Ludacris

Ludacris
Ludacris performing in 2024
Born
Christopher Brian Bridges

(1977-09-11) September 11, 1977
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Other names
  • Chris Lova Lova
  • Luda
  • Velvet Jones
  • Bronze Bridges[1]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • music executive
  • actor
Years active1998–present
Spouse
Eudoxie Mbouguiengue
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(m. 2014)​
Children4
RelativesRichard Pryor (second cousin once removed)
Rain Pryor (third cousin)
Monica (cousin)
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresSouthern hip-hop
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Websitetheludacrisfoundation.org

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (/ˈluːdəkrɪs/), is an American rapper and actor. From 1998 to 1999, he studied music management at Georgia State University. In 2004 he rapped on the Usher single "Yeah!"

Discography

Main article: Ludacris discography

Studio albums

  • Incognegro (1999)
  • 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 (2015)

Soundtracks

  • Karma's World Official Soundtrack (2021)

Filmography

Movie

Year Title Role Notes
2001 The Wash Customer
2003 2 Fast 2 Furious Tej Parker
2004 Crash Anthony
Lil' Pimp Weathers (voice) Video
2005 Hustle & Flow Skinny Black
2007 The Bros. Himself
American Hustle Himself Video
Fred Claus DJ Donnie
2008 Ball Don't Lie Julius
RocknRolla Mickey
Max Payne Jim Bravura
2009 Gamer Humanz Brother
2011 No Strings Attached Wallace
Fast Five Tej Parker
Breakaway Himself
New Year's Eve Brendan Nolan
2013 Fast & Furious 6 Tej Parker
2015 Furious 7 Tej Parker
Turkey Hollow Narrator TV movie
2017 The Fate of the Furious Tej Parker
2018 The Ride Eldridge Buultjens
Show Dogs Max (voice)
2020 John Henry Hell
2021 F9 Tej Parker
2022 End of the Road Reggie
2023 Fast X Tej Parker
Dashing Through the Snow Eddie Garrick

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002 MTV Cribs Himself Episode: "Episode #4.21"
Top of the Pops Himself Episode: "Episode #39.24"
Soul Food Himself Episode: "Tonight at Noon"
2003 $2 Bill Himself Episode: "DMX, Method Man and Ludacris"
2004 Chappelle's Show Himself Episode: "The Love Contract & True Hollywood Stories: Rick James"
It's Showtime at the Apollo Himself Episode: "Ciara with Petey Pablo/I-20 feat. Ludacris"
2004–08 Saturday Night Live Himself Recurring Guest
2005 Driven Himself Episode: "Kanye West"
Crank Yankers Himself (voice) Episode: "Episode #3.13" & "#3.19"
Eve Rufus Episode: "Stay Tuned"
2006 Making the Video Himself Episode: "Ludacris: Money Maker"
Diary Himself Episode: "Ludacris"
House Band Himself Episode: "Ludacris"
2006–07 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Darius Parker Episode: "Venom" & "Screwed"
2007 So You Think You Can Dance Himself Episode: "Top 16 Results"
The Simpsons Himself (voice) Episode: "You Kent Always Say What You Want"
2008 Robot Chicken Himself (voice) Episode: "Monstourage"
Battleground Earth Himself/Host Main Host
2009 Played by Fame Himself Episode: "Luda's Outstanding Balance"
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory Himself Recurring Guest: Season 2
2010 Sprite Step Off Himself Main Guest
When I Was 17 Himself Episode: "Episode #1.2"
Funk Flex Full Throttle Himself Episode: "Episode #1.6" & "#1.8"
La La's Full Court Wedding Himself Episode: "Last Minute Details"
Lay It Down Himself Episode: "Ludacris"
Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business Himself Episode: "It's a Celebration"
2013 Behind the Music Himself Episode: "Ludacris"
Criss Angel Believe Himself Episode: "Blind"
2014–17 Billboard Music Awards Himself/Co-Host Main Co-Host
2014 Being Mary Jane Terrence Mitchell Episode: "Exposed"
Rising Star Himself/Expert Main Judge
2015 Comedy Central Roast Himself/Roaster Episode: "Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber"
Teen Choice Awards Himself/Co-Host Main Co-Host
Empire Officer McKnight Episode: "Without a Country"
2016 Celebrity Sweat Himself Episode: "Celebrity Sweat with Eric the Trainer at Super Bowl"
Inside the Label Himself Episode: "Disturbing Tha Peace"
2017 My Houzz Himself Episode: "Chris "Ludacris" Bridges' Surprise Home Makeover"
Best Cover Ever Himself Episode: "Jason Derulo"
Doc McStuffins Gus (voice) Episode: "Get-Well Gus Gets Well/Triceratops Trouble"
2017–18 Fear Factor Himself/Host Main Host
2018 Wild 'n Out Himself/Team Captain Episode: "Ludacris/Denzel Curry"
2020 30 for 30 Himself Episode: "Vick Part 1"
Gone Mental with Lior Himself Episode: "Ludacris"
2021 The Price Is Right Himself Episode: "With Ludacris"
Beat Shazam Himself/Celebrity Player Episode: "Beat Shazam Celebrity Challenge!"
Ben & Jerry's Clash of the Cones Himself Episode: "Ice Cream Yum Yum"
Celebrity Game Face Himself Episode: "Rapper's Delight"
Karma's World Conrad Grant (voice) Main Cast
2022 Luda Can't Cook Himself Main Cast
2023 Top Chef Himself Episode: "Street Food Fight"
Celebrity Prank Wars Himself Episode: "Ludacris V. Lil Jon"

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Def Jam Vendetta Himself Playable character
2004 Def Jam: Fight for NY Himself Playable character
2006 Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover Himself Playable character
NBA Ballers: Phenom Himself
2007 Def Jam: Icon Himself Playable character
2015 Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious Tej Parker Voice role

Documentary

Year Title
2003 Paper Chasers
2004 The Industry
2005 Ludacris: The Red Light District
2007 The Heart of the Game
Ludacris: The Southern Smoke: Unauthorized
2017 Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated

Theme park attractions

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Fast & Furious: Supercharged Tej Parker Universal Studios Orlando

Theater

Year Title Role Notes
2023 How to Dance in Ohio producer Belasco Theater

References

  1. ↑ "Ludacris Introduces: Disturbing the Peace". August 14, 2002.

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