Ja Rule
American rapper (born 1976)
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Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr., better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Born and raised in New York City, Ja Rule became known as a leading figure in 2000s hip hop for his blending of gangsta rap with commercially-oriented pop sensibilities. He signed with Irv Gotti's Murder Inc Records, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings to release his debut studio album Venni Vetti Vecci (1999), which spawned his first hit single, "Holla Holla". Ja Rule peaked the Billboard Hot 100 thrice in 2001 with his single "Always on Time" and his guest appearances on Jennifer Lopez's "I'm Real " and "Ain't It Funny". His encompassing singles, "Put It on Me", "Mesmerize", "Livin' It Up" and "Wonderful" have each peaked within the top ten of the chart and spawned from commercially successful album releases.
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Ja Rule and 50 Cent Trade Disses After UK Tour Cancelation MeltdownJa Rule is currently scrambling trying to figure out why his UK Tour fell apart days before it was supposed to jump off -- and now he has to fend off 50 Cent once again!!! On Tuesday, Ja offered ticket..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ja Rule denied entry to the UK - days before tour startsUS rapper Ja Rule says he is "devastated" after being denied entry to the UK - days before his tour begins.Sky News - Published | |
Ja Rule Fries 50 Cent Over Mic-Throwing Incident: 'Enjoy the Lawsuits'Ja Rule's decided 50 Cent's controversial hurling of a microphone at the head of a radio host is too sweet a moment to pass up -- so, he's rubbing the incident in his longtime rival's face!!! Ja..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ashanti Brings Out Nelly During Her Las Vegas ConcertAshanti was certainly serving body onstage, and she made sure she didn't do it without her rumored boo ... bringing out Nelly as a surprise guest during her show!! Ashanti hit the stage with Ja Rule in..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ja Rule Says Hip Hop's Influencing Ja Morant's Poor Decisions, 'That Ain't The Way'Patrick Beverley's right -- at least, that's what Ja Rule is saying, telling TMZ Sports he believes Ja Morant is absolutely being poorly influenced by hip hop. The Chicago Bulls guard made waves..TMZ.com - Published |