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Ludacris to perform on campus

Jan. 25, 2011

Updated Thursday, March 31: This concert is sold out.

Photo of Ludacris.KALAMAZOO--Three-time Grammy winning artist Ludacris will perform at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium Thursday, March 31. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. with Rudy Currence.

Ludacris has sold more than 12 million albums domestically due to the success of such singles as "Stand Up," "Get Back," "Number One Spot" and "Money Maker." His seventh studio album, "Battle of the Sexes," was released in March of last year and is certified gold. It entered charts at No. 1 and had 137,000 sales the first week.

Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, a record label and management company distributed by Def Jam Recordings. His acclaimed performances in film (Crash, Hustle and Flow) and television (Law and Order: Special Victims Unit) have added to his on-screen resume. In addition to three Grammys, Ludacris has received awards from the Screen Actors Guild, Critic's Choice and MTV.

Tickets

Ludacris and Rudy Currence are brought to Miller Auditorium by WMU's Campus Activities Board. Tickets are on sale now to WMU students with a valid Bronco Card, and range from $8 to $10. Ticket sales open to the general public at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, and range from $13 to $15. They can be purchased by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858, online at millerauditorium.com, or by visiting Miller Auditorium's ticket office.

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Media contact: Tonya Durlach, (269) 387-8400, tonya.durlach@wmich.edu

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