Tributes pour in on Twitter for Chaka Zulu, beloved music veteran and longtime manager of rapper Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges.
Zulu and two others were shot at 11:35 p.m. Sunday during a dispute in the parking lot behind Apt4b, a Caribbean restaurant and bar on the 2200 block of Peachtree Road in Buckhead.
All three men were transported to area hospitals where one victim was pronounced dead. Zulu was shot twice in the chest and underwent 2 surgeries early Monday. He is on a ventilator in an ICU.
In a statement to Channel 2 Action News reporter Michael Seiden, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said, “We are fortunate to report that Chaka Zulu is in stable condition and recovering. The family thanks everyone for their well wishes and prayers, and asks for their privacy at this time.”
In 1998 Chaka (left) co-founded the record label Disturbing tha Peace with Ludacris and Jeff Dixon.
Their artists have included R&B singer Bobby V, and rappers Shawnna and Chingy.
The independent label was created to serve as a platform for rappers from the “Dirty South” including Ludacris, a then-radio DJ who couldn’t score a major label record deal at the time.
Prayers up for Chaka Zulu ??
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 27, 2022
The Chaka Zulu news is messed up.When Pac died, so many called 107.9 offering condolences to Chaka&the family.That man stayed on the air&mourned with Atlanta.He didn't have to do that.I pray he&the other survivor are ok. Condolences to the family of the person that passed away.
— Shas get the most, not the lesser? (@onestarr23) June 27, 2022
Daaaamn. Prayers up for Chaka Zulu. I met him once over 10 years ago, when I was just the opening DJ at Verve. To this day he always dapped me up and showed me love. When a big time dude, makes the little people like me feel like a million buck, it’s always appreciated.
— SOLL¥ DOLLA$ (@JackmasterATL) June 27, 2022
Chaka Zulu from DTP got shot early today. He’s a good man. I pray he survives.
— Darryl Crews (@IAmDCrews) June 27, 2022
Chaka Zulu, I pray for your recovery.
— Emotional Cuh ?? (@ImSoJheanelle) June 27, 2022
Prayers up for Chaka Zulu and the other gentleman. Prayers for the family of the gentleman that passed. Sad out here
— Marcus Bland (@MarcusBland) June 27, 2022
Atlanta is Outta Control Prayers Up for the OG Chaka Zulu ????????
— Your Girl or Mother's Favorite (@Darealseanmoney) June 27, 2022
