Ja Rule
American rapper, singer, and actor from Hollis, Queens, who dominated the early 2000s charts before transitioning to film and television.
What do we know about Ja Rule?
Here are the key biographical details about Ja Rule:
- Name: Ja Rule
- Also Known As: Jeff Atkins, Jeff 'Ja Rule' Atkins, Jeffrey Atkins, Jeffrey 'Ja Rule' Atkins
- Date of Birth: February 29, 1976
- Place of Birth: Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Stunts
Who is Ja Rule?
Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Born in Hollis, Queens, he began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla". From 2000 to 2004, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" with Christina Millian, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" 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.
What is Ja Rule known for?
With over 50 credits across film and television, Ja Rule's most recognized screen appearances include:
- The Fast and the Furious (2001, Movie)
- Scary Movie 3 (2003, Movie)
- Shall We Dance? (2004, Movie)
- Assault on Precinct 13 (2005, Movie)
- Fyre (2019, Movie)
- The Daily Show (1996, TV Series)
- Saturday Night Live (1975, TV Series)
- Half Past Dead (2002, Movie)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003, TV Series)
- Fyre Fraud (2019, Movie)
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