The members of the Los Angeles hardcore band Zulu are placing the challenge “on pause.” They made the announcement whereas additionally acknowledging allegations of abuse which have been made in opposition to frontman and founder Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad.
Lately, the musician Simpson shared on-line her alleged experiences with Muhammad, claiming that the singer was bodily, emotionally, and psychologically abusive. She additionally described her relationship with Muhammad as “a violent one.”
Muhammad known as the allegations of wrongdoing “false and deeply troubling.” He additionally denied “ever participating in any type of bodily abuse” and stated he has “by no means engaged in any type of coercion, manipulation, or isolation towards” Simpson.
Of their assertion in regards to the hiatus, the members of Zulu wrote, “We stand in solidarity with all people who find themselves victims of abuse, and condemn the mistreatment of these susceptible in our communities. Our hearts exit to anybody who has skilled any type of bodily or emotional abuse, assault, or another act that has precipitated hurt and brought their company away from them.”
Muhammad’s now-former bandmates additionally stated they’ve “separated” themselves from him and “will now not be working with or performing with him in any capability.” The musicians additionally claimed that that they had not been conscious of allegations in opposition to the singer till they have been not too long ago made public.
In her Instagram tales, Simpson known as Zulu’s assertion “a lie” and pushed again on the notion that Muhammad’s bandmates have been unaware of her allegations in opposition to him.
Pitchfork has reached out to the consultant who labored with Zulu on A New Tomorrow for extra remark and knowledge.
For those who or somebody you understand have been affected by home abuse, we encourage you to achieve out:
The Nationwide Home Violence Hotline
https://thehotline.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
