Ludacris has lopped off the long braids that have been his trademark for nearly a decade and says his new, short hairdo -- a "shadow fade" -- was a "spur of the moment kind of thing." He sayss that after years of wearing braids, cornrows or a giant 'fro, he'd simply run out of new styles.
But the new look is also a larger change.
"This album that's coming out is so different than all the record material that I've recorded over the past four albums that I needed to complement the new sound with a new look," he told Foxnews.
Lucacris, who's real name is Chris Bridges, says the album, "Release Therapy," is a clear departure that tackles more serious issues like the government and its response to Hurricane Katrina, being a father to his daughter, Karma, and his relationship with God.
"It's a lot of things that I'm speaking on that I've never talked about," he says. "I felt like people knew who Ludacris was, but people never knew who Chris Bridges was."
The "Crash" star tells AllHipHop.com, "Release Therapy marks a new phase in my life. 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?"
Fans can check out the new 'do in the video for "Money Maker," the album's first single, at ludacris.net
