Ludacris gives away 20 cars in essay contest

Talk about a one-man stimulus package: Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris has given away 20 cars to people who wrote about their struggles to keep their jobs for a lack of wheels of their own.

Ludacris said he was taken aback after reading thousands of essays by people struggling or unable to buy cars needed to get to and from work or find jobs. The 31-year-old rapper felt he could step in, partnering with a suburban Atlanta dealership for Sunday's giveaway. About 4,000 contestants submitted essays to the rapper's foundation, explaining why they deserved a car.