Ja Rule

Hip hop music, Composer

1976 –

76

Who is Ja Rule?

Jeffrey Atkins, better known by his stage name, Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor from Queens, New York.

Born in Hollis, Queens, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla". From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" with Christina Milian, "I'm Real" with Jennifer Lopez, "Always on Time" with Ashanti, "Mesmerize" also with Ashanti, and "Wonderful" with R. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. He is also known for some well-publicized feuds with other rappers.

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Born
Feb 29, 1976
Queens
Also known as
  • ja_rule
  • Loki
  • Jeffrey 'Ja Rule' Atkins
  • Ja Rule a.k.a. Jeffrey Atkins
  • Jeffrey Atkins
Parents
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Queens

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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