Ludacris
Appearance
Ludacris | |
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![]() Ludacris performing in 2021 | |
Born | Christopher Brian Bridges September 11, 1977 Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
Other names |
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Citizenship |
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Occupations |
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Years active | 1998–present |
Spouse |
Eudoxie Mbouguiengue
(m. 2014) |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Richard Pryor (second cousin once removed) Rain Pryor (third cousin) Monica (cousin) |
Awards | Full list |
Musical career | |
Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | |
Website | theludacrisfoundation |
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
[change | change source]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
Filmography
[change | change source]Movie
[change | change source]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
[change | change source]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
[change | change source]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
[change | change source]Year | Title |
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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
[change | change source]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Fast & Furious: Supercharged | Tej Parker | Universal Studios Orlando |
Theater
[change | change source]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2023 | How to Dance in Ohio | producer | Belasco Theater |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Ludacris Introduces: Disturbing the Peace". August 14, 2002.
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