Posted | Comments Off

This Week in TGIF: Ludacris

Ludacris’ lifestyle helps him put world into hip-hop

In pop music, it doesn’t hurt to be a character. Ludacris is the guy who likes to ice down some beer or shots, invite a few pretty girls over for a barbecue and a pillow fight, and make it into a show.

• Founding member of Chicago marvels at band’s success, appeal
• Future looks bright for Alabama Shakes quartet
• Do It! Sing the Body, Intergalactic Nemesis, Ohana Festival, Mat Kearney
• Quick Bites: Grand Cafe & Bakery reopens at the State Art Museum
• Out ‘N’ About: Elvis, Geisha art, Hawaiian sports, more
• Best of Our Web: ‘Bye Bye Matty Wong,’ Hawaii’s Finest, First Friday, more
• At the Movies: ‘Gangster Squad,’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ more
• To Do! Electric Palms, Shanghai Circus, Keigwin + Company, more
• Calendars: Music, Nightclubs, On Stage