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 towards him publicly on social media by a girl figuring out herself as a former romantic associate of his.
What’s extra, a former member of Zulu, drummer Dan Brown, got here ahead sharing a screencap of the allegations made towards Muhammad by the girl on social media, including his personal caption stating “for everyone who requested me do i nonetheless play for zulu, this is the reason i don’t”.
The allegations made towards Muhammad learn under:
Now Muhammad himself has responded to the allegations on social media, issuing the next assertion on the matter by way of his Instagram:
“I wish to deal with the false and deeply troubling accusation that has been made towards me. Forgive me if my phrases aren’t good, as I’m attempting my greatest to navigate my speech. I needed to place this out instantly however didn’t need depart a lackluster message.
First off I wish 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 towards my values, and I’d by no means hurt anybody.
As an individual and as a Muslim, my religion and ethical values information my actions daily. Islam teaches respect, integrity, and accountability, and I attempt to uphold these rules in my life. I strongly condemn any type of bodily or sexual assault, and I’d by no means and have by no means engaged in such atrocities. The claims towards me are usually not solely unfaithful but additionally deeply damaging-to me, my family members, my band and people who have supported me all through my life.
Moreover, I wish 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 manage her atmosphere, intervene together with her private life, or limit her in any method. 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 carried out so is completely false and contradicts the values I dwell 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 method. I even tried to mediate by way of an imam, providing a possibility to have a respectful and impartial dialog to resolve discrepancies we had in our general communication. Nonetheless, she was not prepared to fulfill, and I revered that call with out additional pursuing it.
I’m totally ready to defend myself towards these claims and can cooperate with any crucial course of to clear my identify.
I belief that the reality will come to mild, and I deeply recognize those that proceed to help me throughout this tough time.”
