So is the famed Commodores lead singer really Chris Bridges (Ludacris) father? Damned if I know,but you have to admit they do look a hell of a lot alike. Not to mention there is quite a bit of evidence that could lead one to believe that Lionel Richie is Luda's father. Chris "Ludacris" Bridges was born in Champaign, Illinois 9/11/1977. So let's go back in time to the early fall of 1977. The Commodores are at the hieght of the 70's soul run, and their front man Lionel Richie now 28 years young couldn't ask for more. The band is touring the world and enjoying life, which Im sure included some late night "sexcapades" some of them possibly taking place in close proximity to Champaign. Maybe not but maybe so, no I'm not saying that Ludacris is a result of a groupie hookup. Maybe there was an on going love affair with real emotions involved. Who knows? You be the judge is it possible for Luda to be the son of Lionel Richie? - Bryn Davis