Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ludacris is always ready to roll out to a function with good food. Stella Artois Can somebody get Ludacris a beer? No, really. It’s an unforgiving 93 degrees in Atlanta ’s Piedmont Park this August evening, but Luda’s still all over the place, taking pictures, playing hacky sack and doing whatever else he needs to while hosting his Luda’s Cookout.

A part of Stella Artois’ multi-city Let’s Do Dinner Summer Series , this cool event is not only bringing people together, but by partnering with Black Restaurant Week , it’s shining light on tasty small businesses in the area, too. Restaurants are an important part of Ludacris’ brand. With successful Chicken and Beer locations in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, the rapping restaurateur is nearly as famous for his food as he is for his music (he’s a three-time Grammy winner), movies (like the Fast & Furious series) and many endorsements (State Farm Insurance, Knorr foods).

Forbes Travel Guide caught up with the sizzling businessman — naturally, over a couple of cold ones — to discuss it all. Welcome to Atlanta, where the players host a great party. Stella Artois What makes you and Stella Artois such good partners? I had an album called Chicken-N-Beer [that released] 20 years ago.

What the brand stands for [is great], and they’re doing this Let’s Do Dinner Summer Series. I think the best thing for me is making.