This Halloween, American rapper Ludacris and his wife Eudoxie Bridges turned heads with a regal tribute to the 1988 cult classic Coming to America. Dressed as Prince Akeem and Queen Lisa, the couple paid homage to Eddie Murphy’s iconic characters, complete with royal robes, gold accents, and a nod to Zamundan flair.
Their costumes quickly went viral, earning praise for creativity and cultural nostalgia. Amid the buzz, a controversial quote began circulating online, falsely attributed to Ludacris:
“My wife does everything I tell her to do without complaining. Even if I tell her to bark like a dog, she will.”
The quote, often paired with the phrase “Just have money and women will do the unthinkable,” sparked backlash and debate across social media. However, there is no verified source or interview confirming Ludacris ever said this.
The line appears to be a misappropriation of a scene from Coming to America, where Prince Akeem jokingly tells a woman to bark like a dog, a moment meant to satirize blind obedience in arranged marriages.
In reality, Ludacris and Eudoxie have been married since 2014 and are known for their mutual respect, philanthropy, and family values. Eudoxie is the founder of Unspoken Angels, a nonprofit supporting women who’ve experienced abuse, and the couple often shares moments of affection and empowerment on social media.
Their Halloween tribute was clearly a playful homage, not a reflection of their real-life dynamic.
The viral misquote highlights the fine line between satire and misinformation. While Coming to America used humor to critique outdated gender roles, taking those lines out of context — and falsely attributing them to real people — can reinforce harmful stereotypes.
It’s a reminder that not everything viral is factual, and that celebrity couples deserve the same nuance and respect as anyone else.
