Luda Has A Heart Of GOLD
Posted by Media Outrage on September 8, 2009
Luda showed a heart of pure gold by giving away 20 cars to those in need. We applaud him for doing something benevolent for those who really need it.
Peep what he did and see more pics when you
Via Yahoo:
Talk about a one-man stimulus package: Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris has given away 20 cars to people who wrote about their struggles to keep their jobs for a lack of wheels of their own.
Ludacris said he was taken aback after reading thousands of essays by people struggling or unable to buy cars needed to get to and from work or find jobs. The 31-year-old rapper felt he could step in and move them ahead, partnering with a suburban Atlanta dealership for Sunday’s giveaway.
“People are getting laid off, and now are looking for jobs,” Ludacris said. “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.”
Each of the used vehicles included free gas for 30 days. Winning contestants were responsible for tags, registration, tax and insurance. About 4,000 contestants submitted a 300-word essay to the rapper’s foundation, explaining why they deserved a car.
One of the most touching stories Ludacris read was by Mading Duor.
Duor described how he moved to the United States six years ago after his mother, father, and five brothers and sisters were killed in Sudan. The man also wrote that a son was killed by a drunken driver in Atlanta a few years back.
“His story touched my heart,” Ludacris said. “He’s endured so much in his life and he’s still here standing. I’m very proud to have helped him.”
Duor, 33, has been able to keep a steady job at a school, but each day he felt stressed about how he was going to get to work. No longer.
“I’m so happy, that I’m nervous,” said Duor, who won a Nissan Maxima. “When I look at my new car, I say to myself, ‘Is this really happening?’”
Crystal Beauford, a single mother who used to ride the bus to two jobs and school, now has a Saturn Ion. The 26-year-old college student doesn’t know how to drive the stick-shift vehicle, but said she’ll learn.
“This is going to help me out so much,” Beauford said. “It’s a blessing.”
Lowridaz said
oh that is good stuff!! god is surely smiling down upon him, he has just earned a gold star on his record, that is beautiful Luda, you will be blessed many more. keep it up!
Lowridaz said
OK NOW!!! some of you other rappers, actors, celebrities, step it on out there, do the same in your city, state, etc. reach out and help, when you die that money is not going with you, that money is not gonna get you thru the pearly gates, what you do with it during your time here and who you help down here will get you that gold star, so BRING IT OUT! share your wealth, provide, help!!!
MissTX85 said
Great job Luda!
Congrats to the winners!
Terrance said
That’s wassup! Luda’s a good dude. The media should have been all over this, but he wasn’t caught in a drug scandal or choking out a woman, so they’re not interested. This should’ve inspired others who are in the position to help.
Dickwell Thrust said
This was in the news in Atlanta. Im glad the brotha is doing something positive. I wish I could make up a good story and get a free car.
What if these people just submitted some bullshit and got a Lexus or Beamer parked in front of their 650,000 home? Im not saying they are, but it makes me wonder if they could have….
Rafiq14 said
Hmmmmmmm.Luda’s my noggah yeah I said noggah.That’s what I’m talking about.Rapper’s,athelete’s, entertainers,give back to your communities,then that would/should cut down on you all OF THE JACKING,when you do decide to come cruising through YOUR CITY/HOOD.BIG UPS LUDA I will keep buying your MUSIC. PEACE
Media Outrage said
Lmao! @ DT
Terrance you’re speaking truth right there…
Smurfette said
I love Luda!
ALLISWELL5 said
The LORD blesses those that give.
brynnrock said
I agree Terrance…I didn’t see or hear this positive news on TV. Let him do some dumb shit..everyone will know and continue to be scared and intimitated by black folks. Damn shame!