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 …

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, Back...

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 …

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.

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.

Ludacris emerged during Atlanta’s rise to hip-hop prominence in the late ‘90s and early 2000s as a rapper with a semi-serious vocal delivery, lyrics of the comedic/dirty/playful type and...

Mar 3, 2025 · Ludacris, born Christopher Brian Bridges on September 11, 1977, in Champaign, Illinois, is a prominent rapper and actor recognized for his energetic lyrics and influence on the "Dirty South" hip-hop sound.

Mar 10, 2021 · The first artist to be signed to Def Jam South, Ludacris became "arguably the most commercially successful Southern rapper of the time," according to iHeart Radio. But what was it that made him stand out so much among the Southern hip-hop scene and reach a …

Feb 20, 2025 · Hustle & Flow (2005) – Ludacris MTV Films. Ludacris flips the script playing Skinny Black, a rapper who forgot where he came from. Going up against Terrence Howard’s DJay, Ludacris ditches his usual playful style to show a darker side. Their scenes crackle with tension, showing off acting chops nobody knew Luda had in the tank.