Photos: Nathan Deal and Ludacris visit Clayton County school

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Gov. Nathan Deal and Atlanta rapper Ludacris made a campaign stop at Clayton County’s Utopian Academy for the Arts Friday, Sept. 26, 2014.

Rapper Ludacris, right, walks out of a classroom followed by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal while visiting the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, right, walks out of a classroom behind Rapper Ludacris and his mother Roberta Shields while visiting the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, right, and Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal are applauded by charter school students upon their arrival at Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, rear, watches a skit performed by charter school students at Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, left, and Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal watch a skit performed by charter school students at Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, rear left, and Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal watch a skit performed by charter school students at Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, left, talks with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal while visiting the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, left, checks his cell phone, while sitting next to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal during a skit performed by charter school students at Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Ludacris and Gov. Nathan Deal watch students at the Utopian Academy for the Arts perform a skit on bullying during their visit Friday September 26, 2014. Deal visited the charter school last month and invited Ludacris to come speak to the students about the hard work that led to his success. The Utopian Academy opened this year after overcoming a slew of challenges. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Ludacris and Gov. Nathan Deal visited students at the Utopian Academy for the Arts Friday September 26, 2014 to view a short performance by students at the school. Deal visited the charter school last month and invited Ludacris to come speak to the students. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM .

Charter school sixth graders at Utopian Academy for the Arts, from left, Darion Turner, Jania Armstrong and Etana Taylor cheer as rapper Ludcris is introduced by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, left, bows his head as he's introduced during a visit to the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, right, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, left, takes a selfie while visiting the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts as Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and the school's executive director Artesius Miller, right, look on, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, left, gives a thumbs up after taking a selfie while visiting the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, right, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Students at Utopian Academy for the Arts pose in the background of a selfie with Ludacris Friday September 26, 2014. Gov. Nathan Deal visited the charter school last month and invited Ludacris to come speak to the students about the hard work that led to his success. The Utopian Academy opened this year after overcoming a slew of challenges. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Rapper Ludacris, right, is presented with a plaque while visiting the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts as Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal look on, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris speaks during a visit to the charter school students at Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, right, speaks as Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal sits at left during a visit to the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, right, points out his mother in the crowd while speaking during a visit to the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, left, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rapper Ludacris, right, shakes hands with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal while visiting the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal speaks on a visit to the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts with Rapper Ludacris, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal holds up a shirt presented to him on a visit to the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts with Rapper Ludacris, left, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Rapper Ludacris, right, walks out of a classroom followed by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal while visiting the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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