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Chris "Ludacris" Bridges Biography

Birth Name:
Christopher Brian Bridges
Birth Place:
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Profession
Rapper, actor

Fast Facts

  • While attending Georgia State University, he had an internship at Atlanta's Hot 97
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  • Before long, he was the co-host of the radio station's evening program, using the name Chris Lova Lova
  • His 2000 album Back for the First Time, featuring singles "Southern Hospitality" and "What's Your Fantasy," went triple platinum
  • Is the CEO of the Disturbing Tha Peace record label
  • To make his character's limp appear authentic in 2 Fast 2 Furious, he placed a rock in his shoe during shooting
  • Began The Ludacris Foundation in 2001
  • The charity works to provide scholarships and educational programs in music and the arts
  • For his efforts, he received a key to the city of Atlanta
  • Has his own liquor line, Conjure Cognac

Awards

  • 2006Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
  • 2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2005Chicago Film Critics Association-Most Promising Performer: nominated

Relationships

  • Richard Pryor -- Cousin
  • Cadence Gaëlle -- Daughter
  • Cai Bridges -- Daughter
  • Karma Bridges -- Daughter
  • Tamika Fuller -- Ex-significant Other
  • Wayne Bridges -- Father
  • Roberta Shields -- Mother
  • Eudoxie Mbouguiengue -- Wife