After dropping six solo alums—five of which have garnered platinum sales—Ludacris must be ready for a break. But the prolific rapper has proven tireless, simultaneously establishing a career as a respected thespian. Crossover trailblazers Queen Latifah, Will Smith and Ice Cube welcomed him into the big screen, and well-regarded actors such as Thandie Newton and Samuel L. Jackson have complimented his work. He is ready for his close-up.
Known in Hollywood by his birth name, Chris Brigdes, the rapper/actor, who made his film debut in 2001’s The Wash, is beginning to reap the spoils of joining cinema’s A-list. Director Guy Ritchie personally requested him for his London heist movie RocknRolla. In addition to that role, Bridges appears in Max Payne and the independent project Ball Don’t Lie. He is also focusing on his seventh album, Theater of the Mind, which drops October 21. Lights, camera, and action!
Want to read more of GIANT’s Q&A with Luda? Check out the October/November issue of GIANT!
