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News Articles: Ludacris

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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By:
  • 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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  • Associated Press
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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By:
  • 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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By:
  • 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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By:
  • 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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  • Music

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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By:
  • 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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By:
  • 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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By:
  • 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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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Linda Chen
Canton Jones is a singer and pastor of the Free Life church in Jonesboro, Georgia. He also appears on the Oxygen TV reality series, Preachers of Atlanta.

Georgia Playlist: Canton Jones

Georgia pastor and singer Canton Jones appears on the Oxygen TV reality series, Preachers of Atlanta. Jones added two more songs to our Georgia Playlist...

April 21, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

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