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Ludacris

Ludacris is a hip-pop artist from Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta rapper with a booming voice, razor-sharp punchlines and wild videos, who made Southern rap impossible to ignore.

Key albums
Back for the First TimeWord of MoufChicken-n-BeerThe Red Light DistrictRelease Therapy
Key tracks
What's Your FantasySouthern HospitalityAct a FoolRollout (My Business)Stand UpMoney Maker

Who is Ludacris?

Ludacris (Christopher Bridges) is a rapper and actor from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Champaign, Illinois, and worked as a radio DJ in Atlanta before his rap career took off.

Known for

Ludacris ran the early 2000s, from Back for the First Time (2000) to Release Therapy (2006), which won the Grammy for Best Rap Album. His videos were wild and over-the-top, from the giant fists in "Stand Up" to the cartoonish heads in "Rollout". He also became a familiar face in the Fast & Furious films.

Style

A booming voice, theatrical delivery and punchlines that land like heavyweight hooks. He has one of the fastest and clearest flows in hip-hop: rapid-fire on "Southern Hospitality" and "Act a Fool", but every word perfectly enunciated.

Impact

Ludacris proved Southern rap could be lyrical, fun and commercially dominant at the same time, and helped open doors for the next generation of Atlanta artists, from T.I. to 2 Chainz.

Ludacris: quick answers

What genre is Ludacris?

Ludacris’s music falls under Hip-Pop. Ludacris is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2000s and 2010s.

Where is Ludacris from?

Ludacris is from Atlanta, Georgia (born in Champaign, Illinois).

What is Ludacris’s real name?

Ludacris’s real name is Christopher Bridges.

When did Ludacris start?

Ludacris has been active since 1998.

Which artists are similar to Ludacris?

If you like Ludacris, listen to Lil Wayne, Nelly, OutKast and T.I..