Zulu Split With Vocalist Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad, Announce Band Hiatus Amid Recent Allegations

Zulu have officially parted ways with vocalist Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad following allegations of domestic violence, harassment, emotional abuse, and more made by a woman identifying as his former romantic partner.

The allegations surfaced online last week and were publicly supported by former Zulu drummer Don Brown, who not only voiced his backing for the accuser but also revealed he had left the band upon learning of the alleged abuse.

Initially, Zulu intended to continue their Latin American tour without Muhammad, but the trek was ultimately canceled due to “growing concerns from promoters, bands, and audiences” regarding its viability. Muhammad denied the allegations in a statement issued on March 9th.

Now, in an official statement released last night, March 12th, the remaining members of the California-based hardcore outfit have confirmed their decision to part ways with Muhammad and put the band on hiatus. Here’s what they had to say:

“We are aware of the allegations brought forth against Anaiah. We stand in solidarity with all people who are victims of abuse, and condemn the mistreatment of those vulnerable in our communities. Our hearts go out to anyone who has experienced any form of physical or emotional abuse, assault, or any other act that has caused harm and taken their agency away from them.

Other members of Zulu have separated ourselves from Anaiah and will no longer be working with or performing with him in any capacity.

We want to acknowledge the allegations were never disclosed to us prior, and we were immediately concerned reading the detailed account. We were aware there were unresolved issues between the parties involved, but not the nature of the allegations. In regards to our previous drummer’s posts, while he was filling in on tour with us he did not disclose knowledge of these allegations other than what we understood to be issues surrounding their relationship. He ultimately did not play with us because of confusion over scheduling.

We understand that this has been extremely upsetting and disappointing to anyone who supported this band, it’s message and what it’s represented. Upon our return home we have withdrawn from scheduled performances and will be officially putting this project on pause.”

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