Get ready to turn up the volume because Ludacris is cooking up some fresh beats for us!!

Our mans hasn't been back in 8 years and it looks like he's finally done hybernating!

During a recent appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, the charismatic Southern Hospitality star spilled the beans on his highly anticipated ninth studio album. Brace yourselves, music lovers, because Ludacris plans to drop some brand-new tracks before the year is over. And that's not all! He's also got an album in the works for next year. Can you handle the excitement?

When asked about the delay, Ludacris cheekily blamed his busy schedule filming movies for the Fast & Furious franchise. He hilariously quipped, "They keep shooting more movies. What am I supposed to do?" But fear not, because this rap heavyweight reassured us that his hunger for the music game remains insatiable.

Drawing inspiration from his favorite rappers who stayed hungry and passionate throughout their careers, Ludacris is determined to prove that he's still got that fire in him. He shared, "I never wanted to be that. So it’s extremely important for me to prove to people that even though I’m doing all this other stuff, make no mistake, I still got it, and I’m still as hungry as ever."

It's been a few years since Ludacris blessed us with his eighth studio album, Ludaversal, back in 2015. But now, it's time to rejoice because new music is on the horizon, and Ludacris is ready to bring the heat once again.

So, mark your calendars and get those speakers ready. Ludacris is about to unleash his infectious beats and electrifying rhymes, reminding us all why he's a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Stay tuned for the sonic explosion that awaits us, courtesy of Ludacris, the rap sensation we can always count on to keep the party going!