When Usher’s concert got canceled, Ludacris came to the rescue with an unforgettable cookout.
- Usher’s much-anticipated concert in Atlanta was canceled due to a neck injury.
- Ludacris hosted a special, invite-only cookout dubbed ‘the hottest cookout of the summer.’
- The event was part of a partnership with Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week and a popular beer brand.
- Fans who had their hopes dashed by the cancellation were treated to a memorable experience at Ludacris’ cookout.
When Usher had to postpone the kickoff of his Past Present & Future Tour in Atlanta due to a neck injury, fans were understandably disappointed. But Ludacris made sure the night wasn’t a total bust.
Stepping up in a big way, Ludacris hosted what he called ‘the hottest cookout of the summer,’ providing a memorable night for some very lucky fans.
The exclusive event was part of a collaboration with Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week and a popular beer brand. Some fans even won their way in through a sweepstakes!
Always ready to save the day, Ludacris is no stranger to spontaneous performances. Just this past June, he gave Milwaukee fans a free show after weather canceled a planned performance.
In an Instagram post about the Milwaukee incident, Ludacris shared, ‘My show in Milwaukee got canceled… But I DEFINITELY wasn’t leaving the city without touching the people,’ featuring a video of him entertaining the crowd.
If you needed more proof of his commitment to his fans, Ludacris also recently bagged his first Webby Award for an epic performance during the Atlanta Falcons Hip Hop 50 celebration.
Reacting to the Webby honor, Ludacris took to Instagram saying, ‘I just received word that I’ve received a Webby Award — the Internet’s highest honor. I’m blown away, because I wanted to do this shit anyways.’
Ludacris continues to prove he’s always there for his fans, turning disappointment into memorable moments.