Ludacris fans descend on X to defend the rapper’s legacy

Twelve years ago, on the r/hiphopheads subreddit, someone asked if the rapper Ludacris has a “cohesive fan base.” The comments on the thread were inconclusive, with some suggesting his fan base has dissipated in recent years.

Last week, a seemingly innocuous post on X sparked a firestorm, and Ludacris fans came out of the woodwork to defend their goofy king. 

The igniting post, shared on December 31, reads: “Ludacris bad bars hit different because of his delivery. Like not only did you say some bullshit...