Ludacris, Big Boi To Host Upcoming Urban Ball For Obama Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Grammy winning rappers Ludacris and Big Boi have joined forces to host the upcoming "Urban Ball" in Washington, DC next month.

Helping celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, the duo will travel to the nation's capitol to lead an evening filled with excitement as they welcome a new administration into office

"We have done our part to elect a great leader; now we are coming together to celebrate his accomplishment and to ring in the new era and share the hope he has inspired in us," Luda said in a statement. "It is a beautiful thing to be a part of a history. Look at what happens when people come together and focus on possibilities rather than our differences."

Along with the rap stars, the event will also be highlighted with performances by T-Pain, David Banner, Fantasia, Lil' Jon, Monica, Bobby Valentino and more.

With a required dress code restricting all casual attire, fans may begin purchasing their tickets today (December 5) via www.AmericanMusicInauguralBalls.com.

"The Urban Ball" is currently scheduled to kick-off Tuesday, January 20.

taken from SOHH.com