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Ludacris, born Christopher Brian Bridges, is an acclaimed American rapper and actor. He started his career as a DJ in Atlanta, Georgia, before launching his own record label, Disturbing tha Peace, and releasing his debut album ‘Incognegro’ in 1999. Ludacris has since achieved mainstream success, winning multiple awards and appearing in popular films like the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise.
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Christopher Brian Bridgesafter its single, “What’s Your Fantasy”and The Red Light Districteach saw continued success and received multi-platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of Americaand Theater of the Mindfeatured a return to the more lighthearted tone of his earlier albums. Throughout his career, Ludacris has scored two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist: “Stand Up”and “Money Maker” (featuring Pharrell), as well as three singles which did so as a guest performer: Usher’s “Yeah!” in 2004, Fergie’s “Glamorous” in 2007, and Taio Cruz’s “Break Your Heart” in 2009. The following year, he guest featured on Justin Bieber’s single “Baby”, which remains one of the highest-certified singles of all time in the United States.
Ludacris is cited as one of the first Dirty South rappers to achieve mainstream success in the early 2000s. Throughout his career, he has won three Grammy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critic’s Choice Award and an MTV Video Music Award. Outside of music, he has portrayed the character Tej Parker in the Fast & Furious film series–first appearing in its second film, 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). His other notable acting roles include Crash (2004), Gamer (2009), and New Year’s Eve (2011). In 2021, he created and starred in the children’s animated series Karma’s World for Netflix. Ludacris is also a private pilot.
Ludacris’ real name is Christopher Brian Bridges.
Ludacris was born in Champaign, Illinois.
Ludacris started rapping at the age of nine, after moving to Atlanta, Georgia.
Ludacris’ first major label album was ‘Back for the First Time’, released in 2000 after his debut album ‘Incognegro’ was re-released by Def Jam Recordings.
Ludacris has won three Grammy Awards over the course of his career.
In addition to his role as Tej Parker in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, Ludacris has also appeared in films like ‘Crash’, ‘Gamer’, and ‘New Year’s Eve’.
Yes, Ludacris is a private pilot in addition to his successful music and acting career.
I’m just basically spillin’ out my emotions to the world. ‘Cause rap is about emotion. And I want you to feel what I’m feelin’, ’cause that’s what it’s all about.
American rapper and actor (born 1977)
But it’s a blessing to be so successful within a year; it’s the greatest feeling in the world, making money and doing the things that I’m doing, and I definitely trying to continue doing what I’m doing.
American rapper and actor (born 1977)
I made my first complete song when I was 9.
American rapper and actor (born 1977)
I’m always in that mode – whenever I have a little free time, I’m always recording songs, writing, whatever I gotta do. It’s like my job is my vacation.
American rapper and actor (born 1977)