Chaka Zulu, Ludacris’ long-term manager and co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace record label, is speaking out after being charged with murder from a June incident at an Atlanta restaurant.
The statement says, “Mr. Chaka Zulu, a beloved son of the City of Atlanta, is disappointed in the Atlanta Police Department’s decision to bring charges against him surrounding the shooting that occurred in June 2022.”
The music executive turned himself in last Tuesday. He was charged with murder, aggravated assault, simple battery, and firearm possession. He was also held on a $200,00 bond but was released that day.
Zulu fatally shot Artez Jamil Benton after being attacked by at least four individuals. As a result, he defended himself.
The Instagram post continues, “A close review of all of the evidence, including the surveillance footage and eyewitness interviews, reveal that Mr. Zulu was attacked and jumped from behind by a gang of at least four individuals.”
It continues, “Mr. Zulu was at his place of business that night and had every right to defend himself. In an attempt to save his life, Mr. Zulu lawfully discharged his weapon in self-defense, a weapon that he was licensed to carry.”
The post ends, “Mr. Zulu remains confident that his name will be cleared of these charges through the judicial process. It is not lost on Mr. Zulu that someone lost his life, but had Mr. Zulu not lawfully defended himself, Mr. Zulu would have been killed that night.”
Celebrities showed their support for Mr. Zulu. Gabrielle Union responded, “We All We Got. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.”
Family Matters alum Jaleel White said, “🤜🏾🤛🏾 this too shall pass, Chaka.” While Kandi Burruss said, “Praying for you! 🙏🏾.”
