Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris(/ˈluːdəkrɪs/), is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed his own record label, Disturbing tha Peace, in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album, Incognegro (1999), independently. After its single, "What's Your Fantasy" (featuring Shawnna), became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the album was re-released by Def Jam Recordings as his major label debut, Back for the First Time (2000). The latter album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and spawned his second top 40 single, "Southern Hospitality" (featuring Pharrell).
Ludacris' subsequent albums—Word of Mouf (2001), Chicken-n-Beer (2003) and The Red Light District (2004)—were each met with continued success, receiving multi-platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His fifth and sixth albums, Release Therapy (2006) and Theater of the Mind (2008), explored more serious subject matter than their predecessors. His seventh album, Battle of the Sexes (2010), featured a return to the more lighthearted tone of his earlier albums. Throughout his career, Ludacris has scored two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist: "Stand Up" (featuring Shawnna) and "Money Maker" (featuring Pharrell), as well as three singles which did so as a guest performer: Usher's "Yeah!" in 2004, Fergie's "Glamorous" in 2007, and Taio Cruz's "Break Your Heart" in 2009. The following year, he guest featured on Justin Bieber's single "Baby", which remains one of the highest-certified singles of all time in the United States.
Ludacris is named among the first Dirty South rappers to achieve mainstream success in the early 2000s. He is the recipient of three Grammy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics' Choice Award and an MTV Video Music Award. Outside of music, he has portrayed the character Tej Parker in the Fast & Furious film series—first appearing in its second film, 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). His other notable acting roles include Crash (2004), Gamer (2009), and New Year's Eve (2011). In 2021, he created and starred in the children's animated series Karma's World for Netflix. Ludacris is also a private pilot.
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Films (58)
Groove Tails
2027 · (voice)
Wicked: Una noche maravillosa
2025 · Self
Where's Usher?
2024 · Self
Un Noël pas comme les autres
2023 · Eddie Garrick
Fast & Furious X
2023 · Tej
Final del camino
2022 · Reggie Beaumont
You're Watching Video Music Box
2021 · Self (archive footage)
2021 World Series Champions: Atlanta Braves
2021 · Narrator
Adventures in Christmasing
2021 · Self
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 · Self
Fast & Furious 9
2021 · Tej Parker
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020 · Self
La Venganza de John Henry
2020 · Hell, Executive Producer
Drive Like Andretti
2019 · Self
Deion's Double Play
2019 · Narrator (voice)
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
2018 · Self
Le Dog Show
2018 · Max (voice)
The Ride
2018 · Eldridge Buultjens, Executive Producer
Fast & Furious 8
2017 · Tej Parker
The Art of Organized Noize
2016 · Self
Jim Henson's : Les secrets de Turkey Hollow
2015 · Narrator (voice)
Fast & Furious 7
2015 · Tej Parker
Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
2015 · Self
Justin Biebers Believe
2013 · Self
Fast & Furious 6
2013 · Tej Parker
So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert
2013 · Self
Jason Aldean: Night Train to Georgia
2013 · Self
Happy New Year
2011 · Brendan
Breakaway
2011 · Ludacris
Nothing But The Beat
2011 · Self
Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
2011 · Self
Biebermania!
2011 · Self
Fast & Furious 5
2011 · Tej Parker
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
2011 · Self
Sex Friends
2011 · Wallace
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
2010 · Self
Plies: Goon In the Trap
2010
Ultimate Game
2009 · Humanz Brother
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009 · Self (archive footage)
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
2009 · Self (archive footage)
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
2009 · Self (archive footage)
Max Payne
2008 · Jim Bravura
RockNRolla
2008 · Mickey
Ball Don't Lie
2008 · Julius
Frère Noël
2007 · DJ Donnie
Katt Williams: American Hustle
2007 · Ludacris
Hustle & Flow
2005 · Skinny Black
Ludacris - The Red Light District
2005 · Self, Music
Collision
2005 · Anthony
Lil' Pimp
2005 · Weathers (voice)
DJ Domination: World Domination
2004
Maxim: Hot Clips 2
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Groupies
2003
2 Fast 2 Furious
2003 · Tej Parker, Songs
Paper Chasers
2003
American Rap Stars
2002 · Self
The Wash
2001 · Customer
Limited Edition
Séries (55)
Celebrity Prank Wars
2023 · Self
Sherri
2022 · Self - Guest
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · Self
jeen-yuhs: La trilogie Kanye West
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Le monde de Karma
2021 · Conrad Grant (voice)
Ben & Jerry's: Clash of the Cones
2021 · Self
Luda Can't Cook
2021 · Self
Gone Mental with Lior
2020 · Self
VERZUZ
2020 · Self
Rhythm + Flow
2019 · Self - Judge
Desus & Mero
2019 · Self
Carpool Karaoke : la série
2017 · Self
Fear Factor
2017 · Self - Host
Beat Shazam
2017 · Self
Rising Star
2016 · Self - Expert
Inside the Label
2016
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
2016 · Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Guest
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015 · Self - Guest
Hot Ones
2015 · Self
Empire
2015 · Officer Mcknight
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self
Being Mary Jane
2013 · Terence Mitchell
Docteur La Peluche
2012 · Gus (voice)
Conan
2010 · Self
La La's Full Court Wedding
2010 · self
Mel B: It's a Scary World
2010 · Self
The Jay Leno Show
2009 · Self
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009 · Self - Musical Guest
Battleground Earth
2008
Eve
2003 · Rufus
Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
Comedy Central Roasts
2003 · Self
The New Tom Green Show
2003 · Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self, Self - Guest
Soul Food
2000 · Self
Diary
2000 · Self
New York Unité Spéciale
1999 · Darius Parker
Teen Choice Awards
1999 · Self - Host
Making the Video
1999
The View
1997 · Self
Le Daily Show
1996 · Self
MTV Europe Music Awards
1994 · Self - Host
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
HBO First Look
1992 · Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · Self, Self - Musical Guest
Les Simpson
1989 · Ludacris (voice)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self
MTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self
Entertainment Tonight
1981 · Self
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host & Musical Guest, Self - Musical Guest
American Music Awards
1974 · Self - Musical Guest, Self - Presenter
The Grammys
1959 · Self