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( 2 stories between 3rd August 2008 and 8th September 2009 )Ludacris
Sep, 8 2009
"People are getting laid off, and now are looking for jobs. To be efficient, you need some transportation of your own to get there. That's why I wanted to give back to those who need it," stated Ludacris as he gave away 20 cars to people who needed them in order to find or hold down jobs. The so-called LudaDay Giveaway invited Atlanta-area residents to write 300 word essays explaining why they needed a car. The result was over 4000 submissions which were read personally by the Grammy award-winning rapper and actor. Mading Duor’s harrowing and tragic story is reported to have touched Luda’s heart, and resulted in the award of a Nissan Maxima. The 33 year old immigrant from war-torn Sudan has a job in a school but has struggled to get to work; the new car will change all that: "I'm so happy, that I'm nervous. When I look at my new car, I say to myself, 'Is this really happening?'" This philanthropic giveaway is the latest in a long line of similar projects organised by Luda and his charitable foundation since its inception in 2001.
Ludacris
Aug, 3 2008
Every other day a musician seems to speak out with support for Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama; John McCain just doesn't seem to be as hip among young pop stars. But a campaign spokesman for Mr Obama had to issue a statement condemning a recent show of support from rapper Ludacris. A freestyle from the hip-hop star on a DJ Drama mixtape was bluntly critical of McCain, as well as Hillary Clinton, Jesse Jackson and George W. Bush. Camp Obama was forced to disassociate themselves from the impolite lyrics: "This song is not only outrageously offensive to Sen. Clinton, Rev. Jackson, Sen. McCain and President Bush, it is offensive to all of us who are trying to raise our children with the values we hold dear. While Ludacris is a talented individual he should be ashamed of these lyrics".
