In 2000, Ludacris released his major label debut Back for the First Time. The album reached number four on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was a major success. The album made its mark due largely to the singles “What’s Your Fantasy” and "Southern Hospitality" (featuring Pharrell Williams). Guest appearances included 4-Ize, I-20, Shawnna, Pastor Troy, Timbaland, Trina, Foxy Brown, UGK, and others. Ludacris stated in an interview on MTV's hip hop program Direct Effect that he came up with his stage name based on his "split personality" that he considered "ridiculous" and "ludicrous". Read more about Ludacris’ life and career here.
Ludacris' Back for the First Time Album Anniversary
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