Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper and actor signed to The Inc. and Universal Records formerly of Def Jam Recordings. He is from Hollis, New York and is best-known for hits "Put It On Me", "Between Me And You", "Wonderful" and for being associated with Jay-Z as a part of The Murderers. Ja Rule has sold over 20 Million albums worldwide and has released six albums with one on the way. His best-selling albums are Pain Is Love and Rule 3:36. Ja Rule has beefed with rappers DMX, 50 Cent, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre, and Eminem. Early life: He attended Junior High School in Floral Park, New York, where he met his future wife Aisha Murray and they graduated in 1991. They attended Martin Van Buren High School together but he did not graduate. When Atkins was five years old, his sister died from respiratory problems. Growing up in a strict religious home, Atkin's family did not celebrate birthdays and Christmas, and as a child, was not allowed to listen to rap music. When he first heard it, he decided to be a rapper. He would sneak the music into his house and played it on his CD player when his mother wasn't around. Atkins is married to his high school sweetheart, Aisha Atkins n??e Murray.They have three children: Brittney (11), Jeffrey Junior (6) and Jordan (3).He and his family live in a mansion in New Jersey. Rise to Fame: At age 15, Atkins appeared with 0-1 and Chris Black as part of Cash Money Click. This would lead to him being signed by TVT Records. He would end up being heard by a young DJ who called himself DJ Irv, then later Irv Gotti. Gotti, was a friend of Jay-Z's and he was also a DJ for Def Jam Recordings. During the mid 90s his main priority was meeting Ja Rule. He wanted to sign Ja to his new label Murder Inc. Records. He wanted Ja because of his distinct deep voice. After Irv was able to sign Ja along with DMX and Jay-Z to Def Jam. He beagn to have an i
1 | where i'm from | R.U.L.E. |
2 | Bitch Betta Have My Money | Def Jam 1985-2001: History of Hip Hop, Vol. 1 |
3 | Livin' It Up | Pain Is Love |
4 | Holla Holla (Radio Edit) | Holla Holla |
5 | Caught Up inst. | R.U.L.E. |
6 | Wonderful | R.U.L.E |
7 | New York | Hip Hop: the Collection V.3 [IMPORT] |
8 | What's My Name | R.U.L.E. |
9 | Between Me And You (LP Version | Rule 3:36 |
10 | Holla Holla (Instrumental | Holla Holla |
11 | Holla Holla | Venni, Vetti, Vecci |
12 | Wonderful (I Wonder Part 2) | Keyz-Cloud 9 |
13 | New York | R.U.L.E |
14 | Put It On Me | Rule 3:36 |
15 | Clap Back(Radio) | Clap Back |
16 | Clap Back(Instrumental) | Clap Back |
17 | Always on Time | Pain Is Love |
18 | Caught Up (clean) ft. Lloyd | R.U.L.E. |
19 | Always On Time | Pain Is Love |