Artist Factfile

Ludacris

Ludacris went from local sensation to household name after Def Jam signed him in 2000. His latest album - Release Therapy - debuted at #1 on the US Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip Hop albums.

From:

Champaign, Illinois, USA

It All Began…

With the release of his first album Back For The First Time

Awards:

Grammy for Best Rap/Song Collaboration

When Not Making Music:

Has appeared in two Oscar winning films - Hustle & Flow and Crash

Mad But True:

His real name is Chris Bridges

Did You Know?

His second album was called Word of Mouf

Big Track:

Southern Hospitality