What rapper is featured on Carrie Underwood's "The Champion"?

The rapper featured on Carrie Underwood’s “The Champion” is Ludacris. The song pairs Underwood’s country-pop vocals with Ludacris’s rap verses, creating a motivational sports anthem built around perseverance, confidence, and victory.

“The Champion” was released in January 2018 as a promotional single connected with Super Bowl LII. NBC used it in sports programming, and it also became associated with the 2018 Winter Olympics. Its official video combines recording-studio footage with scenes of athletes and everyday people overcoming challenges.

Ludacris is the stage name of Christopher Bridges, an Atlanta rapper and actor known for hits including “Stand Up” and “Money Maker.” A common mix-up is assuming the song is a solo Underwood recording because she carries the chorus and headline billing, but the official title specifically identifies Ludacris as the featured artist.