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Ludacris’ Manager and Business Partner Chaka Zulu Wounded in Atlanta Shooting

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Chaka Zulu, legendary Atlanta music executive, manager of Ludacris, and Co-CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace Records was shot in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta Sunday night. According to 11Alive, Zulu and two other men were shot around 11:35 p.m. near Peachtree Road.

One of the men that were shot with Chaka Zulu did not survive. The custody of Zulu and the other victim has not been released.

According to law enforcement, the shooting was the result of a disagreement behind the strip mall. There are no suspects in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

In addition to his work with Ludacris, Chaka Zulu has represented Big K.R.I.T, Jeezy, Bobby Valentino, and more, while also holding positions at Spotify and Monster.

This story will update as more information is available.

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Ludacris’ Manager Chaka Zulu Was Shot In Atlanta

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Chaka Zulu, Ludacris‘ longtime manager and the president of their label Disturbing Tha Peace, is in the hospital after being wounded in a triple shooting in Buckhead, Atlanta last night, according to XXL and the local news. The shooting took place around 11:30 pm Sunday night outside a restaurant called Apt4b. A dispute escalated into gunfire as a male shooter killed one person and hit two others, including the music impresario, who underwent surgery and is expected to recover. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the shooter.

Chaka Zulu, Ludacris, and Chaka’s brother Jeff Dixon founded DTP in 1998 to promote Luda’s music after he was turned down for a record deal by the major labels at the time. Eventually, spurred by the success of its marquee rapper and roster additions including Bobby V, Chingy, Lil Scrappy, Playaz Circle (which included 2 Chainz, rapping under the name Tity Boi), and Shawnna, DTP became a subsidiary of Def Jam, pumping out a string of hits throughout the 2000s, and producing the 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack.

In other Ludacris-related news, the self-described “worst hoarder of all” recently received an honorary degree from Georgia State, celebrating by buying himself a private jet — which he can fly himself after taking lessons during the pandemic. Maybe in the next Fast & Furious movie, his character will be due for an upgrade from a sports car to something that can really fly.

Ludacris and Martin Lawrence Announce Receiving Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Ludacris is set to be immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The rapper and actor will be inducted on the walk for his role in motion pictures. In celebration of the achievement, Ludacris made an announcement on social media.

“Hey Momma, Your Son Is Being Selected To Receive a STAR on the Hollywood Walk of Fame In 2023,” Luda wrote. “GOD IS THE GREATEST.”

Martin Lawrence would also celebrate his entry in a video on Twitter. “Ya boy is gettin his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! An absolute honor to be among icons of entertainment!”

Additional inductees include Charlie Wilson, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Paul Walker, and more.

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The Top Celebrity Girl Dads In Hip-Hop

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There’s nothing and no one sweeter than a girl dad.  Being a girl dad doesn’t necessarily come as naturally to a father as being the parent of a boy. It requires a little more effort from the dad, hair, nails, dating, and hormones are just a few of the issues he will have to learn and tackle but what we realize is that there is power in being a girl dad.   to put mildly they empower a community of girls and are a constant reminder to us all that that their daughters will always have daddy by their side.  Check out these star fathers (with their favorite girls) who are raising the bar for girl dads everywhere.   

Nas and Destiny

JayZ and Blue 

Fat Joe & Azariah  

Iman Shumpert with Daughters Junie and Rue Rose 

Papoose and Reminisce 

Chance The Rapper with Daughters Kensli & Marli 

Common and Daughter Omoye Lynn

Lil Wayne Reginae Carter

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Ludacris with his 4 daughters Karma, Cai, Cadence; and Chance 

Romeo and Baby R.

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Ludacris Gifted Himself A Private Jet As A Graduation Present And It’s Tricked Out

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How much money does Ludacris have exactly? Enough to gift himself a private jet, apparently. The rapper/actor/entrepreneur recently received an honorary Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Music Management from Georgia State University. The Fast And The Furious star attended the school for two years before dropping out to sign with Def Jam pursue a rap career, and let’s just say that it worked out for him well. “Mama, I made it,” he exclaimed addressing 900 fellow graduates at the university’s ceremony. Good for him, but about this jet…

In an Instagram video, Ludacris showed the outside of the plane, which looks like nothing short of a stretch limo with wings. He walks up the steps of the black jet and shows the cream-colored all leather interior. Wearing a blue Georgia State Panthers shirt, Luda was clearly elated as he panned through the jet’s inside and sang the lyrics from the The Jeffersons theme song: “Well we’re movin’ on up, to the east side! To a deluxe apartment in the sky!” The song really takes on a new meaning when it’s about a private jet instead of a high-rise apartment and Luda broke out in laughter when that dawned on him.

At any rate, let this be a lesson kids: If you drop out of college to pursue rap super-stardom, a private jet could be waiting for you 25 years down the line — as long as you’re talented.

Ludacris Presented With Georgia State Honorary Degree

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Rap mogul Ludacris is proving it’s never too late to fulfill your life goals. He recently received an honorary Bachelor of Science in Music Management degree from Georgia State University. Ludacris was introduced with an honorary degree, and he was celebrated amongst 800 master’s degree graduates on Wednesday to kick off the school’s Commencement Week.  […]

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Ludacris Receives An Honorary Degree From His Former College Georgia State

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Ludacris celebrated a major milestone in a place he holds near and dear this past Wednesday. Georgia State University, the college he previously attended from 1996 to 1998 before dropping out to sign with Def Jam, presented him with an honorary Bachelor of Science in Music Management degree during their master’s ceremony.

The Atlanta rapper addressed over 900 graduates seated in Center Parc Stadium, calling GSU his home before encouraging them to chase their passions and be leaders within their communities. With his wife, mother, and daughters in attendance, he even treated attendees to the chorus of his classic “Welcome To Atlanta,” to which many joined in rapping with him, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. His mother’s presence was especially meaningful, as she was initially concerned about him leaving school to pursue music.

“Mama,” he said, “I made it.”

Despite not completing his initial goal at GSU, the 44-year-old has given back to the university in multiple ways, operating as an artist-in-residence since 2019 and inspiring a law course focused on the music industry titled “The Legal Life Of Ludacris.” Ludacris is a three-time Grammy Award winner and was recognized by The Screen Actors Guild as Outstanding Cast In A Motion Picture for 2005’s Crash. He also recently created the Netflix series Karma’s World.

Georgia State University Awards Ludacris an Honorary Degree

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Ludacris is officially a Panther for life as he was awarded an honorary degree a Bachelor of Science in Music Management from his alma mater Georgia State.  Yesterday, Wednesday, May 4th the ‘Karma’s World’ creator and ‘Fast & The Furious legend addressed the crowd of more than 800 graduates to kick off the school’s commencement week ceremonies.   Luda attended GSU for a couple of years before dropping out of the Music Management program in the mid 90’s because he signed to Def Jam Records and released his 2000 breakout single “What’s Your Fantasy”. Instead, he used his influence and success to give back to the university, serving as an artist in residence at the school, working with professors, and mentoring students as part of the university’s creative media Industries Institute.  “For them to come back and give me this honorary degree, means the world to me, just for the simple fact that I always knew I wanted to come back. I always wanted to finish. I’m not a person who starts things and doesn’t finish. For me, it’s a full-circle moment.”  Ludacris said to the Atlanta Journal.   In his speech, Luda saluted GSU for graduating more African Americans than any other university in America. Among his loved ones in attendance included his wife Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, his children, and longtime manager, Chaka Zulu.  Check out snippets of his speech below.  Congratulations to Ludacris on this well-deserved honor.

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