Ludacris’ Longtime Manager Chaka Zulu Arrested on Murder Charge

Eric Brown

2 years ago

Ludacris long time manager Chaka Zulu tuns himself in for a murder charge.

WSB-TV, reports Chaka Zulu, —legal name Ahmed Obafemi— was arrested earlier this week in connection to a June 26th shooting in Atlanta, Georgia.

The incident reportedly took place in a shopping center parking lot, where Zulu and two others got into an altercation that ended in gunfire. Police say the shooting left 23-year-old Artez Benton dead, while Zulu and a third individual were hospitalized with gun wounds.

Zulu, who co-founded Disturbing Tha Peace record label, reportedly surrendered to authorities on Sept. 13, and was released on bond shortly after. He was also charged with aggravated assault, possession of firearm during commission of a felony, and simple battery.

Sources previously told TMZ the shooting went down as Zulu, his associate, and a friend were leaving an event in Buckhead. While walking through the parking lot, the men were confronted by an individual who allegedly bumped Zulu with his chest. A scuffle reportedly ensued, with others attacking Zulu and knocking him to the ground.

BREAKING: Atlanta police have identified one of the two injured victims as Chaku Zulu. We’re working to get his exact condition. @wsbtv

1 dead, 2 injured in shooting outside busy Buckhead shopping center, police say https://t.co/iD20mpKFX6

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) June 27, 2022

It’s unclear what started the June 26 dispute.

Zulu’s attorney Gabe Banks shared a statement with WSB-TV.