Fans Concerned After Rapper Ludacris Drinks Alaskan Glacier Water

Atlanta rapper and actor Ludacris recently crossed an item off his bucket list and sparked worry among his fanbase when he drank “fresh glacial water” while on a trip to Alaska for a performance.

In a video shared on his social media platforms, Ludacris, whose real name is Christopher Bridges, enthusiastically declared, “You know I got a bucket list, or as I like to call it, a ‘F— it list.’ I’ve never tasted fresh glacial water ever in my life. And this is a first!” He emphasized the significance of the moment and noted, “Half the world’s glaciers are here in Alaska; I couldn’t come here and just have a show.”

After he took a sip from the glacier, Bridges exclaimed, “Oh my God,” before he quickly moved away from the camera. In the caption, he wrote, “Water So Good It Tastes Like GOD Made It. Well, Because He Did.”

Bridges’ followers were quick to express concerns about the safety of drinking wild water. One user cautioned, “Be careful with glacier water! Even though it looks fresh and clean, it’s often full of bacteria, parasites, and viruses… You definitely don’t want those in your system.” Another fan humorously remarked that the water might cause Bridges to “turn into a Kaiju,” a reference to the giant monsters from Japanese films.

According to Alaska.org, a travel resource for the state, Alaska is known for its good drinking water, but the risks of contamination should not be ignored. They note that dangers primarily stem from human and animal waste, as well as bacteria like giardia and cryptosporidium. The website advises that water sources closer to their origin are generally safer, especially if they are fast-moving and ice-cold.

In light of the concerns raised, Ludacris addressed his followers in a subsequent post on X where he stated, “For everybody asking how that glacier water really tasted, I’m a water snob, and it was the best-tasting water I’ve ever had in my life.” He described the experience, “As I drank it I felt like every cell in my human body was being hydrated and rejuvenated at the same (expletive) time.”