Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges
Ludacris is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1998.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Actor
- From
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Born
- September 11, 1977
- Years active
- 1998–present
Early life
Born in Champaign, Illinois, and raised in Atlanta, Chris Bridges worked as a radio DJ before pursuing rap.
Career
Bursting out with "Back for the First Time," he delivered a long run of charismatic hits and co-founded Disturbing tha Peace, while becoming a star of the "Fast & Furious" film franchise.
Major achievements
He has won three Grammy Awards and is among the best-selling Southern rappers of his era.
Legacy
Ludacris paired wordplay-driven comedy with crossover star power, anchoring Atlanta's rise and Hollywood success.
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