Ludacris

Ludacris

• Birth Name: Chris Bridges
• Born: September 11, 1977 (age 43)
• Birthplace: Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
• Occupation: Rapper, actor, record producer, entrepreneur
• Years active: 1998–present
• Labels: Def Jam, Disturbing tha Peace, DTP Records
• Genres: Hip hop, southern hip hop, trap
• Associated acts: Disturbing tha Peace, Lil Wayne, P. Diddy, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Chingy, T.I., Usher, Ciara, Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Redman, Ja Rule, DMX, Eve, Trina, Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys
• Website: www.ludacris.com

Biography:

Ludacris is an American rapper, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur. He began his career as a rapper in the late 1990s, and rose to fame in the early 2000s with his hit singles "What's Your Fantasy" and "Rollout (My Business)". Ludacris has since released eight studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has also won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards.

In addition to his music career, Ludacris has also acted in several films, including "2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003), "Crash" (2004), "Hustle & Flow" (2005), and "The Fast and the Furious" franchise (2009-present). He has also hosted several television shows, including "Ludacris' Best of the Worst" (2007-2008) and "Fear Factor" (2010-2012).

Ludacris is also a successful entrepreneur. He founded the record label Disturbing tha Peace in 1999, and has also launched several other businesses, including a clothing line, a restaurant, and a film production company.

Personal life:

Ludacris has been married twice. He was married to his first wife, Shamika Fuller, from 2001 to 2007. They have two children together, a son named Christopher Brian Bridges III and a daughter named Karma Christine Bridges. Ludacris was married to his second wife, Eudoxie Agnan, from 2014 to 2020. They have one daughter together, named Cadence Gaelle Bridges.

Ludacris is also an active philanthropist. He has donated money to various charities, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He has also founded his own charity, the Ludacris Foundation, which provides financial assistance to low-income families.

Awards and nominations:

• Grammy Awards

  • 2005: Best Rap Album (for "The Red Light District")
  • 2006: Best Rap Song (for "Money Maker")
  • 2008: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (for "Runaway Love" with Mary J. Blige)

• MTV Video Music Awards

  • 2003: Best Rap Video (for "Rollout (My Business)")
  • 2006: Best Male Video (for "Money Maker")

• American Music Awards

  • 2002: Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
  • 2004: Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
  • 2006: Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist

• BET Awards

  • 2002: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
  • 2004: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
  • 2006: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

• NAACP Image Awards

  • 2003: Outstanding Male Artist
  • 2005: Outstanding Male Artist
  • 2007: Outstanding Male Artist

Discography:

• Back for the First Time (2000)
• Word of Mouf (2001)
• Chicken-n-Beer (2003)
• The Red Light District (2004)
• Release Therapy (2006)
• Theater of the Mind (2008)
• Battle of the Sexes (2010)
• Ludaversal (2013)
• 808s & Heartbreak (with Travis Scott) (2018)