It's Luda-Crismas time! The Ludacris Foundation gives back with a Winter Wonderland for the kids!

Chris Loves the Kids!
Enter, Winter Wonderland!

Luda told us that he'd like a Lamborghini this year for Christmas. But all I want is a BMW M6 Coup. Red, white or black please! Luda answering questions from the press
The Children after the screening of "Fred Clause"
Shaka chillin' for a pic

Grammy winning rapper, and movie star Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and his non profit organization, The Ludacris Foundation (his mother is the president) gave back to 150 children in the community in a BIG way this past Saturday. The organization held a Winter Wonderland event at the beautiful Atlanta Woodruff Arts center for some eager youngsters giving them Christmas cheer a few days early. Thanks to Katena Keno and Barry L Florence for the invite!

Snow men, Santa, Mrs. Santa, Gingerbread fellows, sugar canes and music filled the rooms that was the Winter Wonderland. The children ages 6-14 involved this year were provided with several treats for this event: A showing of the movie, Fred Clause in the Woodruff Arts theater(in which Ludracris plays an elf), Build a Bear, pictures with Christmas characters (Santa, etc.), as well as some pictures with Ludacris (several kids), and food and drinks! Shaka (Luda's Manager and partner at DTP came through to show some support). Shout out to EfuaAta of Amezkha Marketing who I had a pleasure to speak to during the event. EfuaAta is Shaka's sister that has HER OWN marketing company, Amezkha. She also manages a new artist. You can visit her at www.myspace.com/amezkha. I had a chance to speak with Ludacris about his foundation to let those out there that are not aware exactly what his foundation with the slogan, "Helping Kids Help Themselves" is about and what his plans were for the event. See the video below for more information.

Upon Luda's press hour we also learned that his new album, "Theater of the Mind" is smashing into record stores in 2008. This man has never been shoddy or shy on the lyrical tip so I know his new and anticipated album is going to jingle a few bells! Chris also spoke about how wonderful it was the work alongside Nelson Mandela during his involvement as the only rapper at World Aids Day in Johannesburg South Africa. The historical event featured a concert where Ludacris performed. There is also some video footage below about that. When the rapper was asked what was on his holiday "wish list" he humbly replied that since he's fortunate the greatest gift for him is to give back to others. It's great to see the rich and famous give back, especially to the kids! I wonder if I can pass for a little one again? Dumb question...anywayZ... To learn more about this organization or to get involved please visit www.theludacrisfoundation.org

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miesha