Ludacris was able to collaborate with Timbaland early on in his career because he used his grandmother as an excuse to get out of work at a radio station. During a new interview with Bootleg Kev, Luda reflected on making music with Timbaland after the producer sought him out at his workplace, Atlanta's Hot 97.5 (now Hot 107.9). “I was able to give Timbaland my demo, and from there is how I got on his album,” the rapper explained. Luda then explained a conversation that he had with Timbaland that led to their collaboration. “I want you to come to Virginia, this is where I’m recording an album,” recalled Luda, explaining that Timbaland wanted him to come on a “random Thursday.” Since he wasn’t on a contract at the radio station where he worked, Ludacris couldn’t ask for time off. The rapper claimed he told the radio station, “My grandmother just died, and I have to go to the funeral in New York.” “I used my grandmother to go and record ‘Phat Rabbit’ in Virginia,” he said.…