Ludacris is an American rapper, film actor, CEO, and founder of Disturbing Tha Peace Records. He is also a father, husband, restaurateur and philanthropist. Do you want to know who his wife is, how many children he has, what is his net worth, age and other quick facts about the famous rapper? So keep reading…
Ludacris Biography, Age
The rapper was born Christopher Brian Bridges on September 11, 1977, to Wayne Brian Bridges and Roberta Shield. He was born in Champaign, Illinois, the only child of his parents. Perhaps this explains his attachment to them both even after they parted ways. He is African American and also has Native American heritage. Ludacris attended a handful of secondary schools. He began his education at Emerson Middle School in Oak Park before spending a year at Oak Park and River Forest High School. He also attended Centerville High School for a year and then Banneker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, where he eventually graduated. In 1995, Ludacris enrolled at Georgia State University and enrolled in a music management program. He finished in 1999.
After moving to Atlanta with his mother, his divorce from his father, he had greater musical exposure. Although he started rapping since the age of nine, his move to Atlanta at the age of twelve allowed him to join a rap group, Loudmouth Hooligans. Ludacris interned at Hot 107.9 (formerly Hot 97.5) in Atlanta, where he later worked as a DJ before beginning to record his debut album, Incognegro, in 1998.
What is his net worth?
Ludacris net worth comes not only from his music but also from his roles in blockbuster movies and sponsorships. The rapper has already released eight studio albums. His debut album Back for the First Time (Incognegro) came out in 2000 and it was a breakthrough as the album went 3x platinum and 1x gold. His other works include Word of Mouf (2001), Chicken-n-beer (2003), The Red Light District (2004), Liberation Therapy (2006), Theater of the Mind (2008) , Battle of the Sexes (2010) and Ludaversal (2015). He is currently working on a ninth album, so watch the space. He has directed (and featured in) 88 music videos. He’s also featured in numerous TV shows and movies, including the Fast and Furious franchise. In 2018, he was ranked among the richest rappers in the world with an estimated net worth of $31 million.
