Ludacris gives away 20 used cars and free gas to struggling contest winners
If you're like us, when you think Ludacris, you think bad acting (Darius Parker on Law and Order SVU) and fantastic rapping. Fo' rizzle, Area Codes needs a special recognition Grammy. It's that brilliant. However, when you think Ludacris, you don't think "philanthropist." But you should. Not only does Chris "Ludacris" Bridges head up The Ludacris Foundation (TLF), but that same foundation just held the Metro Atlanta Ludacris Stimulus Package which sought essays from licensed Georgia residents in need of a car. Thousands of essays were submitted and on September 6, TLF held an event called, "Stars for Cars - The LudaDay Giveaway" where twenty winners were handed the keys to their new(ish) cars.Says the Illinois-born rapper, "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." The cars come with free gas for 30 days, although the contest winners are responsible for tags, registration, tax and insurance. Sounds like a good deal to us. Especially as the winners didn't get previously owned Chevettes. Ludacris partnered with a Nissan dealer to supply the used cars and at least one winner got a Maxima.
One of the more moving essay winners was from a man named Mading Duor who described how his mother, father and five brothers and sisters were killed in Sudan. Not only that, but after moving to Atlanta, Duor's son was killed by a drunk driver. Said Ludacris, "His story touched my heart. He's endured so much in his life and he's still here standing. I'm very proud to have helped him."
Thanks for the tip, Wes!
[Source: The Associated Press | Image: AP Photo/Paul Abell]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
CAPSGOD 2:11PM (9/08/2009)
DTP
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doc b 3:57PM (9/08/2009)
Not even disturbing it. Just bringing it to others.
BTP!!!
Mazdamia 4:17PM (9/08/2009)
But do they all go "ludicrous speed!?"
hehe
gus 2:13PM (9/08/2009)
Hey good story, its good to see that people that there are caring people out there. theres just been so much crappy news lately that its welcoming to see an article like this.
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adam1drift 2:49PM (9/08/2009)
+1 good job lu
cool_ozzyfromkalush 5:38PM (9/08/2009)
This more than makes up for "Gamer".
Power Beauty Soul 2:15PM (9/08/2009)
Is Bill O'Reilly planning to do a story on this?
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Andre 2:20PM (9/08/2009)
Knowing him, I am sure he'll find some way to twist a story like that for the worse as he always does + he does not like Ludacris ever since the whole Pepsi endorsement deal hoopla with a Luda..
Clavius 2:43PM (9/08/2009)
He'll most likely "spin" the fact that the people had to come up with the money for tax/title/reg fee's.
Luis 2:43PM (9/08/2009)
People shouldn't expect handouts. They need to work hard!
tanooki2003 2:55PM (9/08/2009)
It might give Bill a change from running so many twisted stories of out president. In fact I expect him to completely trash all of Ludacris's efforts of showing good humanity and make him look like a criminal.
Rich 5:23PM (9/08/2009)
People like Luis need to wake up and realise that the world isn't made the same way for everyone.
Charity begins at home. Are you American?
R-Yo 5:41PM (9/08/2009)
I think Luis was trying to give an impression of what Bill would say, not what he thinks, but im not sure
ropeburn 9:14AM (9/09/2009)
Hey Louis, give it a rest. In case you hadn't noticed it's a rough time for many people. Helping eachother is important.... try it sometime.
Franz 2:23PM (9/08/2009)
Good job.
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b0nesc 2:25PM (9/08/2009)
If I ever come into some money I plan to do something similar.
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Alex Hobbs 2:25PM (9/08/2009)
Great idea to give reliable used cars rather than flashy new cars that everyone would want, probably went to people who really needed something to get back on their feet rather than someone just wanting someting new.
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Big Mola 2:47PM (9/08/2009)
That's a real good point. And these cars was more "lending a hand" rather than a hand-out.
Scott D 2:33PM (9/08/2009)
The only sad part I see about this is the fact that the several hundred dollars needed to register the cars will be simply not possible to many in this situation. Having just gone through several months of unemployment, throwing down hundreds vs food on the table is a choice that would be troubling!
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Patrick 2:33PM (9/08/2009)
Hmm idk about you guys, but there wer definitely some "clunkers" traded in that I saw, that would have been perfect for this. On one Ford lot I saw a decent looking Mazda Tribute!
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