Rapper Ludacris explains why his 6 and 7-year-old daughters have debit cards

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By Nika Shakhnazarova

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Growing up as daughters of one of the most famous rappers in the world sure does come with its perks.

From living in mansions to traveling the world and wearing designer brands, it's safe to say Ludacris' four daughters are living the lap of luxury.

But while money is no object for the rapper himself, he's determined to keep his children humble in the way he raises them with his wife Eudoxie Bridges.

Ludacris - real name Christopher Brian Bridges - shares Cadence, six, and two-week-old Chance with wife Eudoxie. He is also dad to Cai, seven, and Karma, 20, from previous relationships.

And in an effort to teach his kids the importance of managing their money, the rapper has revealed that his daughters Cadence and Cai already have their own debit cards, despite only being six and seven years old.

"I’m teaching them about money management," he told TODAY Parents. "It's important that they understand how to earn their own money and save up for what they want."

Cadence and Cai earn an allowance by doing chores around the house such as cleaning their rooms and washing dishes.

"We’re setting certain standards and precedents that I know will carry on," he explained. "I want them to know how debit cards work because that is the future."

The Fast & Furious actor is serious about teaching his girls humility, but describes himself as "that silly dad."

Recently, he embarrassed Karma at a showing of his new film F9.

"I snuck in there [without anyone noticing] because I had my mask. I was yelling throughout the movie in the back of the theater," Ludacris recalled. "She was sitting next to me cringing."

Karma is following in her father's footsteps and studying filmmaking at Spelman College in Georgia.

"I used to be able to tell my oldest daughter what's cool and now she tells me what's cool!" Ludacris joked. "I had to put my ego aside."

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