Ludacris Sparks Major Concern Among Fans with Video of Him Drinking Glacier Water

Ludacris fans have expressed concern after the rapper shared a video of himself drinking water from a glacier.

The TikTok clip features the musician by a pool in Alaska, creating an illusion that he was perched on a cliff. Take a look:

In the video, Ludacris shares his motivation for visiting the Alaskan glaciers.

He stated: “You know I got a bucket list, or as I like to call it a ‘f*ck it list’, I’ve never tasted fresh glacial water ever in my life, and this is a first.”

Carefully descending to the water, dispelling the cliff illusion, he fills a bottle from the pool.

After sipping the water, Ludacris exclaimed ‘oh my god!’ and ran out of shot as the video concluded.

The TikTok post was captioned: “Water so good it tastes like GOD made it. Well, because he did.”

However, many fans expressed concern for his health in the comments after he drank the water.

One commenter wrote: “Pretty sure drinking water from a glacier is bad for your health,” while another questioned: “Is that standing water? shouldn’t you boil it first or something?”

Another user highlighted the bacterial risks, saying: “Glacier water… has over a million bacteria that hasn’t all been identified.”

Someone else simply stated: “Glacier water is super dangerous.”

On Twitter, a user shared the clip and commented: “Has he not heard about all the crazy primeval worms and bacteria that defrost from those things?”

Concerns are valid, as glacier water, like any untreated water, can carry various microorganisms.

While tap water appears to be a simple source of fresh drinking water, a significant amount of effort and infrastructure ensures its safety for consumption.

Clean water, alongside waste management, is crucial in maintaining public health outside hospitals.

Glacier water, which hasn’t undergone any treatment, can harbor harmful microorganisms like microalgae and ‘zombie viruses’ that reanimate as glaciers melt, as well as heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, and zinc. Yikes.