Remember when Ludacris & Delaware's Ryan Phillippe were in a hit film 20 years ago?

When rapper Ludacris headlines the Delaware State Fair on July 20, fans won't witness a multiple Grammy Award-winning artist.

They'll also see a veteran actor whose film resume is as long as a CVS receipt.

Believe it or not, one of Ludacris' first major movies "Crash,'' 20 years ago and with Delaware actor Ryan Phillipe.

Here's what to know about the star-studded film.

Ludacris and Ryan Phillippe in 'Crash'

The 2004 film "Crash" is an Oscar-winning urban drama set in Los Angeles that touched on stereotypes through a racially diverse cast of characters who swerve in and out of one another's lives.

In "Crash," Ludacris plays a young Black carjacker who uses the race card for both personal gain and as an excuse.

He and his partner in crime (Larenz Tate) target a white district attorney (Brandon Fraser) and his wife (Sandra Bullock) by stealing their SUV.

Ryan Phillippe plays a cop whose older partner (Matt Dillon) pulls over an SUV driven by a Black married couple (Terrence Howard and Thandie Newton). The wife is molested during the pat down, while Phillippe's character is disgusted by his partner, but does nothing.

'Crash' stars includes Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock

Several other stars were cast in "Crash" including Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Terrence Howard, Brendan Fraser, Matt Dillon, William Fichtner and Thandie Newton.

Although "Crash" won three Academy Awards, the film is divisive. Some critics praised the way it highlighted racist stereotypes, while some movie lovers criticized the characters as being caricatures.

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To date, Phillippe is arguably best known for his role in "Crash." Meanwhile, Ludacris is most popular for playing Tej in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. His latest was role in the series was "Fast X" in 2023.

The rapper was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023. 

When will Ludacris tickets go on sale for Delaware State Fair?

Tickets to see Ludacris are on sale at noon Friday, Feb. 2. Prices range from $49-$84 (plus service fees). The rapper emerged in the 1990s and has dropped musical hits like "Number One Spot," "Rollout (My Business)" and "Act a Fool."

He'll be accompanied by DJ Infamous when he headlines the Delaware State Fair.

Delaware State Fair (18500 S. Dupont Highway, Harrington) is held Thursday, July 18, through Saturday, July 27. General admission tickets are up to $10 in person or $10.50 (online). Ludacris performs Saturday, July 20. Major concerts on the Grandstand are extra. Visit delawarestatefair.com or (302) 398-3269. 

If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@gannett.com. Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at delawareonline.com/newsletters. 

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