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Ludacris Makes Like Oprah, Gives Away Cars

Rapper's nonprofit holds contest

By Sarah Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 2, 2009 10:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – Need a ride? Ludacris wants to help. The rapper and actor plans to give away 20 cars on Sunday through his Ludacris Foundation, SixShot.com reports. To qualify, you must really need a car; be 18 or older; have a valid Georgia license; and be able to afford taxes and registration. To enter, go to the foundation website by tomorrow and write, in 300 words or less, why you deserve to win.

Rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges performs at the Nokia Theater in New York on Oct. 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges arrives at the premiere of "Max Payne" in Los Angeles on Oct. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges performs during half time of an basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics on Dec. 17, 2008, in Atlanta. (AP Photo)

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