Christmas came early for dozens of children in the Atlanta area when rapper Ludacris hosted the Merry Luda-Crismas party on Saturday (Dec. 15).

Ludacris, The Ludacris Foundation, Harley-Davidson, and DTP teamed up to give approximately 100 children, 6 to 14 years old a visit from Santa, games, entertainment, and food. The children were selected from communities throughout the metro Atlanta area. 

While the event offered fun, it was also part of a bigger mission by the star to never forget where he came from.

“Helping kids help themselves. We got a lot of different sponsors, we’re giving out toys, we got toys for over 100 kids today and we’re here at the Adamsville Recreational Center just help kids help themselves. This is what I do,” said Ludacris.

To thank him for his unselfish involvement with the community, the recreation center later presented Ludacris with a plaque.

SEE PHOTOS HERE.  All photos supplied by Monica Holder Photography.