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Ludacris concert for Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies fans on May 14

By April MacIntyre Mar 24, 2011, 17:47 GMT

Good on yer Ludacris! Ludacris - Hollywood, CA, USA © Keadrick D. Washington / PR Photos

Ludacris will entertain a lucky baseball audience for a special one-hour set between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies on May 14.

Atlanta-based award-winning rapper/actor Ludacris, plus a special
guest will be performing on the field at Turner Field on Saturday, May 14 as
part of 2011 Civil Rights Game Week.

The scheduled one-hour performance will take place following that day’s game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, which is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.

Fans that purchase tickets for the regular season contest between the Braves
and Phillies will be treated to the postgame performance at no extra charge. For
more information or to purchase tickets, fans can visit
www.MLB.com/civilrightsgame.

Ludacris was nominated for 17 Grammy Awards. His versatility made for a successful transition to acting with performances in films “Crash” and “Hustle & Flow,” and television series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”.

He previously partnered with “Crash” writer-director Paul Haggis and the Artists for
Peace and Justice to help raise more than $4 million for Haitian relief efforts.

Ludacris has also raised more than $100,000 for Atlanta flood victims through
his The Ludacris Foundation, and recently partnered with a local Atlanta
automobile dealer to give away 20 cars to people who have been adversely
affected by the recession.

“I’m a fan of baseball, and I am honored to be a part of MLB’s family and
tradition of being a pioneering organization for civil rights, social justice and
equity,” said Ludacris. “I have studied the strides made in baseball and in
sports, and the impact they have had on social issues affecting race and race
relations in America. The Civil Rights Game Week is a celebration of those
achievements and a reminder of our ongoing responsibility to continue leveling
the playing field for all.”

The Civil Rights Game Week consists of a four-day (May 12-15) series of events,
which have been designed by MLB and the Braves to pay tribute to all of those
who fought on and off the field for equal rights for all Americans. As home to
many key leaders and organizations of the civil rights movement, and as a
location for many of the movement’s grassroots activities, Atlanta played a
critical role in this period of American history.

The Civil Rights Game will be played on Sunday, May 15 between the Braves and Phillies at Turner Field.