US rapper Ludacris honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star as Vin Diesel and LL Cool J attend ceremony

US rapper and actor Ludacris has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

The artist, whose actual title is Chris Bridges, thanked his followers, household and “the people who showed up for me” and promised to “continue to shatter stereotypes” on the ceremony.

He has offered greater than 24 million albums worldwide with songs together with Stand Up, Get Back, Southern Hospitality, Number One Spot, Money Maker and My Chick Bad.

He additionally starred within the blockbuster franchise Fast And Furious.

Ludacris was joined on the Los Angeles ceremony by his co-star Vin Diesel and rapper LL Cool J, who each gave speeches.

He was additionally stunned by his daughter who had beforehand advised him she wouldn’t be in Los Angeles to attend the occasion.

Karma Bridges described her father as “my rock, my hero” and “the perfect example of a father”.

Diesel additionally praised Ludacris’ curiosity, loyalty and gratitude and mentioned he wouldn’t “be here” if not for the rapper.

“We’ve never seen anybody dominate the music world and then come and dominate cinema while being entrepreneurial in the way that he is,” he mentioned.

In his personal remarks, Ludacris thanked his “village” for serving to him go from “a young man with a dream” to being honoured on the Walk of Fame.

“No matter what people say I can’t do, I will continue to shatter those stereotypes and show people it’s possible in order to make everyone who got me here proud,” he mentioned.

“Because you all inspire my hard work and dedication to receive this star today. I’m motivated by legacy and history.

“And I’m a end result of the individuals who confirmed up for me as we speak believing in me and pushing me to encourage me. I’m a mirrored image of you.”

Ludacris’ star is the two,756th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is awarded within the class of Motion Pictures.

It is situated at 6426 Hollywood Boulevard.