Music executive and co-founder of the Disturbing Tha Peace record label Chaka Zulu was recently detained on a murder charge. Zulu has also served as Ludacris‘ longtime manager. Chaka Zulu, whose real name is Ahmed Obafemi, is also accused of simple battery, aggravated assault, and having a gun while committing a crime. He turned himself in to the police on September 13 and posted bond that same day, according to jail records, WSBTV reports.

On June 26, after a rumored fight outside his Buckhead restaurant, Chaka Zulu was one of three persons shot. Chaka Zulu was sent to the hospital as a result of the shooting. The argument started in a parking lot behind a strip mall, according to Atlanta Police Department investigators. Artez Benton, age 23, passed away as a result of the incident.
The Attorney representing Chaka Zulu releases a statement
Chaka’s attorney released a statement about the charges stating, “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. A close review of all of the evidence, including the surveillance footage and eyewitness interviews, reveals that Mr. Zulu was attacked and jumped from behind by a gang of at least four (4) individuals (sadly including the decedent) and was forced to defend himself after this gang repeatedly stomped, punched, and kicked him while he was on the ground in a defenseless posture.”
It continued, “Mr. Zulu was shot in the back during the shooting and nearly lost his life, and is still recovering from the nearly fatal injuries he sustained that evening. 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 is licensed to carry.
Mr. Zulu fully cooperated with law enforcement officials and their investigation and voluntarily turned himself in once he learned of the arrest warrants. Mr. Zulu remains confident that his name will be cleared of all 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.”