Oakland, California rapper Steve “Baba Zumbi” Gaines, founding member of the hip-hop group Zion I, died at age 49 on August 13. Gaines’ family shared a statement with KQED confirming the rapper’s ...
The latest entry in the popular battle series took place in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 7. 2 days ago I was 12-years-old when I first learned about Zion I through a large poster featuring the group's ...
Steve “Zumbi” Gaines, rapper in the Bay Area hip-hop group Zion I, has died at the age of 49. Gaines’ family confirmed the rapper’s death to KQED Friday; while they did not provide cause of death, All ...
Zumbi, born Steve Gaines, made up half of the Oakland duo Zion I, who were stalwarts of the Bay Area hip-hop scene for decades. Zumbi died at 49 and what follows is an appreciation of his art and ...
Celebrated Bay Area rapper, Stephen Gaines, who went by the stage name “Baba Zumbi” with Bay Area hip-hop group Zion I, has died. He was 49. “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the news ...