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News Articles: Ludacris

The gazebo and band shell at Glover Park in Marietta Square in a 2017 photo.

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Love holiday movies? Spot these Georgia locations in 'Dashing Through the Snow' and 6 more

From the Atlanta skyline to Dahlonega's town square and the St. Simons Lighthouse, Georgia landmarks star in a long list of holiday productions.

December 05, 2023
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In this Feb. 8, 2004 file photo, OutKast members Big Boi and Andre 3000 pose in front of the three awards they won at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. In 2004 OutKast's double album, “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," was the second rap album to win album of the year.

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A history of hip-hop in Georgia: From Jack the Rapper to 'rap's epicenter'

Hip-hop may have originated in New York, but the genre now finds many of its current hitmakers in Georgia. And there are at least 50 important moments in hip-hop involving the state's artists, record labels or just events that happened here.

August 11, 2023
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  • Sonia Murray
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Atlanta's Ludacris has the No. 1 spot at the movies — and a new star in Hollywood

"I don’t want it if it's not authentic," Ludacris said. "If it's not organic, then I don't want any parts of it. That's just who I am. And I want to feel like I earned it. And I'm [going to] be honest with y'all — today I feel like I earned it!" (And Ludacris declared that before his Fast X made $320 million worldwide; securing the second-biggest global opening weekend of the year.)

May 22, 2023
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  • Sonia Murray
Atlanta musician and actor Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges stars in a video to promote a new 'City Connect' uniform in honor of late baseball star Hank Aaron.

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Braves unveil 'City Connect' jersey in video featuring Billye Aaron and Ludacris

The Atlanta Braves debuted a new jersey this week in a splashy video featuring actor and rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. The uniform's Nike design is a throwback to the 1970s heyday of baseball legend Henry 'Hank' Aaron, whose wife Billye makes a heartfelt cameo in the short film.

March 28, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his deputy Gabriel Sterling testify on June 21, 2022 at the US House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

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Georgia Today: Secretary of State subpoenaed, open enrollment, AAA forecasts holiday travel

On the Tuesday Dec. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia’s Secretary of State has been subpoenaed, the deadline for open market insurance enrollment nears, and AAA says people are going to do a lot of traveling this holiday season.

December 13, 2022
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
Rapper and actor Ludacris, right, smiles with a student who received new shoes at Miles Intermediate Elementary School in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

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Ludacris, Mercedes-Benz grant holiday wishes with new shoes

Ludacris and Mercedes-Benz have surprised schoolchildren in Atlanta with more than 500 new pairs of shoes just in time for the holidays.

December 08, 2022
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Record producer Chaka Zulu looks through material on Sept. 2, 2008, in Atlanta. Zulu, who manages rap star and actor Ludacris, faces a murder charge in Atlanta in connection with a June shooting. Police reports show that Chaka Zulu, whose legal name is Ahmed Obafemi, turned himself in to face charges Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

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Hurt in June shooting, Ludacris' manager faces murder charge

The manager for the rapper Ludacris faces a murder charge in Atlanta in connection with a June shooting. Police reports show that Chaka Zulu, whose legal name is Ahmed Obafemi, turned himself in to face charges Tuesday.

September 20, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Hip-hop artist Ludacris performs at halftime during an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.

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Roll Call For Rollout: GSU Course Teaches Law Students About The 'Legal Life Of Ludacris'

This fall, Georgia State College of Law University is offering "The Legal Life of Ludacris" — a course examining the strategic legal decisions and...

June 24, 2020
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  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Ludacris and Eudoxie Bridges pose for a photo on the red carpet at the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Atlanta.

Ludacris Partners With Beyond Meat To Feed 1 Million Plus

Atlanta-based rapper and actor Ludacris is collaborating with Beyond Meat to donate and distribute more than 1 million plant-based burgers over 30 days...

April 29, 2020
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  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Ludacris poses in the press room at the Billboard Music Awards 2016 in Las Vegas.

Musician Ludacris Seeks To Mentor Georgia State Students

Atlanta music mogul and Georgia State University alumnus Chris Bridges – known professionally as Ludacris – will be an artist-in-residence for the...

October 15, 2019
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  • Kenny Murry
Ludacris performs at Supafest 2012 in Sydney, Australia. The Atlanta rapper turned 42 on Wednesday.

Music Minute: Atlanta's Own Ludacris Turns 42

Today’s music minute features one of the original dirty south rappers, Atlanta's own Ludacris. Born Christopher Bridges on this day in 1977, Ludacris...

September 11, 2019
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  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Jermaine Dupri, left, and Ludacris perform onstage at the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest at the State Farm Arena on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta.

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Welcome To Atlanta: The Club Scene That Promoted A New Hip-Hop Capital

When it comes to hip-hop, Atlanta boasts some big names: CeeLo, T.I., Ludacris, André 3000, Big Boi, Killer Mike, and the list goes on...and on. And...

April 10, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

The Red Bull Music Academy Heads To Atlanta

The Red Bull Music Academy's RBMA Radio lands in Atlanta this week. It's a six-day event with lectures, workshops, and live broadcasts. It features...

August 18, 2016
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  • Taylor Gantt

The Breakroom: Ludacris' Big Pay Day, Lemonade, And Why Can't The Braves Win

We’re joined by our Friday panel in The Breakroom to discuss and debate the week’s news. We talk about the University of Georgia paying Ludacris a huge...

April 29, 2016
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  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Linda Chen

The Breakroom: Ludacris' Big Pay Day, Lemonade, And Why Can't The Braves Win

We’re joined by our Friday panel in The Breakroom to discuss and debate the week’s news. We talk about the University of Georgia paying Ludacris a huge...

April 29, 2016
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  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Linda Chen
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