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Father of Ludacris dies
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ludacris, the Atlanta music mogul and actor (also known as Chris Bridges), is mourning the loss of his father, Wayne Brian Bridges, 52, who died in Atlanta on Sunday.
You may recall that the rapper referenced his ailing father during his Grammy acceptance speech this month. The performer also name drops the elder Bridges in “Grew Up a Screw Up,” a single with Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy on his Grammy-winning album “Release Therapy.”
Said Ludacris Monday to Buzz: “He was the man I got my style from, and now I have the strength of two men.”
Barry Florence, a publicist for the rapper, told the Associated Press that the elder Bridges died after a long illness but that the family had chosen not to publicly announce the cause of death and was planning a private funeral in Atlanta.
A public statement issued by the family said, “We are overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of love, condolences and support from family members, friends, fans and the many well-wishers. We thank you for your prayers and hope you will understand our need for privacy during this sorrowful time.”
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