Afrika Bambaataa at some point told his bodyguard that numerous people in the industry were "Swinging off the fruit tree"; Russell Simmons was one of them.

Apparently, Afrika Bambaataa being "gay" was an open secret in the Bronx for many years but his abuse was known by many of his inner circle who swept things under the Rug.

Tracey Morgan's (the comedian) name was mentioned as someone who has heard about Bambaataa's activities before the news was brought into the spotlight.

One of them also alleged that Bambaataa himself may have been abused as a child...