When it comes to relationships, rap star and actor Ludacris has had more than his fair share of drama. On and off screen, the ups and downs of his personal life have garnered a lot of media attention. Take the baby mama drama, for instance.
This sorry saga started unfolding in 2013 when news that he had fathered a child outside his long-term relationship broke. The child’s mother, Tamika Fuller, gave birth to a daughter she named Cai Bella Bridges.
The story hit the news on January 1, 2014, when Atlanta Black Star reported it for the first time. It was shocking because Ludacris and his partner, Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, were thought to be enjoying one of the more stable celebrity relationships.
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Being a shock to family, friends, and fans, the story was picked up by various media outlets. It quickly gathered momentum and became a regular infidelity firestorm. Also, popular celebrity news channels and publications like TMZ, People Magazine, and E! happily fanned the flames by adding layer upon layer of unnecessary details.
Naturally, there was public speculation about how things would likely pan out for Ludacris and Eudoxie after she had suffered such a public betrayal. As it was, Eudoxie decided to stand by her man and the couple managed to navigate their way through the storm.
The move earned the pair some respect for their resilience. They married in late December 2014, just a few short weeks after the news broke.
The reaction was mixed. Some admired her strength, and others questioned her sanity and wondered why she had forgiven him.
Ludacris and Eudoxie Were a United Front
Whatever she was thinking, marrying Ludacris did nothing to end the drama. But, she stood by Ludacris as he faced a bitter custody battle.
This situation rapidly went bad after Fuller sought an increase in child support. Ludacris contested the move. He claimed he couldn’t afford what she was asking for on a monthly income of $25,842.41, only the $1,754.66 he was already paying each month as determined under Georgia law.
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Also, Ludacris accused Fuller of extortion, demanding money in exchange for keeping the affair under the lid. Fuller retaliated, claiming he had tried to bribe her into having an abortion with $10,000 and a house.
The claim added another salacious layer to an already overheated controversy. However, there was a twist in the tale, as Ludacris was awarded full custody of the child, as a “fit and capable” parent. This unexpected decision sparked even more debate among fans and the media.
The whole thing had been an ordeal but through it, Ludacris kept a low profile, focusing on his family and career. The couple worked to rebuild the shattered foundations of their relationship and welcomed a second daughter, Cadence Gaelle Bridges.
The pair are active on social media. Those glimpses of family life present a united front to the world, happy that their story serves as a reminder that it is possible to find love, forgiveness, and redemption after intense public scrutiny.
