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flag The Ludacrisp apple, named after rapper Ludacris, is a new crisp variety developed over 25 years and released in 2024.

flag The Ludacrisp apple, named after rapper Ludacris, is a new variety developed over 25 years by JP Pacello and released through the Midwest Apple Improvement Association. flag First available in orchards in 2021 and at Sprouts Farmers Markets in 2024, it was selected from thousands of seedlings for its crisp texture and flavor. flag The name, chosen to reflect early 2000s pop culture, sparked debate among MAIA members but gained popularity on social media, especially through TikToks linking it to Ludacris’s hit “Number One Spot.” The apple joins a small group of fruits named after people, blending agricultural innovation with modern branding.

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