Ludacris made his first appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show, and it was nothing short of entertaining. The rapper, also known as Chris “Luda” Bridges, revealed how he came up with his stage name, and Ellen insisted on calling him Luda throughout the interview.
Ellen expressed her admiration for Ludacris and his work in the movie Crash. She urged her audience to see the film, praising the smart script and the talented ensemble cast, which included Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Tandy Newton, and more. Ludacris was thrilled to hear Ellen’s glowing review and thanked her for the kind words.
During their conversation, Ludacris shared a bit about his background as a DJ in Atlanta. He started out by making rap promos for radio DJs and quickly gained attention for his skills. Since then, Ludacris has sold over 10 million records, establishing himself as a successful artist in the music industry.
Ludacris also talked about his recent trip to South Africa, where he became the first American artist to shoot a music video. He described the adventure of going on a safari and even petting a cheetah. Although the cheetah was leashed, Ludacris emphasized his love for living life on the edge.
The rapper mentioned that the video he filmed in South Africa is part of his album, “The Red Light District,” which was already available in stores. Fans could look forward to the release of the video as the third single from the album.
As the interview came to an end, Ellen expressed her admiration for Ludacris‘ talent and congratulated him on his success. She reminded her audience once again to go see Crash in theaters, emphasizing its relevance and thought-provoking narrative.
Ludacris‘s first appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show was undoubtedly a memorable one. His infectious energy and witty banter with Ellen made for an engaging interview. Fans of the rapper and the talk show alike were entertained by the lively conversation.
Originally aired on May 30, 2005
