Rapper Ludacris was ordered to pay Tamika Fuller, the mother of his newborn, $7,000 a month in child support after presenting court documents that he could afford $1,800 a month.
The rapper, known in court documents as Chris Bridges, fathered Cai Bella Bridges with Fuller while taking a break from his relationship with girlfriend Eudoxie. Cai was born in December 2013.
Luda filed the suit to establish paternity and reduce child support payments. He claimed that as a result of his Fast & Furious 7 co-star Paul Walker’s death halting production on the latest installment he averaged $25,842.41 a month in earnings. In addition, he hasn’t released a solo album in four years. His latest singles have not done well, which has led to reports that his label has pushed back the release of his new album Ludaversal.
According to Radar Online, a judge has ruled that the 36-year-old rapper is responsible for the monthly child support, Fuller’s attorney fees, and a payment of $35,000. Fuller claimed that Ludacris had not seen their child since she was born. The judge granted full custody of 4-month-old Cai to Fuller.
Ludacris seems to be taking the judgement in stride. He’s back at work on Fast & Furious 7 in Abu Dhabi with costars Vin Diesel, The Rock, Tyrese and Jordana Brewster. Producers have found a way to work around Walker’s death, which occurred in the middle of filming last year. Sources say that his character Brian O’Connor will be retired from the series. The movie is slated for an April 2015 release.