Rapper, actor Ludacris surprises metro Atlanta students with new shoes

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ATLANTA — With the holidays around the corner, some students are getting an early Christmas gift!

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What some students thought was a normal holiday assembly turned out to be a huge surprise.

Students at L.P. Miles Elementary School got new shoes.

Mercedes Benz USA and the nonprofit “Shoes That Fit” provide shoes to children in traditionally underserved communities.

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They brought in Atlanta native Chris “Ludacris” Bridges to pull off the surprise.

The event included music and treats. Students also got to take photos with Ludacris.

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