Trapped In A Culture - Leila Wills

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
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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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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, Former Bodyguard to Afrika Bambaataa
Hassan “Poppy” Campbell, alleges he was sexually abused by Bambaataa at 12 years old, Bambaataa would have been 32
Rob “El One” Rodriguez, Former Chapter Leader of the Zulu Nation
Professor Marci Hamilton, Founder of CHILDUSA
Dave Wedge, Journalist for Vice Magazine
Ice Cube at a Zulu Nation Anniversary
Number 4, alleges he was 13 years old when Bambaataa abused him, Bambaataa would have been 20
Number 5, alleges he was around 15 when Bambaataa began abusing him, Bambaataa would have been 36
Ronald Savage, alleges he was around 15 years old when Bambaataa began abusing him, Bambaataa would have been around 27
Jules Jackson, from Bronx River Projects, alleges he was 12 years old when Bambaataa acted sexually inappropriate with him
Rick Alan Ross, the Cult Education Institute
Rommell Washington, Psychotherapist at the New York Crime Victim Treatment Center
Lord Cashus D, Fifth Universal of the Zulu Nation
Troi “Star” Torrain, Broadcast Journalist
Associate Producer for Some of the Interviews
Lance Shabazz
Host
Leila Wills

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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
Judge William Pryor, Georgia State Judge
Rick Alan Ross, The Cult Education Institute
Rob “El One” Rodriguez, Former member of the Zulu Nation
Brother Malik, Former member of the Zulu Nation
Host: Leila Wills
Special Thank You: Chuck Morgan for additional research

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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 TC Izlam, Former International Spokesman of the Zulu Nation
Ali Muhammad, Human Rights Activist
Rick Alan Ross, The Cult Education Institute
Chuck Morgan, Nuwapianism dot com
Host: Leila Wills
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