Here's an official statement from the Hip Hop Alliance:

April 09, 2026 - 20:43 UTC

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not a great statement, really doesn’t come close to addressing the issues
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Is his middle name really "Blow" or is that just a stage name?
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Afrika was an important hip hip pioneer, and so was Kurtis Blow. I believe he was the first rapper ever signed to a major record label.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulBhSNEkMrM
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rev kurtis blow
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Rev *Dr…
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Literally a member of the Black Spades gang in the Bronx which chose rap and dance battles over violence.
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I really wish he chose rap and dance battles over child sexual abuse.
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Just say it already. 'controversial'?
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stuff like this always reads weird when they won’t say what the offending conduct was. for example, “we extend our condolences to all who were impacted by his life” is a wild thing to say after all that hagiography at the top. it only really makes sense if you spell out the sex crimes
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The people most « impacted » by his like are his victims. Not sure they need « condolences ».
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“His legacy was complex” like come the fuck on
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