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The Atlanta Board of Education proudly honored The Ludacris Foundation for its profound impact on countless lives throughout the city of Atlanta and the greater Metro Atlanta area. The recognition took place during a heartfelt Board of Education meeting on March 2, 2026, where attendees viewed a powerful video presentation highlighting the foundation’s transformative work. The presentation illustrated how The Ludacris Foundation has grown into more than a charitable organization over the years, it has become a beacon of hope and a catalyst for meaningful change, providing individuals with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. More than 50 students and their families attended the meeting and were inspired by the foundation’s long-standing commitment to its core pillars: leadership and education, healthy living, and community outreach through LudaCares. As The Ludacris Foundation celebrates 25 years of service this year, it continues to make significant strides in uplifting youth and strengthening communities. Board members expressed their sincere appreciation for the organization’s dedication, noting how its mission closely aligns with the values of Atlanta Board of Education to foster community, support families, ...

The Ludacris Foundation hosted over one hundred youth at the 4th Annual Drive, Putt & Chip Rising Stars golf event. Attendees between the ages of seven and seventeen joined the foundation at the Historic College Park Golf Course. PGA professionals, College Park Golf Course Marshalls, and experienced golfers gathered with The Ludacris Foundation team to support the event. College Park Mayor Pro-Tem Jamelle McKenzie assisted with checking in participants and greeted the large crowd of one hundred attendees before the start of the event. The Ludacris Foundation Present Roberta Shields ecstatically thanked all of the families and participants for joining a day full of amusement and gratification. Food vendors were on hand and included Waffle Bar by Waffle Chicks and Shaved Ice by Kona Ice.  The exhilarating event brought out young people from all over Metro Atlanta, including two teens who rank as top players in the state. Exposure can yield endless opportunities, and Drive, Putt & Chip was a phenomenal example. Attendees enjoyed the opportunities to learn more about the game of golf while meeting other youth with similar interest. Participants learned patience, composure ...

For twenty-four years, the Ludacris Foundation has been a staunch pioneer in community, education, and expansion efforts for young people in Atlanta and worldwide. The launch of TechTunes serves as a trailblazing initiative that is the pinnacle of twenty-five years of music and constant technological changes. The purpose of TechTunes is to decrease the gap between experience and access for young creatives. Utopian Academy of the Arts High School in Morrow, Georgia, was chosen as the pilot for the program that partnered with Microsoft and music students at the school. The program utilizes Microsoft’s Copilot AI software and devices and was instructed by the Chief of Production for Ludacris and the Chief of Arts and Music for The Ludacris Foundation, Gerald Keys. Gerald Keys shared that he is extremely ecstatic about what is to come and emphasized that The Ludacris Foundation is giving students justification to follow their dreams. TechTunes enables students to learn as they grow, but it is a pipeline to much more. The Ludacris Foundation will continue to find ways to impart change, high-level engagement, and advancement ...