Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris (/ˈluːdəkrɪs/, homophonous with 'ludicrous' in American English), is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia at age nine, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed his own record label, Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s, closing the decade with his debut album Incognegro (1999). The album was re-released as his major label debut, Back for the First Time (2000) upon signing with Def Jam Recordings. Its singles "Southern Hospitality" (featuring Pharrell) and "What's Your Fantasy" (featuring Shawnna), became top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Live with Kelly & Mark (2023)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 1x19: I Love Mom Week (May 11, 2023)
Celebrity Prank Wars (2023)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 1x05: Ludacris vs. Lil Jon (May 4, 2023)
Ben & Jerry's: Clash of the Cones (2021)
Guest starring as Guest
- Episode 1x02: Ice Cream Yum Yum (Aug 23, 2021)
GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2x282: John Boyd Jr., Jaclyn Moore, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges (Oct 21, 2021)
Rhythm + Flow (2019)
Starring as Judge
(10 episodes)
- Episode 2x10: Left It On The Floor (Dec 4, 2024)
- Episode 2x09: Stay Humble (Dec 4, 2024)
- Episode 2x08: Boss Up (Dec 4, 2024)
- Episode 2x07: Be Good or Be Great (Nov 27, 2024)
- Episode 2x06: Points for Originality (Nov 27, 2024)
- Episode 2x05: Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Rapper (Nov 27, 2024)
- Episode 2x04: Greatness Is Greatness (Nov 20, 2024)
- Episode 2x03: Secure Your Slot (Nov 20, 2024)
- Episode 2x02: Borderline Disrespectful (Nov 20, 2024)
- Episode 2x01: Opportunity Meets Preparation (Nov 20, 2024)
Today with Hoda & Jenna (2019)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(2 episodes)
- Episode 4x232: Justin Sylvester, Ludacris, Sabin Lomac, Jim Tselikis, Aubrey Plaza (Aug 11, 2022)
- Episode 3x198: Vin Diesel, John Cena, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Ken Jeong (Jun 24, 2021)
Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 1x14: Tyrese Gibson & Ludacris (Oct 3, 2017)
Beat Shazam (2017)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 4x02: Beat Shazam Celebrity Challenge! (Jun 10, 2021)
Live with Kelly & Ryan (2017)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2x118: Ludacris, Constance Zimmer (Feb 20, 2018)
The Red Nose Day Special (2015)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2016-05-26: The Red Nose Day Special (May 26, 2016)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2017-11-15: Kim Kardashian West, Ludacris, Amy Shark (Nov 15, 2017)
- Episode 2017-04-26: Ludacris, Elisabeth Moss, Eugenio Derbez, the Head and the Heart (Apr 26, 2017)
Hot Ones (2015)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode S23 Special: Ludacris Gets Fired Up While Eating Spicy Wings (Apr 18, 2024)
iHeart Radio Music Awards (2014)
Starring as Host
- Episode 2024-04-01: The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards (Apr 1, 2024)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2015-03-29: The 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards (Mar 29, 2015)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2015-04-01: Ludacris, Charlie Cox, Dead Sara (Apr 1, 2015)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2021-05-13: Keegan-Michael Key, Zoey Deutch, Conway the Machine ft. J.I.D & Ludacris (May 13, 2021)
- Episode 2015-03-26: Alan Cumming, Carey Mulligan, Ludacris (Mar 26, 2015)
Being Mary Jane (2013)
Guest starring as Terrence
- Episode 1x06: Exposed (Feb 11, 2014) [Special Guest Star]
ARDYs: A Radio Disney Music Celebration (2013)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2018-06-23: The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards (Jun 23, 2018)
Conan (2010)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2021-03-10: Chris "Ludacris" Bridges (Mar 10, 2021)
- Episode 2017-04-12: Ludacris, Ariel Winter, Future Islands (Apr 12, 2017)
The Talk (2010)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2017-04-12: Ludacris, Nischelle Turner (Apr 12, 2017)
Made in Hollywood (2005)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 17x06: Hollywood at Home: After We Fell, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Karma's World, Hard Luck Love Song (Oct 16, 2021)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2017-04-11: Chelsea Handler, Ludacris (Apr 11, 2017)
- Episode 2014-05-12: Eric Stonestreet, Ludacris (May 12, 2014)
- Episode 2006-09-29: Ashton Kutcher, Ludacris (Sep 29, 2006)
Comedy Central Roasts (2003)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2015-03-30: Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber (Mar 30, 2015)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2021-07-06: Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Kim Fields, Merry Clayton, guest host Wanda Sykes (Jul 6, 2021)
- Episode 2016-05-19: Magic Johnson, Ludacris & Ciara, Ariana Grande (May 19, 2016)
Last Call with Carson Daly (2002)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2017-05-22: Ludacris, the Menzingers, Troian Bellisario (May 22, 2017)
Teen Choice Awards (1999)
Starring as Host
- Episode 2015-08-16: The 2015 Teen Choice Awards (Aug 16, 2015)
The View (1997)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(2 episodes)
- Episode 27x53: Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, Ludacris (Nov 16, 2023)
- Episode 26x158: Chris Tucker, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges (May 11, 2023)
Billboard Music Awards (1990)
Starring as Host
(4 episodes)
- Episode 2017-05-21: Billboard Music Awards 2017 (May 21, 2017)
- Episode 2016-05-22: Billboard Music Awards 2016 (May 22, 2016)
- Episode 2015-05-17: Billboard Music Awards 2015 (May 17, 2015)
- Episode 2014-05-18: Billboard Music Awards 2014 (May 18, 2014)
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (1987)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2012-03-31: Kids' Choice Awards 2012 (Mar 31, 2012)
- Episode 2006-04-01: Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2006 (Apr 1, 2006)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Ludacris
(4 episodes)
- Episode S40 Special: Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary (Feb 15, 2015)
- Episode 34x09: Tim McGraw / Ludacris, T-Pain (Nov 22, 2008)
- Episode 32x06: Ludacris (Nov 18, 2006)
- Episode 30x10: Paul Giamatti / Ludacris & Sum 41 (Jan 22, 2005)
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (1972)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2023-12-31: Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024 - Part 1 (Dec 31, 2023)
Super Bowl (1967)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2024-02-11: Super Bowl LVIII - Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers (Feb 11, 2024)
Grammy Awards (1959)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2022-04-03: The 64th Annual Grammy Awards (Apr 3, 2022)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as Ludacris
- Episode 2006-03-05: The 78th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 5, 2006)