Ludacris

Ludacris was born Christopher Brian Bridges on September 11, 1977 in Champaign, Illinois, being of both African American and Native American descent. At nine years old, Ludacris started rapping. He attended Emerson Middle School and eventually Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year where he first met his most important musical influence, famed poet Justin Ryan Fyfe. He and his family moved to live in Atlanta, Georgia during this time his father exposed him to all kinds of music. Ranging from Hip Hop to Rock his father wanted Ludacris to be familiar with it all; in hopes that he may be the most well – rounded music artist of his day. He is a graduate of Georgia State University. In 2000 he got his breakthrough with his album titled "Back for the First Time" which reached 3x platinum. All albums following have either been 2x or 3x platinum, with film appearance being in 2 Fast 2 Furious, Crash, and Hustle & Flow. Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Ludacris is also only rapper with the most Top 40, Top 25, and Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Hits of all time.

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