LUDACRIS

A.K.A Christopher Bridges
Born: September 11, 1977

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 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 film with Mark Wahlberg, Max Payne. It doesn’t look like Ludacris will be taking a break from the world of entertainment 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