Over the weekend Zulu vocalist Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad was hit with disturbing allegations of home violence, grooming, emotional manipulation and different unseemly conduct. These allegations have been put forth in opposition to him publicly on social media by a girl figuring out herself as a former romantic accomplice of his.
What’s extra, a former member of Zulu, drummer Dan Brown, got here ahead sharing a screencap of the allegations made in opposition to Muhammad by the lady on social media, including his personal caption stating “for everyone who requested me do i nonetheless play for zulu, because of this i don’t”.
The allegations made in opposition to Muhammad learn beneath:
Now Muhammad himself has responded to the allegations on social media, issuing the next assertion on the matter by way of his Instagram:
“I need to deal with the false and deeply troubling accusation that has been made in opposition to me. Forgive me if my phrases aren’t excellent, as I’m making an attempt my finest to navigate my speech. I needed to place this out instantly however didn’t need go away a lackluster message.
First off I need to begin by saying that I categorically deny ever participating in any type of bodily abuse. Violence in direction of anybody, particularly companions, is totally in opposition to my values, and I might by no means hurt anybody.
As an individual and as a Muslim, my religion and ethical values information my actions day-after-day. Islam teaches respect, integrity, and accountability, and I try to uphold these rules in my life. I strongly condemn any type of bodily or sexual assault, and I might by no means and have by no means engaged in such atrocities. The claims in opposition to me should not solely unfaithful but in addition deeply damaging-to me, my family members, my band and those that have supported me all through my life.
Moreover, I need to make it completely clear that I’ve by no means engaged in any type of coercion, manipulation, or isolation towards this particular person. At no level have I ever tried to regulate her surroundings, intervene together with her private life, or limit her in any means. I’ve additionally by no means inspired or allowed anybody—associates, acquaintances, or in any other case to harass, intimidate, or gang-stalk her. Any suggestion that I’ve executed so is completely false and contradicts the values I reside by.
After our falling out (and for context, we weren’t in a romantic relationship and was upfront about this, in addition to communicated with one another on that understanding) I made each effort to maintain my distance from this particular person out of respect and to keep away from additional battle.
Regardless of the false accusations, I’ve remained dedicated to resolving issues in a mature and dignified means. I even tried to mediate by an imam, providing a chance to have a respectful and impartial dialog to resolve discrepancies we had in our total communication. Nonetheless, she was not prepared to satisfy, and I revered that call with out additional pursuing it.
I’m absolutely ready to defend myself in opposition to these claims and can cooperate with any needed course of to clear my title.
I belief that the reality will come to mild, and I deeply respect those that proceed to help me throughout this troublesome time.”
