Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges recently unveiled his new line of Cognac, Conjure, at the Vinexpo event in France.
The rapper/actor rolled up in style in a chauffeur-driven Bentley, and proceeded to pose with an array of beautiful models outside the event.
Ludacris teamed with Norwegian Cognac company, Birkedal Hartmann, to create Conjure, which will debut in Norway in July, followed by the U.S. in the fall.
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Ludacris Adds to the Celebrity Liquor Market With Conjure
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