Chaka Zulu, long-time manager of American rapper Ludacris, has been in the news because he has been charged with murder.
Chaka Zulu, who served as manager for American rapper Ludacris, has been accused of killing someone, committing severe violence, committing simple battery, and having a weapon with the intent to conduct a crime.
Who Is Chaka Zulu Manager Of Ludacris Arrested For The Murder Of Artez Bunton, Biography, Age, Height, Family, Net Worth 2022, News, Photo And Twitter
BREAKING: Ludacris’ longtime manager Chaka Zulu arrested on murder charge. The music executive, whose real name is Ahmed Obafemi, is also charged w/ aggravated assault , possession of firearm during commission of a felony and simple battery, according to jail records. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/4mPLIsI5Pz
— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) September 18, 2022
Shocking news! Chaka Zulu, longtime manager for Ludacris, was charged with the murder of 23-year-old Artez Benton, a recent college graduate, who was shot and killed outside a Buckhead restaurant on June 26. Zulu was shot in the back and injured during the shooting. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/hwQjWZxwZX
— ATL Uncensored | Atlanta News (@ATLUncensored) September 18, 2022
The music executive was released on a $200,000 bail after turning himself into the Fulton County Jail on Tuesday. The accusations are related to Artez Jamil Benton’s murder, which occurred in a restaurant in Atlanta in June of this year. But Ludacris was not a part of the shooting.
Three guys were shot during the brawl in June, including Zulu. The music executive was attacked by a group of at least four persons, according to the music executive’s lawyer Gabe Banks, who claims that his client was obliged to defend himself.
The lawyer explained,
“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.”
Since then, he has been in news and many people are trying to find out more about him. So, let’s find out more about him.
Who Is Chaka Zulu?
Chaka Zulu is a long-time music executive and manager of Ludacris. He has been in the news because he was recently charged with murdering someone.
His precise birthdate has not yet been made public. However, he was born somewhere between 1973 and 1976. He was born in the city of Atlantis in the United States. He has American nationality. As of 2022, he would be 46–49 years old.
He received his fundamental education in the area at a private school. He enrolled in a prestigious institution after graduating from high school.
He weighs around 65 kilograms and his height is 5 feet, 9 inches.
His Career
Chaka Zulu, a former on-air radio personality for Atlanta’s Hot 97.5, once served as Spotify’s head of artist & talent, according to the Home Depot Backyard Juneteenth event website. According to FOX5, Zulu received a commendation from the Atlanta Hawks in January for his support of and mentoring of emerging artists.
Alongside Ludacris, Chaka Zulu serves as Co-CEO of Disturbing The Peace Records. In addition, Chaka supported Sony Music/Columbia Records and Universal Music Group.
He also serves as Ludacris’ celebrity manager. For the past 20 years, he has held the management position for Ludacris. In addition to this, he is employed by the lifestyle company Culture Republic.
The Atlanta music industry veteran has collaborated with Big K.R.I.T., Childish Major, Bobby Valentino, Young Jeezy, Chingy, and Swizz Beatz. Ludacris has a net worth of $30 million.