In case you are wondering: Yes, we tried to squeeze a few more song-related puns into that headline. ("Rays will Rollout the red carpet for Ludacris?" "Rays show Luda some Southern Hospitality?" "T-Trop gets P-Poppin'?" Meh.)

The rapper performs as part of the Rays Summer Concert Series Saturday following the Rays' home game against the Washington Nationals. Game time is 6:08 p.m.; expect Ludacris to perform around 9. It's free with a game ticket, but don't be surprised if it's a sellout.

Sean Daly caught up with the rapper earlier this week, and asked him about his new album, Barack Obama and whether he'll root for the Rays.

Get Sean's Q&A with Ludacris by clicking here.

Photo: Associated Press