Ludacris

Christopher Brian Bridges, also known as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor born on September 11, 1977, in Champaign, Illinois. He is a prominent figure in the Dirty South school of hip-hop, a musical style characterized by its exuberant and profanity-laden content. Some key points about Ludacris' career include:

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• Ludacris' rapping persona is larger-than-life, and his signature elements include comical wordplay, larger-than-life imagery, and an elastic vocal delivery.
• His major label debut, "Back for the First Time" (2000), reached number four in the Billboard 200, and subsequent albums like "Word of Mouf" (2001), "Chicken-N-Beer" (2003), and "Release Therapy" (2006) solidified his status, reaching number one, number three, and number one on the Billboard chart, respectively.
• Ludacris has also had a successful acting career, taking supporting roles in films such as "Crash" (2005) and "Hustle & Flow" (2005), as well as six installments of the "Fast & Furious" franchise.

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In addition to his musical and acting success, Ludacris is also known for his philanthropic efforts, such as giving away 20 cars to deserving individuals through his foundation.