Ludacris Honored At Ga. State Capitol

Atlanta rapper Ludacris was honored at the Georgia state Capitol for his philanthropic work with at-risk children.

Ludacris, whose real name is Christopher Bridges, was recognized Thursday for the work he’s done though the Ludacris Foundation, which was launched in 2001.

WXIA-TV reports Bridges said his foundation works teach children to lead by example and not to “wait on government institutions, social programs and politics alone” to improve communities.

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Plays with the gavel as House Speaker Pro Tempore, Rep. Jan Jones, R-Milton, watches at the Capitol in Atlanta.

Bridges spoke at the Capitol ahead of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who spoke with Georgia lawmakers about national education standards.