up watching MSNBC too often.

Just stop yall nonsense & understand what he wrote.
And turn the damn TV off!

 

[Still Benefited]

He said it has no effect on hiphop culture because he knows guys who caught bodies....As if catchin a body cant be considered hiphop,now pedophilia on the other hand....it definitley should effect his place in hiphop and legacy.....im sorry but he's not coming out hard enough at pedophiles for my liking

Almost as if he been done heard bout these rumors and he's over it,or he just doesnt care about babies being raped that much...guess baby rape and not writing your own raps aint in the 10 commndments of the hiphop bible

Act like its a crime against humanity to borrow a mic off a nikkas arm,yet be diplomatic about homosexuality and pedophilia in hiphop brehs