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Ludacris
Sign in to saveAlso known as Christopher Brian Bridges, Chris Lova Lova, Luda, Velvet Jones, Bronze Bridges
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (), is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed the record label Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album Incognegro (1999). After its single, "What's Your Fantasy" (featuring Shawnna), became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the album was re-released by Def Jam Recordings as his major label debut, Back for the First Time (2000). The latte
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Ludacris, born Christopher Brian Bridges on September 11, 1977, in Champaign, Illinois, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and music executive. He holds citizenship in the United States and Gabon. His musical work spans genres including Southern hip-hop, dirty rap, crunk, and hardcore hip-hop. He has been associated with the record labels Disturbing tha Peace, Def Jam Recordings, and Universal Music Group.
Ludacris began his professional career in 1998 and is also active in the acting department. He has received a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He attended Georgia State University. His pseudonyms include Chris Lova Lova, Luda, Velvet Jones, and Bronze Bridges. He has three children and speaks English.
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Champaign, Illinois, USA
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris(/ˈluːdəkrɪs/), is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed his own record label, Disturbing tha Peace, in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album, Incognegro (1999),…
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- Wicked: One Wonderful Night — Self2025
- Where's Usher? — Self2024
- Dashing Through the Snow — Eddie Garrick2023
- Fast X — Tej2023
- Celebrity Prank Wars — Self2023
- End of the Road — Reggie Beaumont2022
- jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy — Self (archive footage)2022
- Sherri — Self - Guest2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show — Self2022
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Self2021
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Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977 in Champaign, Illinois), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is a Grammy award winning American rapper, SAG award winning actor and co-founder of the label Disturbing Tha Peace. He is the highest selling Southern hip hop solo artist of all time with over 15 million units sold in the United States and around 20 million records sold worldwide. He released his debut album Incognegro in 1999 and has since released a further seven albums. <a hr
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- Gabon
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- English language
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- gangsta rap
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- voice
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- Universal Music Group
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- www.ludacrisofficial.com
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- Bronze Bridges
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- Christopher Brian Bridges
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- 11413560
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- English language
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27 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Music career
- 1998–2000: ''Incognegro'' and ''Back for the First Time''
- 2001–2003: ''Word of Mouf'' and ''Chicken-n-Beer''
- 2004–2007: ''The Red Light District'' and ''Release Therapy''
- 2008–2010: ''Theater of the Mind'' and ''Battle of the Sexes''
- 2012–2015: ''Ludaversal''
- 2017–present: Upcoming tenth studio album and ''Karma's World''
- Personal life
- Business ventures
- Philanthropy
- Awards and honors
- Controversy
- T.I.
- Bill O'Reilly and Pepsi
- 2008 presidential election
- Discography
- Filmography
- Film
- Television
- Video games
- Documentary
- Theme park attractions
- Theater
- See also
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Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (), is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed the record label Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album Incognegro (1999). After its single, "What's Your Fantasy" (featuring Shawnna), became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the album was re-released by Def Jam Recordings as his major label debut, Back for the First Time (2000). The latter album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and spawned his second top 40 single, "Southern Hospitality" (featuring Pharrell).
Ludacris' subsequent albums—Word of Mouf (2001), Chicken-n-Beer (2003) and The Red Light District (2004)—were each met with continued success, receiving multi-platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His fifth and sixth albums, Release Therapy (2006) and Theater of the Mind (2008), explored more serious subject matter than its predecessors. His seventh album, Battle of the Sexes (2010), featured 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" (featuring Shawnna) 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 appeared on Justin Bieber's single "Baby", which remains one of the highest-certified singles of all time in the United States.
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