How did Ludacris pivot to acting?

Ludacris made a pivot to acting inspired by his work in music videos, where his lively and exaggerated performances caught the attention of film director John Singleton. Singleton, known for recognizing potential in musicians and incorporating them into his films, saw potential in Ludacros's videos. This led to Ludacris auditioning for and being cast in "2 Fast 2 Furious", marking the beginning of his significant and successful acting career 1.