The Evolution Of Ludacris

Ludacris - Ludacris began his rap career as a radio personality turned emcee.

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Ludacris - Ludacris began his rap career as a radio personality turned emcee.

Ludacris & Jay-Z - Ludacris poses with Jay-Z in 2001.

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Ludacris & Jay-Z - Ludacris poses with Jay-Z in 2001.

Ludacris - By 2002, Luda was well on his way with Back For The First Time and his 2001 release Word Of Mouf spawing smashes like "What's Your Fantasy" and "Move B*tch."

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Ludacris - By 2002, Luda was well on his way with Back For The First Time and his 2001 release Word Of Mouf spawing smashes like "What's Your Fantasy" and "Move B*tch."

Ludacris - Ludacris was becoming known for his hyped stage show and rocked the crowd at the 2002 BET Awards.

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Ludacris - Ludacris was becoming known for his hyped stage show and rocked the crowd at the 2002 BET Awards.

Ludacris and Nas - Luda and Nas pose for a flick during the release party of his 4th studio album Chicken & Beer.

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Ludacris and Nas - Luda and Nas pose for a flick during the release party of his 4th studio album Chicken & Beer.

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Ludacris - During this time, Luda cut his teeth as an actor when he appeared in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

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Ludacris - During this time, Luda cut his teeth as an actor when he appeared in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Ludacris - Luda's wild videos hit a high when he dropped "Get Back" in 2004.

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Ludacris - Luda's wild videos hit a high when he dropped "Get Back" in 2004.

Ludacris - 2004 appeared to be a huge year for Luda as he appeared on Usher's Lil Jon produced smash single "Yeah."

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Ludacris - 2004 appeared to be a huge year for Luda as he appeared on Usher's Lil Jon produced smash single "Yeah."

Ludacris and Bobby Valentino - Luda and Bobby V take some photos during the release party of Luda's Red Light District album.

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Ludacris and Bobby Valentino - Luda and Bobby V take some photos during the release party of Luda's Red Light District album.

LUdacris & Larenz Tate - People took Luda's acting ability seriously after appearing in the Oscar Award winning Crash.

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LUdacris & Larenz Tate - People took Luda's acting ability seriously after appearing in the Oscar Award winning Crash.

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Luda & Friends - Luda was bitten yet again by the acting bug and appeared in the acclaimed Hustle & Flow later in 2005.

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Luda & Friends - Luda was bitten yet again by the acting bug and appeared in the acclaimed Hustle & Flow later in 2005.

Ludacris - Luda would shock the world with a more mature look as he chopped off the braids in 2006.

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Ludacris - Luda would shock the world with a more mature look as he chopped off the braids in 2006.

Ludacris, Terrance & Rocsi - Ludacris appeared on 106 & Park to promote his critically acclaimed 2006 album Release Therapy.

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Ludacris, Terrance & Rocsi - Ludacris appeared on 106 & Park to promote his critically acclaimed 2006 album Release Therapy.

Ludacris - Luda's career had come full circle as he took home Grammys for Best Album of the Year and Best Rap Song.

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Ludacris - Luda's career had come full circle as he took home Grammys for Best Album of the Year and Best Rap Song.

Ludacris, Nelly & Snoop - Luda appears on the final episode on TRL as he prepares to release his 6th album Theater of the Mind.

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Ludacris, Nelly & Snoop - Luda appears on the final episode on TRL as he prepares to release his 6th album Theater of the Mind.

Ludacris - From an Atlanta radio personality to a full blown actor and artist, Luda has truly evolved into on of the brightest stars in Hip-Hop.

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Ludacris - From an Atlanta radio personality to a full blown actor and artist, Luda has truly evolved into on of the brightest stars in Hip-Hop.