Ludacris To Join Chapel Thrill Concert Series On Saturday, October 4

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris will take the stage in Polk Place Saturday, Oct. 4 before Carolina's football game against Clemson as part of the Chapel Thrill Concert Series presented by The Rams Club.

The free concert will take place approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff (the game time at Kenan Stadium has not yet been announced). Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, who has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, will perform for Tar Heel fans in front of Wilson Library, in the heart of The University of North Carolina's campus.

Ludacris's resume includes blockbuster singles such as "Stand Up," "Get Back," "Southern Hospitality," "Number One Spot," "Money Maker" and "My Chick Bad." He's added ingenious videos that demonstrate his' far-reaching imagination and shown a creative willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.

He has also seamlessly transitioned to acting, with credits including the fan favorite role of "Tej" in Universal Pictures' box office phenomenon Fast & Furious franchise. Ludacris is set to reprise his role for the eighth time in Fast X: Part 2, which is set to release in 2027.

Chapel Thrill Concert Series Schedule
Sept. 1 – Chase Rice
Sept. 13 – John Stone
Oct. 4 – Ludacris
Oct. 25 – TBA
Nov. 8 – TBA
Nov. 22 – TBA

Ludacris will take the stage in front of Wilson Library and perform a free pre-game concert beginning around 2 hours and 15 minutes before kickoff against Clemson. The full schedule of performers will be announced at a later date.

Chapel Thrill Game Day presented by Frost Buddy
The full Chapel Thrill Game Day presented by Frost Buddy experience, also includes the Old Well Walk, which returns for Carolina's game against Clemson on Oct. 4. Approximately three hours before kickoff, the team will walk from the Old Well through Polk Place and around the Bell Tower to the stadium, allowing fans enjoying Chapel Thrill Game Day to cheer on the team as the Heels prepare for the game.

In addition to the new concert series, The Modelo Kickoff Club has doubled in size and moved to a premium position in front of the stage within Polk Place. The Kickoff Club remains the perfect spot for fans to grab a drink before the game. Entry is free, and alcohol will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be available in and around Polk Place along with large LED screens.

UNC will work with its tailgate activation partner REVELxp to execute Chapel Thrill Game Day and will provide turnkey tailgating on all four quads at the Bell Tower, the Kenan Amphitheater and Dorrance Field. Fans may upgrade their game day with hassle-free, full-service tailgates at some of the most scenic locations on campus by contacting REVELxp at 919-869-5486 or unc@revelxp.com. Click here for more information.

Carolina alumni will also continue to host the pregame tradition of climbing 128 steps from the ground floor to the fourth floor of the iconic Bell Tower before home football games.

Meanwhile, the Coca-Cola Fan Zone, located in The Pit, remains a great place for fans to grab giveaways and enjoy fun activities for all ages. The area features kids' activities, golf simulators, bounce houses, sponsor activations, autograph sessions with UNC student-athletes, a large LED screen and more.

Pre-game areas will open four hours before kickoff with the following timeline :

Four hours prior to kickoff
•  Modelo Kickoff Club and tailgating open; Chapel Thrill DJ begins
• Coca-Cola Fan Zone opens

Three hours prior to kickoff (Clemson)
• Old Well Walk begins

Two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff
•  Chapel Thrill concert in Polk Place

One hour prior to kickoff
• The Marching Tar Heels perform in The Pit

30 minutes prior to kickoff
•  Modelo Kickoff Club and Coca-Cola Fan Zone close

Fans looking for tickets to any of the Tar Heels' six home games can visit SeatGeek, the official marketplace of Carolina Athletics.

More on Ludacris
The career of the multitalented Chris "Ludacris" Bridges can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as "Stand Up," "Get Back," "Southern Hospitality," "Number One Spot," "Money Maker" and "My Chick Bad." All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges' far-reaching imagination, and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.

With an unrivaled match of lyrical acumen, wit and imagery, Ludacris has solidified himself as one of music's premier entertainers. His versatility and artistic complexity also enabled him to make a seamless transition to acting, including the fan favorite role of "Tej" in Universal Pictures' box office phenomenon Fast & Furious franchise where he was introduced for the first time in 2003 in 2 Fast 2 Furious. He will reprise his role of "Tej" for the eighth time in Fast X: Part 2, which is set to release in 2027.

His other notable feature film credits include Garry Marshall's ensemble comedy New Year's Eve, Ivan Reitman's romantic comedy, No Strings Attached, Paul Haggis's Crash, which received an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006, and Hustle & Flow, which earned Bridges a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

As a father of four girls, his latest ventures fittingly include launching his educational platform devoted to the enrichment of children called "KidNation." In addition, Bridges created the animated series KARMA'S WORLD, which launched in the Top 10 in 42 countries on Netflix, received two NAACP Award nominations, and is already on its fourth season. The series for children ages 6-9 is a coming-of-age story about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change her world -- originally inspired by Chris's oldest daughter Karma and based on the interactive educational website of the same name created by Karma's World Entertainment in 2009.

A consummate businessman, Ludacris is enjoying success outside of entertainment. One of his most successful ventures includes opening his long-anticipated restaurant "Chicken-n-Beer" at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport with a new location opening at LAX in 2023.

Bridge's philanthropic efforts rival his entertainment accomplishments. He started The Ludacris Foundation in 2001, which focuses on helping the youth in his hometown of Atlanta and has partnered with No Kid Hungry and Feeding America.

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