*Ludacris showed up at a concert in Seattle with a shorn head. His trademark cornrows – or Ben Wallace afro when they’ve been taken out – was completely gone and replaced by a closely-cropped fro that faded ever-so-subtly on the sides.
The rapper says his decision to get rid of the extra hair is rooted in an overall shift in direction marked by his upcoming album.
“‘Release Therapy’ marks a new phase in my life," the Atlanta rapper said in a statement. "I'm very excited to move forward and try new things. Life is all about change and this album will hopefully reflect some of my growth as an artist and a person. With that said, it only makes sense that I 'shake things up' and try something different. Who knows what I'll come up with next?"
Luda and his new hair will also appear in the music video for “Money Maker,” which will premiere this fall on MTV as the first single from “Release Therapy,” due Sept. 26.