The Evolution of Ludacris

Happy 35th birthday to the rap superstar.

Star Status - Luda released Back for the First Time, a revamped version of Incognegro, in 2000. The LP has sold 3 million albums to date.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Scene Stealer - With a multi-platinum album under his belt, Luda became one of the most sought after MCs in the game. His cameos in songs like Missy's "One Minute Man," LL Cool J's "Fatty Girl" and Ciara's "Oh" stand as some of the most memorable guest verses in hip hop history.(Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
A Changed Mane - Luda cut his cornrows six years into the game. His Release Therapy album is the first one to be released without his trademark look.(Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Critically Acclaimed - Not exactly the typical critics' choice, Luda won his first Grammy as a solo artist in 2007. He won Best Rap Song for "Money Maker" and Best Rap Album for "Release Therapy."(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)Entrepreneur - It ain't no fun if the homies can't have none. Luda's Disturbing Tha Peace Records has put out albums from Chingy, Field Mob, Shawnna and I-20. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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Scene Stealer - With a multi-platinum album under his belt, Luda became one of the most sought after MCs in the game. His cameos in songs like Missy's "One Minute Man," LL Cool J's "Fatty Girl" and Ciara's "Oh" stand as some of the most memorable guest verses in hip hop history.(Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

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