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.

1 day 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 ...

1 day ago · Following his tenure as A&R at Def Jam, Gotti co-founded Murder Inc. with his brother Chris Gotti in 1998 and released Ja Rule’s debut album “Venni Vetti Vecci” the following June.

1 day ago · The first album the label released was Ja Rule's debut album, "Venni Vetti Vecci," which went on to achieve platinum status and was followed by the rapper's triple-platinum records "Rule 3:36 ...

1 day ago · Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. record label founder who launched Ja Rule and Ashanti to stardom, dies at 54. Gotti died at age 54 after cofounding Murder Inc. Records with his brother, Chris, in 1998.

2 days ago · Before launching Murder Inc. in New York City in 1998, Gotti worked as an A&R at Def Jam, where he helped bring DMX, Jay-Z and Ja Rule to the label.

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".

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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.

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".