Photos: Atlanta rapper, actor Ludacris gets honorary degree

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Photos: Atlanta rapper, actor Ludacris gets honorary degree

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges wears his graduation cap before Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Georgia State's president M. Brian Blake (left) and Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges talk before they walk into the stadium for GSU’s Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Roberta Shields, mother of Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, reacts after his son received his honorary bachelor’s degree during Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges speaks after receiving his honorary bachelor’s degree during Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Georgia State's president M. Brian Blake pose after getting their robes before GSU’s Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges wears his graduation gown before GSU’s Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Georgia State's president M. Brian Blake (left) and Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges talk before they walk into the stadium for GSU’s Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Georgia State faculty members listen as Chris “Ludacris” Bridges speaks after getting his honorary degree during commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Georgia State's president M. Brian Blake share a smile after getting their robes before GSU’s Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Family members of rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges react after their father received an honorary degree during Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges reacts as he walks into the stadium for GSU’s Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges reacts as he walks into the stadium for GSU’s Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges reacts as Georgia State's president M. Brian Blake (left) introduces him during Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges holds up his honorary bachelor’s degree during Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Masters commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges shows his appreciation as Georgia State's president M. Brian Blake (left) introduces him during Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges holds up his honorary bachelor’s degree during a commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges greets faculty members as he enters Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded him an honorary bachelor's degree. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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May 4 2022 Atlanta - Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges wears his graduation cap before Master’s commencement ceremony at Center Parc Stadium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Georgia State University awarded Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at Master’s commencement at Center Parc Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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