Murder Charges Against Ludacris’ Manager Chaka Zulu Dropped

Almost exactly a year ago to the day, a story hit the internet about Ludacris’ longtime manager Chaka Zulu being wanted on murder charges. It was a shock to everyone that read it. Now, there’s been a massive update in the case.

Michael Seiden of WSBTV reports that the charges against Chaka Zulu have been dropped by prosecutors in Fulton County after it was determined that he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed 23-year-old Artez Benton outside a restaurant in Buckhead. A video that was released in September showed that two men attacked Zulu before he pulled out a gun and opened fire.

BREAKING: Prosecutors in Fulton County have dropped murder and other charges against Ludacris’ longtime manager, Chaka Zulu, after they determined he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a 23-year-old during a fight in the parking lot of his Buckhead.@wsbtv pic.twitter.com/hm9gZVjFoW

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) November 22, 2023

Below you can check out a statement from Fulton County DA Fani Willis’ spokesperson Jeff DiSantis and a statement from the attorney of the victim, who says the family feel justice has not been served.

Jeff DiSantis, a spokesman for Fulton County DA Fani Willis, sent me the following statement regarding decision: pic.twitter.com/AiGo2Hmcz7

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) November 22, 2023

I just got off the phone w/ the Benton’s attorney, Theresa Seals, and she told me that the family does not feel like justice was on their side.
“He should be held criminally responsible and he should have been formally charged for the death of their son.”

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) November 22, 2023