Ludacris Feels Like 'Superman' After Drinking Fresh Alaskan Glacier Water Despite Fan Concern over Bacteria

Mar. 15, 2025

Ludacris in New York City in May 2024.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty

Ludacrisis addressing fan concerns over his health after he posted a video on social media in which he drank fresh Alaskan glacier water without purifying it first.

The rapper, 46, (born Christopher Bridges), was in Alaska for aperformance at the state fairon Friday, Aug, 23 and did some sightseeing while on the trip.

In a video posted to his social media accounts,including Instagram, on Aug. 26, the “Act a Fool” rapper climbed down a glacier and proceeded to drink fresh water from the location.

“Listen man, half the world’s glaciers are here in Alaska, I couldn’t come here and just have a show,” theFast & Furiousstar began. “I’ve never tasted fresh glacial water, ever in my life and this is a first, here we go.”

He proceeded to climb down the glacier and collect water in a water bottle, eyeing the camera before he took a sip. “Oh my God,” he said after drinking, running off-camera.

“Water 💧 So Good It Tastes Like GOD Made It. Well, Because He Did 🙏🏾 ❄️,” the caption of the video read.

Ludacris in Los Angeles in April 2024.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

“My anxiety was on so many levels 😩😂,” wroteTerrence J.

Another follower spelled out the health risks of drinking glacier water without treating it more explicitly.

“Be careful with glacier water! Even though it looks fresh and clean, it’s often full of bacteria, parasites, and viruses…” the person wrote. “Microorganisms you definitely don’t want in your system.. It can make you extremely sick. Make sure to boil it first to stay safe! 🥺.”

In a follow-up video posted toX (formerly Twitter)on Tuesday, Aug. 27 theFast Xstar appeared to address the public’s concern over his health, although he didn’t mention the risks associated with drinking untreated water.

“For everybody asking me how that glacier water really tasted… when I tell you I’m a water snob, it was the best-tasting water I’ve ever had in my life,” he said. “And as I drank it, I felt like every cell in my human body was being hydrated and rejuvenated at the same damn time.”

Ludacris continued: “To have the greatest show in Alaska after that….Listen man, I’m here. I feel like Superman.”

Ludacris in West Hollywood in October 2023.Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty

Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty

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The National Park Service (NPS)advises the public: “Never drink water from a natural source that you haven’t purified, even if the water looks clean. Water in a stream, river or lake may look clean, but it can still be filled with bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can result inwaterborne diseases, such ascryptosporidiosisorgiardiasis. It is essential that you purify natural water.”

source: people.com