Ludacris

Rapper and actor; starred in Fast & Furious

Ludacris - Rapper and actor; starred in Fast & Furious
Born

September 11th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the hip-hop scene, this artist released several successful albums, including 'Back for the First Time' and 'Chicken-n-Beer'. Transitioning into acting, roles in the 'Fast & Furious' film series garnered widespread recognition. In addition to music and film, produced for various artists and contributed to numerous projects in the entertainment industry.

Released multiple Grammy-awarded albums

Starred in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise

Produced hits for other artists

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