Welcome to Atlanta LIVE: what an hospitality! Braves honor Ludacris with bobblehead first pitch” Grammy Award-winning rapper was brought into serious confusion when Braves…
The Atlanta Braves paid tribute to Ludacris on Wednesday night with a program that included performances by up-and-coming musicians, highlighted the city’s influence on music and culture, and gave local musicians a platform.
The Braves will give a unique Ludacris bobblehead to the first 15,000 fans that arrive at Truist Park as part of their celebration of Ludacris.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper is depicted in the bobblehead wearing a Hank Aaron jersey, holding a microphone in his right hand and, of course, a gold watch for fashion.
Ludacris used the identical hands from his “Get Back” music video to toss out the ceremonial first pitch against the Colorado Rockies.
The Braves honored Ludacris before the game with a performance by his official DJ, picture stations featuring his album covers over the years, and a food truck called “Luda’s at The Battery,” which was modeled after the rapper’s Chicken and Beer restaurant.
The multi-platinum rapper’s relationship with Atlanta’s professional sports clubs is by no means new. During the halftime show of the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons Week 12 game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2023, he made headlines by rappelling from the stadium’s roof.
In 2021, he performed “Welcome to Atlanta,” “Number One Spot,” “Yeah!” and “Move,” amongst others, at the World Series celebration. Ludacris was also featured in the Braves’ launch video for their 2023 City Connect uniforms.
