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Los Angeles Times
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles hardcore band Zulu parts with singer after abuse allegations
Zulu, the acclaimed L.A. hardcore punk band, has parted with singer and founding member Anaiah Muhammad after another artist alleged he abused them. This week, the musician Simpson posted on Instagram that 'In April of last year we had an encounter that was initially consensual which resulted in me being so traumatized, I was gaslit by him into thinking I was on my period until I was able to visit a healthcare provider after a subsequent encounter where he choked me so hard it left a big bruise near my neck down to part of my collarbone, and I knew after showing it to someone I needed to seek help. 'Knowing something was deeply, deeply wrong,' Simpson continued, 'I began sharing my experience and feelings with people who may know of someone else harmed by Anaiah, and I uncovered an extensive, horrifying pattern of abuse I was the latest victim in.' In a statement, Muhammad wrote that 'I want to start by saying that I categorically deny ever engaging in any form of physical abuse. Violence towards anyone, especially partners, is completely against my values, and I would never harm anyone. 'The claims against me are not only untrue but also deeply damaging - to me, my loved ones, my band and those who have supported me throughout my life,' he continued. 'I want to make it absolutely clear that I have never engaged in any form of coercion, manipulation, or isolation toward this individual. At no point have I ever tried to control her environment, interfere with her personal life, or restrict her in any way.' The remaining members of Zulu announced the band was going on hiatus and offered a lengthy response to the allegations. '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,' they wrote. '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 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.' The band has canceled all upcoming tour dates, including a high-profile run opening for Refused on their final North American tour this year.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hardcore Band Zulu Part Ways with Singer Following Abuse Allegations
The post Hardcore Band Zulu Part Ways with Singer Following Abuse Allegations appeared first on Consequence. Los Angeles hardcore act Zulu have announced that they have parted ways with frontman Anaiah Muhammad and are going on hiatus following abuse allegations lodged against the singer. Muhammad was recently accused of abuse by musician Simpson, who wrote on her Instagram account, 'In April of last year we had an encounter that was initially consensual which resulted in me being so traumatized, I was gaslit by him into thinking I was on my period until I was able to visit a healthcare provider after a subsequent encounter where he choked me so hard it left a big bruise near my neck down to part of my collarbone, and I knew after showing it to someone I needed to seek help.' She continued, 'Knowing something was deeply, deeply wrong, I began sharing my experience and feelings with people who may know of someone else harmed by Anaiah, and I uncovered an extensive, horrifying pattern of abuse I was the latest victim in.' In response, Muhammad issued the following statement: 'I want to start by saying that I categorically deny ever engaging in any form of physical abuse. Violence towards anyone, especially partners, is completely against my values, and I would never harm anyone.' He added, 'I want to make it absolutely clear that I have never engaged in any form of coercion, manipulation, or isolation toward this individual. At no point have I ever tried to control her environment, interfere with her personal life, or restrict her in any way.' After performing without Muhammad in São Paolo, Brazil over the weekend, Zulu have now decided to part ways with the singer, while also taking a break as a band. The hardcore act's lengthy statement reads as follows: '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.' Zulu have canceled all of their touring plans, including the select dates they were scheduled to support Refused on the legendary Swedish hardcore band's farewell North American tour kicking off later this month. See Zulu's statement in the Instagram post below. Hardcore Band Zulu Part Ways with Singer Following Abuse Allegations Spencer Kaufman Popular Posts Tool Apparently Booed for Disappointing Set at Their Own Festival Lady Gaga on Meeting Trent Reznor: "I Black Out Every Time I'm in His Presence" Gene Hackman and Wife's Causes of Death Revealed Gene Simmons Charging $12,500 To Be His Personal Assistant and Roadie for One Day Dead Kennedys Legend Jello Biafra Joins Cavalera Onstage for "Nazi Trumps F**k Off": Watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail Returning to Theaters for 50th Anniversary Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
