Champaign, Ill. – The State Farm Center Theatre announced today that rapper Ludacris, a Champaign native, will perform Saturday, October 15 at 8:00pm as part of the University of Illinois Homecoming festivities. TikTok star charlieonnafriday will be his special guest.
Tickets go on sale to the public Monday, September 19 at 12pm. Tickets can be purchased at StateFarmCenter.com/Ludacris, by calling 866-ILLINI-1, or at the Illinois Ticket Office at State Farm Center. Tickets range from $49.50 to $69.50 before fees and current University of Illinois students will receive a $10 discount.
ABOUT LUDACRIS
The career of the multitalented CHRIS "LUDACRIS" BRIDGES can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as "Stand Up," "Get Back," "Southern Hospitality," "Number One Spot," "Money Maker" and "My Chick Bad." All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges' far-reaching imagination, and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.
With an unrivaled match of lyrical acumen, wit, and imagery, Ludacris has solidified himself as one of music's premier entertainers. His versatility and artistic complexity also enabled him to make a seamless transition to acting, including the fan favorite role of "Tej" in Universal Pictures' box office phenomenon Fast & Furious franchise where he was introduced for the first time in 2003 in 2 Fast 2 Furious. He will reprise his role of "Tej" for the seventh time in Fast X, which is set to release May 20, 2023.
His other notable feature film credits include Garry Marshall's ensemble comedy New Year's Eve, Ivan Reitman's romantic comedy, No Strings Attached, Paul Higgin's Crash which received an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006 and Hustle & Flow which earned Bridges a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
As a father of four girls, his latest ventures fittingly include launching his educational platform devoted to the enrichment of children called "KidNation". In addition, Bridges created the animated series KARMA'S WORLD which launched in the Top 10 in 42 countries on Netflix, received two NAACP Award nominations and has already been picked up for a third season. The series for children ages 6-9 is a coming-of-age story about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change her world -- originally inspired by Chris's oldest daughter Karma and based on the interactive educational website of the same name created by Karma's World Entertainment in 2009.
A consummate businessman, Ludacris is enjoying success outside of entertainment. One of his most successful ventures includes opening his long-anticipated restaurant "Chicken-n-Beer" at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport.
Bridge's philanthropic efforts rival his entertainment accomplishments. He started The Ludacris Foundation in 2001 which focuses on helping the youth in his hometown of Atlanta and has partnered with No Kid Hungry and Feeding America.
FOLLOW LUDACRIS
Facebook: facebook.com/Ludacris
Twitter: twitter.com/Ludacris
Instagram: instagram.com/Ludacris
TikTok: tiktok.com/@ludacrisdtp
FOLLOW CHARLIEONNAFRIDAY
Facebook: facebook.com/charonnafriday
Instagram: instagram.com/charlieonnafriday
TikTok: tiktok.com/@charlieonnafriday
More About State Farm Center
State Farm Center is a multipurpose venue on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. As the third largest arena in the state, it serves as the home court to the Fighting Illini Men's and Women's Basketball teams and is dedicated to hosting a wide variety of other performers and events. The building opened its doors on March 2, 1963 and continues to attract attention for its unique design and construction. Throughout the years, the biggest names in show business have graced the State Farm Center stage. The arena can be set up in various configurations, allowing for capacities ranging from 3,600 to 15,600. After a recently completed, 6 phase, $170 million renovation, the venue will continue to be a state-of-the-art attraction for performers and fans alike.
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