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: The song received a nomination for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture at the 46th Grammy Awards.
"Act a Fool" by Ludacris is the signature anthem of the 2003 film 2 Fast 2 Furious , serving as the lead single for both the movie's soundtrack and Ludacris's fourth studio album, Chicken-n-Beer . Produced by , the track became a cultural staple of the early 2000s dirty south hip-hop scene and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Production and Sound ludacris_act_a_fool_2_fast_2_furious_soundtrack_hq
: Beyond its top 10 Billboard Hot 100 placement, it reached number 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. : The song received a nomination for Best
: Within the Fast & Furious franchise, "Act a Fool" remains one of the most recognizable tracks, often cited alongside Wiz Khalifa’s "See You Again" as a defining musical moment for the series. Track Details Information Artist Release Date May 20, 2003 Genre Southern Hip Hop Length Label Disturbing tha Peace / Def Jam South Production and Sound : Beyond its top 10
The track is defined by its high-energy, "trunk-rattling" production. Bangladesh utilized a heavy, rhythmic bassline and syncopated percussion that mirrored the high-octane energy of street racing depicted in the film. Ludacris’s signature animated delivery and witty punchlines—such as his instructions on how to "act a fool" behind the wheel—made it an instant club and car-culture favorite. The Music Video
: It utilizes fast-cut editing and street-racing sequences that helped bridge the gap between the music industry and the burgeoning car enthusiast subculture of the time. Critical and Commercial Impact
: The video prominently showcases the customized vehicles from the film, most notably Ludacris's own character's gold-colored cars.