Ludacris Breaks Down His Most Iconic Tracks | GQ

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  • "Sometimes I forget how many records I got." Ludacris breaks down his most iconic tracks, including "What's Your Fantasy," "Southern Hospitality," "Area Codes," "Rollout (My Business)," "Move B***h," "Act a Fool," "Stand Up," "Welcome to Atlanta," Justin Bieber's "Baby," Fergie's "Glamorous," "Runaway Love," "My Chick Bad" and "All I Do Is Win."
    Director: Robert Miller
    Director of Photography: Xavi Portillo
    Editor: Graham Mooney
    Guest: Ludacris
    Producer: Jean-Luc Lukunku
    Talent Booker: Meredith Judkins
    Camera Operator: Lauren Pruitt
    Audio: Michael Guggino
    Production Assistant: Rowmel Findley
    Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
    Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
    Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
    Assistant Editor: Courtney Karwal
    00:00 Ludacris - Iconic Tracks
    00:10 What's Your Fantasy
    01:29 Southern Hospitality
    02:43 Area Codes
    03:52 Rollout (My Business)
    05:00 Move B***h
    06:06 Act a Fool
    08:19 Stand Up
    10:49 Welcome to Atlanta
    11:41 Yeah!
    12:28 Baby (Justin Bieber)
    13:29 Glamorous
    15:13 Runaway Love
    17:43 My Chick Bad
    19:18 All I Do Is Win
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  • @Jerm408502
    @Jerm408502 ปีที่แล้ว +3761

    One of the most underappreciated rappers of his generation. Due to his videos and unique flows people dismiss him when it comes to having actual bars and being a great MC.

    • @originalJoeKing
      @originalJoeKing ปีที่แล้ว +120

      Who remembers when he made his theater of the mind album which was a purposeful attempt at showing the people that he had bars that were to be respected? He was demanding his respect. To prove this point, he even featured top rappers of the game back then to show people that he could go toe to toe with them.

    • @dawkinsco6298
      @dawkinsco6298 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agreed 👍🏿

    • @duffydon1741
      @duffydon1741 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Nah, i respectfully disagree with this comment!! The opposite is true!

    • @GerriDobbsOfficial
      @GerriDobbsOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Ur just repeating what Jay Z said recently lol

    • @MyOwnVoucherEverywhere
      @MyOwnVoucherEverywhere ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@originalJoeKing Runaway Love with Mary J Blige, MVP with DJ Premier, Virgo with Nas and Doug E Fresh…
      Luda was on a MISSION

  • @busterbruns
    @busterbruns ปีที่แล้ว +1870

    Growing up in the early 00s, Ludacris was the soundtrack to so many middle-high school times. Glad he's still thriving

  • @Gabe1stt
    @Gabe1stt ปีที่แล้ว +704

    Ludacris is hands down a legend. His music was influential to the culture in the early 2000’s!

    • @orangeslices990
      @orangeslices990 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      My favorite was, “Saturday!”

    • @dudesupremeX
      @dudesupremeX 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Bro built different. He deserves all types flowers. Just one of the GOATs

    • @Leandro-X.2024
      @Leandro-X.2024 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@orangeslices990Played that every Saturday morning, spiritually 😂

    • @mocolate.chuffin.1
      @mocolate.chuffin.1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@orangeslices990yesss also cry babies (oh no) that one has so many quotable lyrics 😌 I just love Luda

    • @thevillagehiddeninthememes1836
      @thevillagehiddeninthememes1836 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@dudesupremeXabsolutely I wish he would make some more music

  • @LLusion
    @LLusion ปีที่แล้ว +368

    never understood the Ludicris slander. truly a pioneer

    • @thevillagehiddeninthememes1836
      @thevillagehiddeninthememes1836 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Luda is still severely underrated people should put some more respec on his name and I wish he would make more music

    • @Reverend-Race-Horsey
      @Reverend-Race-Horsey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      He's next to Tupac to me! My favs are Fantasy and Splash WaterFalls 🌊 💦

  • @matt_valentine
    @matt_valentine ปีที่แล้ว +1011

    I've always appreciated Luda's clear, powerful voice and aggressive delivery as a rapper. Lots of charisma as an actor, too. Talented dude.

    • @jrose1999
      @jrose1999 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I never knew how much I appreciated how clear Luda raps until mumble rap came along 😂😂

    • @BuckeyeM80
      @BuckeyeM80 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He was heavily influenced by Redman and it shows

    • @sammymobs3889
      @sammymobs3889 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And he doesn’t think himself so serious like a busts in the videos. His videos were always dope

    • @MfGreezy
      @MfGreezy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I grew up listening to him on radio. I remember he premiered his song on his own show during a segment called Rush it or Flush it

    • @Kiyan3100
      @Kiyan3100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@MfGreezylink?

  • @kourtniwippel6141
    @kourtniwippel6141 ปีที่แล้ว +586

    Everyone talks about other celebs not aging, this dude does not age.

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      True

    • @LxrdKhuFu
      @LxrdKhuFu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💀

    • @MODERN-GAMING-IS-TRASH
      @MODERN-GAMING-IS-TRASH ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Lmao I’m shocked fr, mf ACTUALLY looks the same 😂

    • @tville4358
      @tville4358 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Timeless music, timeless videos, Luda ages like fine wine

    • @chacesimpson2856
      @chacesimpson2856 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      those west african genes are amazing

  • @yvie9627
    @yvie9627 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    Ludacris MOST DEFINITELY understands the assignment. He has never had a bad verse. LEGEND!

    • @vjcosta11
      @vjcosta11 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      deadass

    • @jillisaacs8448
      @jillisaacs8448 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Exactly, like he is #1

    • @migueldevere8299
      @migueldevere8299 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I’ll stand on that, 10 toes down

  • @CallMeMicahT
    @CallMeMicahT ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Ludacris deserves his flowers. No artist is dropping even close to this amount of classics, especially on one record.

  • @DS_IndustrieZ
    @DS_IndustrieZ ปีที่แล้ว +720

    He was one of the select few like OutKast that had lyrical drip. And was successful just off skill and not glorification of violence, dope, funny dances. Yet stayed relevant before, during. After, trap, bubblegum,snap and until this day

    • @LuckyDineroTv
      @LuckyDineroTv ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agree bro his considered a goat idk what nobody say 🔥🔥🔥

    • @danielland3767
      @danielland3767 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

    • @jgram4322
      @jgram4322 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@leoroth7769 lol was about to name Move B***h and Slap

  • @TyyyJr
    @TyyyJr ปีที่แล้ว +949

    Keep in mind this video still didn’t even include hits like How Low, Get Back, Georgia, etc. Ludacris is a legend and deserves his Grammy status and Walk of Fame star🙏🏽

    • @bradbykevin
      @bradbykevin ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Saturday (Oh oh)

    • @jttfffffffffffff
      @jttfffffffffffff ปีที่แล้ว +38

      money maker

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was missed

    • @indiashante1560
      @indiashante1560 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Splash Waterfalls lol😊

    • @nunocruz2360
      @nunocruz2360 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Even some features like Ciara’s Oh, Made you look remix, lovers and friends, the joints he did with Missy Elliott

  • @kizzychiz
    @kizzychiz ปีที่แล้ว +128

    This man's impact and legacy on rap music cannot be denied.

  • @foxygrandpa864
    @foxygrandpa864 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    I remember as a kid watching the "Runaway Love" music video and just bawling my eyes out. Him in Mary J. should've won an award for that song.

    • @kenyattatucker1279
      @kenyattatucker1279 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I love this song

    • @laurengonzalez2434
      @laurengonzalez2434 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Definitely! It was the most emotional song and video of that year!

    • @BrandonTLuong
      @BrandonTLuong 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bawled too. So impactful and I never realized Keke was the kid in it until now!

    • @blackie126
      @blackie126 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jerry?

  • @Viddough
    @Viddough ปีที่แล้ว +273

    No one did visuals like ludacris,very unique.

    • @h.m.5724
      @h.m.5724 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Busta and Missy did before Luda kid

    • @himdotcom
      @himdotcom ปีที่แล้ว +22

      ​@@h.m.5724 I'm glad I didn't have to say it.

    • @ReyDaRza
      @ReyDaRza ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Too bad we never got that video with all 3 of em in it.

    • @melvinhhcp3615
      @melvinhhcp3615 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@ReyDaRzaLuda was in Busta's Break Ya Neck video. Missy was in Busta's Touch It video.

    • @AccentBwoy
      @AccentBwoy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@melvinhhcp3615u a legend in this music video thing

  • @Juilan8
    @Juilan8 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Could really make a Part 2 for him. Luda had the 2000s on lock. I was in elementary bumping his albums. He’s in my personal top 5 favorites for sure.

  • @austint19
    @austint19 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    He deserves every bit of his success. He's got so many bangers it's insane. They didnt even cover half of his tunes!

  • @3bladeninja21
    @3bladeninja21 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    He had that Missy Elliot-like aesthtic in a lot of his videos and music. Very unique.

    • @AHnnssy
      @AHnnssy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      More of a Bustah Rhymes

  • @finnegan.o3479
    @finnegan.o3479 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    He deserves all the blessings that come his way💯Respect that

  • @JustMesaMarie
    @JustMesaMarie ปีที่แล้ว +114

    So glad I grew up in an era with iconic artists with iconic artistic flows & videos like Ludacris, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, & Outkast! I appreciate artists like him so much, one of the reasons why I love music as much as I do now. I’m always happy to see his success and happy he finally got his Hollywood star, much deserved! Also I don’t think I knew that he began his career as a radio personality, I’ve always loved his voice, I can 100% see that!

    • @jayc5756
      @jayc5756 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly

    • @cheeling794
      @cheeling794 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yasss I remember my mom catching me listening to fantasy and she broke my CD in half😂😭

  • @the_drvideo
    @the_drvideo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    One thing I like about Luda is his positivity. He has a genuine positivity about everything. Plus he's amazing at making music

  • @InFaMOus187NYC
    @InFaMOus187NYC ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Pimpin all over the world is a classic too & Holiday inn wit Chingy as well .Luda does have hits for days, can’t deny it.

  • @Hellopleesh
    @Hellopleesh ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Stand Up will forever be one of the best rap songs ever produced. Just makes you wanna rap the whole thing ever single time.

  • @scottconnatser4626
    @scottconnatser4626 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    The level of humbleness Luda exudes is a breath of fresh air. He's very well spoken and just a down to earth kind of guy. I remember getting his first cd back in 99 or 2000 when I was 17 and just vibing to his music. Definitely one of the goats

  • @sleezywalk420
    @sleezywalk420 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    You know you are Ludacris fan when you just hear the sound and you could sing the whole lyrics 😂😂😂🔥

    • @youwish3439
      @youwish3439 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Facts and remember ever word like it came out yesterday

    • @itinavarait
      @itinavarait ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We can rap all his lyrics because he raps clear and understandable lmao

  • @Meowza08
    @Meowza08 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    SO underrated and always loved his style, voice, and lyrics. One of the best of all time!

  • @kpaggie
    @kpaggie 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    He seems genuinely nice, humble, and down to earth. “Fantasy” was a defining song among the Southern and local rap we listened to growing up. We thought he had such a fun and unique voice and delivery. I remember learning he was a radio DJ and thinking “of course!”

  • @1Dub79
    @1Dub79 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I’m Atlanta native. I admit I never bought a Luda album, but he had hits. He did his thang. His hits STAYED on the radio. Of course, me checking out this video is nostalgic in itself.

  • @rjmacready9828
    @rjmacready9828 ปีที่แล้ว +399

    Luda is so slept on, arguably the most underrated rapper of all time

    • @Khaleel85
      @Khaleel85 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      What are you talking about? He’s never been underrated

    • @kaws3076
      @kaws3076 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@Khaleel85 He’s rarely mentioned in anyone’s top

    • @MODERN-GAMING-IS-TRASH
      @MODERN-GAMING-IS-TRASH ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Khaleel85 When people say underrated, it’s usually a lot of people that don’t understand that concept lol because he is definitely underrated

    • @its_b_5337
      @its_b_5337 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Between him and Fab

    • @Zatchillac
      @Zatchillac ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you miss the part where he was talking about his Grammy's and other awards? How exactly is he "slept on"?

  • @Major98
    @Major98 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Why isn’t Ludacris considered in GOAT debates? Great rapper with versatile flows, massive hits, he was respected by his colleagues

    • @NSoutherland_WellnessMD
      @NSoutherland_WellnessMD ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I think the creativity in his videos is similar to Missy's. The two of them made videos that are different and memorable.

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      He's in my top 10, I always forget to put him in!

    • @emekakalu6355
      @emekakalu6355 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@NSoutherland_WellnessMD yeah a male missy

    • @Tressah
      @Tressah 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      he is top 20. his lyrical rhyme scheme is more basic. as a performer he is out of this world. Noone can doubt his amazing videos and albums.

    • @Graveworm8
      @Graveworm8 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He isn't considered because he makes club music rather than insane lyricism ..he a song oriented punch line rapper

  • @miketaz5548
    @miketaz5548 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Luda might be one of the best lyricist ever. He has bars for days!

  • @jessicarichter6436
    @jessicarichter6436 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    You know he’s impactful when just the intro starts and you sing along word for word every song they showed ❤️ iv always loved how clear & powerful he raps

  • @Vermyn_
    @Vermyn_ ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Now knowing that Ludacris wrote his best raps while inside his Acura Legend, I can see why the connection to his favorite car was so deep. He still drives it to this day!

  • @giltyascharged
    @giltyascharged ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Ludacris definitely a top 5 for me.. one of the best to ever do it. so unique.. punchlines are just so different. so many more songs he was featured on that didnt make this list.

  • @Gxldxn95
    @Gxldxn95 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    It's amazing seeing how far he's come. Legend. Much love, Luda

  • @samantaehardaway944
    @samantaehardaway944 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The fact that he writes so well in the car is amazing artistry

  • @Chris91794
    @Chris91794 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Extremely underrated, extremely under appreciated! Luda will always go down as being one of the goats! Period!

  • @archaydplays
    @archaydplays ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I love how he's gotten to the point where hes admitting he couldn't handle / didn't actually crave all the attention he was getting early on in his career. He seems so humble and thoughtful! Love ludacris

  • @smokejones4484
    @smokejones4484 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Ludacris was my childhood theme music. Truly one of the greatest MC ever. Lyrics, radio hits, videos he had them all on lock. Ruled the game for a solid 5 years, maybe more.

    • @willforeverpubg4235
      @willforeverpubg4235 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Remember went Luda came out 2001,Me and My nephew was chilling he had Luda’s back for the first time”That was me getting inducted to Luda music career.

  • @juangaona1520
    @juangaona1520 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    He can still make a hit. My first concert was a Ludacris concert back in '99.

  • @MikeyJae777
    @MikeyJae777 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Ludacris hands down has to be one of the most creative and versatile rappers ever. Not only could he rap & make catchy songs but the videos were on point too.

    • @brizzle711
      @brizzle711 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Listen to missy elliot lol

  • @Morjensful
    @Morjensful ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Loved his stuff. Also has an iconic voice.

    • @heavyhandsholmes.9494
      @heavyhandsholmes.9494 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's like the Rockness Monsta of the South, deep unique iconic voice.

  • @yianninikolaou4055
    @yianninikolaou4055 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Legend. Crazy how all these hits were so close to each other.

  • @Frieslick
    @Frieslick 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Luda is a proper OG. His discography is legendary. It's a shame they never touched on 'Money Maker,' peak Neptunes and murdered by Ludacris; and HOW could you ignore 'Silence of the lambs!?'

  • @MegaBlacky1991
    @MegaBlacky1991 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Whenever someone ask me my favorite rappers, I will always mention Ludacris. I listen to him everyday and for a period of time I listened to "Saturday" every single Saturday. He inspired me to learn my first rap lyrics. For me he is a hip hop legend and up there as one of the greatest

    • @rig.1
      @rig.1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sticky icky icky icky 😂😂😂❤❤❤

  • @dipsetny9291
    @dipsetny9291 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When I think about it. Ludacris has never dropped a bad single.

  • @originalJoeKing
    @originalJoeKing ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Who remembers when he made his theater of the mind album which was a purposeful attempt at showing the people that he had bars that were to be respected? He was demanding his respect. To prove this point, he even featured top rappers of the game back then to show people that he could go toe to toe with them.

  • @truckerdudexxl
    @truckerdudexxl ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Chicken and Beer was one of my 1st cds I had back in the day. That album and 2f2f changed my life, and I'll forever be grateful

  • @AlphaGOD1119
    @AlphaGOD1119 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Y’all definitely need to grab more rap and r&b artist and keep this series going

  • @jayskibeats1951
    @jayskibeats1951 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Definitely top10 of all time, this man’s style held its own for over a decade before he evolved with runaway love…

  • @MrUnpredictable187
    @MrUnpredictable187 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Luda is definitely one of my favorites he’s in my top 15 he’s so underrated and unique🔥every song he released was a major hit for the most Part! the most unappreciated artist of his generation for sure, but he’s a 🐐goat in my eyes he put on the south fr fr💯🫶much respect for ludachris🤴🏾

  • @NathanKJohnson
    @NathanKJohnson ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Ludacris has always been one of my favorites. In his peak, his songs were top notch and very few was on his level

  • @cashmo71
    @cashmo71 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The fact that this video is 21 minutes long speaks for itself. Underrated rapper. We need to give him his flowers

  • @OdeezyBaby18
    @OdeezyBaby18 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Luda was my favourite rapper growing up and his creativity and humour in his videos played a big part in who I am. Slap, Act a Fool and Splash Waterfalls are goated!

  • @iamhby
    @iamhby ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Salute to Luda, he’s an absolute legend. I saw him in concert in 2017, and if I’m not mistaken, he’s the only artist I’ve seen in concert who mid-set, had the crowd yell out various hits and verses they wanted to see him perform. Mind you, this was after he performed a lot of them, I think the only album cut he performed that day was “Blueberry Yum Yum.”

    • @corey7268
      @corey7268 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Luda deserves his flowers for sure

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite ปีที่แล้ว

      idk I remember that song being a hit too

    • @iamhby
      @iamhby ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@darkskinwhite It was a fan favorite song, but in terms of chart success, "Blueberry Yum Yum" wasn't a single off The Red Light District. "Get Back," "Number One Spot," "The Potion" and "Pimpin' All Over The World" were the singles on that album that charted. Fun fact though, the hook on "Blueberry Yum Yum" was written by Future.

  • @mysterygarageCA
    @mysterygarageCA 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He takes me back to my high school years. Loved the 2000’s.

  • @yodizzll
    @yodizzll ปีที่แล้ว +7

    been listening to Ludacris since high school, and i didnt fully realize how many absolute bangers he has put out until it was laid out infront of me.

  • @blamblamx2078
    @blamblamx2078 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Bars , creativity , great actor and so so much more. Complete legend. Love Luda and always will.

  • @MrTraveller.
    @MrTraveller. ปีที่แล้ว +71

    This was well made. Luda has so many hits & albums. Incredible to be reminded. Hopefully we get another new Luda album soon

  • @KENVAR08
    @KENVAR08 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My 1st ever favorite artist!! The flow, the creativity, the comedy in bars, the comedy in videos...he had it all. Definitely under appreciated

  • @jerryokonkwo8449
    @jerryokonkwo8449 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My roommate and I attended his concert in Dallas last weekend with Janet Jackson. During his Dallas concert, he performed the majority of the tunes. We met him and Janet Jackson after the show ended. They're generally firm, genuine people, and I'm delighted I met them both and appreciated them.

  • @drunowakowski4880
    @drunowakowski4880 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I love the excitement he bring through the whole interview, talking about all his songs.

  • @TheHomelessVoyager
    @TheHomelessVoyager ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I always said Luda was a force to be reckoned with in his hay day & one of the most creative artists of the past 3 decades

  • @ShaniTheBurningTree
    @ShaniTheBurningTree 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been around since the late 90's...hes near and dear to my heart

  • @GabrielCortezWrites
    @GabrielCortezWrites 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We need a part 2 of this for sure. So many iconic hits and verses that didn't even get covered

  • @soniqonline
    @soniqonline ปีที่แล้ว +23

    He made it clear with his Verzuz against Nelly, Luda got HITS for days!!

    • @SWOTHDRA
      @SWOTHDRA ปีที่แล้ว

      When was this?

    • @paulevans6066
      @paulevans6066 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He murdered Nelly

    • @AngeBiampandou
      @AngeBiampandou 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SWOTHDRA In 2020 during the pandemic

  • @Yea_Nuh
    @Yea_Nuh ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Listening to his tracks is a time warp to my best years for me. At that time southern rap was very influential through my teenage years and everyone was bumping his tracks. Ludacris should be considered one of the best rappers.

    • @JDWBS
      @JDWBS ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is considered one of the best rappers in the game. He may not be in the top 10 or possibly top 20. However, anything else after, it's cemented.

  • @aaranchristopher
    @aaranchristopher 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Runaway Love really had my mom crying! That was a strong one for them parents out there! Much Love Luda

  • @MR.FREEDMAN
    @MR.FREEDMAN ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Sloppy seconds" = potential "life changing experience" classic

  • @DBrown413
    @DBrown413 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Most underrated artist hands down! No one ever talks about Luda and it’s a shame man’s dropped classics 🔥

  • @agmiint
    @agmiint ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Grew up in elementary listening to Ludacris, loved his energy in his bars and music videos. Always have been rooting for him since day 1 and I'm so happy for his success in landing a permanent roll on FF franchise

  • @seanmather7156
    @seanmather7156 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    spanned my adolescence, nice guy, role model, humble - lot to be learned by the new gen. best wishes to this guy; well deserving of all the success hes had!

  • @rontisciajr9871
    @rontisciajr9871 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My daughter is a little person and to hear you say that you have respect for them is awesome. It definitely is a derogatory term. Thank you LUDA!!!!!!

  • @YanYnwa
    @YanYnwa ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Legend. What a story teller he was with his lyrics

  • @seangun5527
    @seangun5527 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    One of the most slept on underrated goats of all time!! Crazy bars, mad personality ! Top 10 all time 💯

  • @paulinesoles-tuck5590
    @paulinesoles-tuck5590 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love every song
    I saw him in concert at my local fair in Tucson AZ years ago and he was fire. Great concert and so many people there to see him

  • @jentaro
    @jentaro 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Give this legend his flowers. Happy to see he's well appreciated. He's one of those few that made the whole world love the dirty south and his music was all over the clubs, cars and house parties. Hope to see the same amount of love for Lil Jon on these mixed media platforms one day.

  • @saintblades
    @saintblades ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I blanked that Ludacris was in the top 5 most played rappers in my house growing up!! Nothing but hits 😮‍💨

  • @LawrenceTurnerMUSiC
    @LawrenceTurnerMUSiC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You deserve all of the accolades... you are one of the greatest & entertaining artist to touch the mic. Thank you for your contribution to hip-hop.

  • @biguzi4217
    @biguzi4217 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Couldn't nobody mess with luda 2000s 👑🐐

  • @CamJames
    @CamJames ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Luda has the best album intros of all time, bar none. Every time he came to prove something lyrically. Not to mention the freestyle joints with 4-Ize.

  • @p2bkp26
    @p2bkp26 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    hard to believe he is 45. he looks so healthy and so happy I love it.

  • @rushnerd
    @rushnerd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Luda, Busta, and Dre are all my favorite hip-hop/rap artists. Turned on to all of it in 2001ish, but they continued to be amazing.
    Word of Mouf is an absolute staple.

  • @SaidMaximov
    @SaidMaximov ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Luda had so many successful feats and he also delivered solo.
    Respect!

  • @cd2ogz1
    @cd2ogz1 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You can't tell the story of southern rap WITHOUT Ludacris!

  • @Markaylaa0
    @Markaylaa0 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Luda is a rap legend imo, huge part of my childhood. I’ll be 26 this month. He was also one of the first rappers I had a crush on lol

  • @ceciliapinera9386
    @ceciliapinera9386 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching this reminded me of how many hits Luda has.

  • @danieldevito6380
    @danieldevito6380 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of the most underrated lyricists to ever pick up the mic.

  • @LoVeAbLe_Usako
    @LoVeAbLe_Usako ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Appreciate this!! Luda is one of my favorite rappers!! Been a fan since “What’s Your Fantasy” and so glad I finally got to see him live at Janet’s concert!!! Also knowing he writes in his car makes so much sense to why his songs are great driving music 😂

    • @trailblazer77
      @trailblazer77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm going to that concert in 2 weeks. Just wondering how was it?

  • @carlosbarrios2304
    @carlosbarrios2304 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My whole childhood records! Love it!

  • @central5358
    @central5358 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can’t forget theatre of the mind. The lyrics in undisputed also show how Luda can create mad flows

  • @SheaAujanel
    @SheaAujanel ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of these days hip hop is going to give LUDA his flowers!!!!!!{

  • @byduhlusional
    @byduhlusional ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Jermaine Dupri opened doors for a lot of rappers, and he doesn't get enough credit for that.

  • @zacharycantu4034
    @zacharycantu4034 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Luda was a big part of my childhood only realized as I got older tho

  • @RenaK-2023
    @RenaK-2023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite rapper ! Love you Luda ! ❤❤❤❤ your cadence and word play will forever be appreciated and celebrated!! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @piusunleashed6095
    @piusunleashed6095 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love his uniqueness ❤

  • @markelstrain
    @markelstrain ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Facts Ludacris and Nelly came out the same time with classics

  • @jman0509
    @jman0509 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Pimpin All Over the World & Lovers and Friends are some great Ludacris hits as well. He really does have a huge library of hits. Respect

    • @robertquant1122
      @robertquant1122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lovers and friends is actually lil Jon song on his album

    • @originalJoeKing
      @originalJoeKing ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@robertquant1122 And there were songs in this video that he featured on as well

  • @MoonLitMews24
    @MoonLitMews24 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Runaway Love was such an impact on me because I was dealing with all of that at the time and it helped me to feel heard. Thank you so much Luda..

  • @wils_on
    @wils_on ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Luda's talking voice and eloquence are enviable.

  • @porscheajones4272
    @porscheajones4272 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Saw him opening for Janet Jackson it was amazing he’s so legendary😄

  • @KDBetter
    @KDBetter ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Chicken N Beer will forever be a staple of my pre teen years. That and Get Rich by 50 were my first rap albums that I would listen to in my room ❤