Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr. [5] (born February 29, 1976), [1] better known by his stage name Ja Rule (/ dʒ ɑː r uː l /), is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Born and raised in New York City, Ja Rule became known for blending gangsta rap with pop and R&B sensibilities.

2 days ago · Murder Inc.’s first release was Ja Rule’s 1999 debut album, Venni Vetti Vecci, and Ja became the label’s flagship artist. Through Murder Inc., Ja Rule also aided Jennifer Lopez’s rising career with features on “I’m Real” (which Gotti co-wrote), and “Ain’t It Funny,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five and six ...

2 days ago · Irv Gotti, the producer and music industry mogul who launched the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died at the age of 54, according to the Hollywood Reporter and sources close to the situation ...

Jan 30, 2024 · "Livin' It Up" rapper Ja Rule was once a prominent name in hip-hop, but he experienced a notable shift in the trajectory of his career. The Queens native previously took a hiatus from the music industry, leaving many to wonder what happened to …

2 days ago · Record executive and music producer Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo, who helped launch music careers for Ashanti, DMX and Ja Rule, has died at 54. Def Jam Recordings, where Gotti worked as an executive ...

2 days ago · Ja Rule will likely issue a lengthier statement, but given how quick the news spread, a simple tweet communicated quite a bit. Def Jam also took to social media to make its stance on Irv Gotti's ...

2 days ago · Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Records Founder Who Worked With Ashanti and Ja Rule, Dies at 54 “Def Jam has lost one of its most creative soldiers who was hip-hop,” says YouTube’s Lyor Cohen.

Jeffrey Bruce Atkins better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its lead single "Holla Holla".

Jun 10, 2023 · Ja Rule talks to Insider about Cardi B and Nicki Minaj dominating the rap game, his special connection with Ashanti, and his VIBES Concert Series.

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