Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (/ ˈ l uː d ə k r ɪ s /, spoken as "ludicrous" in American English), is an American rapper and actor.Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age nine, where he first began rapping.Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed his own record label, Disturbing tha …

May 19, 2020 · Ludacris is a rapper and actor from Atlanta, Georgia, known for his boisterous lyrics and "Dirty South" sound. He made his mainstream breakthrough in 2000 with his second album,...

Ludacris. Actor: Crash. Ludacris was born Christopher Brian Bridges in Champaign, Illinois, where he was raised, the son of Roberta Shields and Wayne Brian Bridges. At nine years old, he started rapping. He attended Emerson Middle School and, eventually, Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year.

Recording artist, actor, philanthropist, restaurateur…just a few of the befitting titles for Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, who first gained worldwide acclaim more than 15 years ago with his ...

Jan 11, 2025 · Ludacris, American rapper and actor who exemplified the Dirty South school of hip-hop. Signature elements of his art included comical, sometimes chauvinistic, wordplay, larger-than-life imagery, and an elastic vocal delivery.

2 days ago · Ludacris is otherwise best known for starring in Universal’s Fast & Furious franchise, one of the most successful action film series in history, and the biggest ever for Universal Pictures ...

Dec 4, 2023 · Ludacris talked to Rolling Stone about new music, his work in the community, and how he feels about younger artists sampling classics.

Aug 12, 2023 · To celebrate hip-hop's 50th anniversary, Ludacris opened up to PEOPLE about what the milestone means to him, and some highlights of what he's contributed to the genre and culture.

Dec 11, 2024 · Known for his comic persona and clever wordplay, Ludacris was one of the most successful rappers of the '00s. By the end of 2011, the Atlanta-based MC had racked up 15...

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (/ ˈluːdəkrɪs /, spoken as "ludicrous" in American English), is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age nine, where he …