A.K.A Christopher Bridges
Born September 11, 1977 in Champaign, Illinois
Although he’s been criticized for his controversial lyrics, Ludacris is the successful rapper behind hip-hop hits such as “Runaway Love” and “Moneymaker.” In only eight short years, he has already produced six albums: Back for the First Time, Word of Mouf, Chicken-n-Beer, The Red Light District, Release Therapy, and Theater of the Mind.
In his albums Ludacris has collaborated with a diverse range of artists from Sum 41, Good Charlotte, Lil Wayne to Mary J. Blige, but the Grammy award-winner isn’t just sticking to rapping. Ludacris is an established actor as well! He’s appeared in multiple films including Crash and Hustle & Flow. In fact, Young Hollywood caught up with Ludacris at the Playboy Mansion where he was promoting his newest film with Mark Wahlberg, Max Payne. It doesn’t look like Ludacris will be taking a break from success anytime soon!
FUN FACTS
Ludacris is also the co-host of a show with rocker Tommy Lee for Planet Green entitled "Battleground Earth". In April 2008, Ludacris partnered with Chef Chris Yeo to open Straits Restaurant, a Thai/Singaporean cuisine located in the heart of downtown Atlanta.
He worked as a radio presenter under the pseudonym DJ Chris Lova Lova at Atlanta hip-hop station
T.I. has brushed off reports of a rap rivalry with LUDACRIS - insisting the pair have a "healthy relationship".
The pair shocked fans convinced they were at odds when they collaborated on a song ...
T.I. and T-PAIN were the big surprises at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards on Saturday night (18Oct08) in Atlanta, Georgia - both made unexpected appearances.
Rapper T-Pain was a last-minute replaceme...
Well-read rapper LUDACRIS was left red faced after seeking entry into a prestigious university's secret society, after mistaking it for a literary club.
The star - real name Christopher Bridges -...
Hip-hop star LUDACRIS has defended attacks against the politically-charged rap he penned in support of BARACK OBAMA, after the presidential candidate slammed him for taking hits at senators JOHN McCAI...
Hip-hop star LUDACRIS has lost part of his Atlanta, Georgia home after a raging fire rampaged through the mansion on Wednesday night (24Sep08).
Atlanta fire officials have confirmed they were cal...
Rapper LUDACRIS became the first hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Saturday (20Sep08).
The star - real name Christopher Bridges - was honoured for his ten-year ...
50 CENT has topped the annual list of the biggest earning hip-hop stars for 2008.
The rapper - real name Curtis Jackson - has made $150 million (GBP75 million) in the last year.
He almost doub...
Rapper LUDACRIS has become the latest celebrity to launch a restaurant after opening the doors to Straits Atlanta in Georgia.
The Number One Spot hitmaker has partnered with California's Chef Yeo...
Rocker TOMMY LEE has been left so inspired by his stint as a TV eco-warrior he's `planting' a fake lawn around his California home.
The Motley Crue star recently teamed up with rapper Ludacris to...
ALICIA KEYS served up a girl power treat at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (24Jun08) when she performed with SWV, EN VOGUE and TLC's CHILI and T-BOZ.
Live collaborations were very...
