He 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 née 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 in 1994. 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 began to have an idea that they all work together. They formed a group named The Murderers. They recorded many songs together. Friction tore the group apart, DMX, a rapper that sounds very similar to Ja accused him of trying to steal his style with the deep voice, by saying that before the three were signed Ja tried to make his voice sound lighter but heard him embrace the deep voice and tried to imitate it. They had planned to release an album together, but this idea was scrapped and they all made appearances on their respective albums. Still, around this time, Ja Rule was still fairly unknown. Jay-Z, at the time a young star and new to Def Jam, was the most popular rapper in hip hop. Russell Simmons had the idea that in order to build hype around Ja Rule and capitalize on Jay's popularity that Ja Rule do a verse on Jay-Z's 1998 single Can I Get A..., which also featured Amil. Ja's performance of the verse made him a household name and he became an instant star and by the release of his album a year later he was one of Def Jam Recordings premier acts.
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Ja Rule Lyrics
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That make you say damn this nigga ridiculous
The way I hit 'em and move nigga I can't lose
Inconspicuous incognito niggas ain't ready
For whoever who has the flow nigga know I spit deadly
Fear me to the day I'm dead on the street with holes in me
The ghettos got love for me 'cause I'mma lay for 'em
If I have to gradually down or after
Tears before laughter but who gonna cry?
My style be so touchin' nigga wipe yo eye!
Get used to obvious lies and dead wise guys
And any bitch niggas feel they fuckin' wit my's
C'mon let's get it on, to the break in the dawn,
Before long if you wrong you be dead and gone
And now I'm the bomb to clarify my name in vain
What you thought motherfuckers I was playin' baby I hit 'em all
Load 'em all be tonight I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
For as long as I'm a alive I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
I want my piece of the pie I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
Expect my's to the day of my demise baby I'mma hit 'em all
Thinkin' its a game I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
Show 'em I ain't playin' I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
For operatin' like planes I'm a hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em
Baby I kill 'em all whatcha want to do with this
Nigga nothin' so shut the fuck up
And learn somethin' see my team can get a whole town gamin'
Give it up we even take the small change
Nigga yeah uh you think my way of life fucked up right?
Till you live it and the cash gets to eatin' at yo spirit
Fear it you be a broke nigga, you near it,
You be the next nigga,never have to go back and been it
Cold stares thought you need a killa 'round here
Y'all niggas really have some pitiful ideas
I keep tryin' to get this world to see
Hustle hard my mind on that money
My motto to be stack it if you got it for when you get it
Don't talk about it just be about it that it
Went all odds against niggas gettin' rich figure
To earn a dollar makes sense Baby I hit 'em all
Load 'em all be tonight I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
For as long as I'm a alive I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
I want my piece of the pie I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
Expect my's to the day of my demise baby I'mma hit 'em all
Thinkin' its a game I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
Show 'em I ain't playin' I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
For operatin' like planes I'm a hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em
Baby I come in style comin' fresh out of Queens (Brooklyn)
I recognize how my killa cliques gettin' down
Everyday is while takin' yours into process niggas is stress
Leavin' peep holes in yo chest god bless the next that get laid to rest
Frustration and stress make me question death
I want to shoot all niggas I feel should be shot on the spot
Let 'em rot with lead in their knot
Oh shit you bitch ass niggas be lit
Smoke weed it give you the heart to proceed
Whatcha game plan you the man
Go for your guns feel no remorse
When I leave your brain ?
Now settle down get your shit tight
Should we expect move right
And everything is aight
But if you slip son that ass is gone top dog motherfuckers recognize
Baby I'm hit 'em all
Load 'em all be tonight I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
For as long as I'm a alive I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
I want my piece of the pie I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
Expect my's to the day of my demise baby I'mma hit 'em all
Thinkin' its a game I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
Show 'em I ain't playin' I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
For operatin' like planes I'm a hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em
In the song Kill 'Em All by Ja Rule featuring Jay-Z, the artists deliver a powerful and aggressive message about their determination to succeed. In the first verse, Ja Rule boasts about his skills and the fear he instills in his competitors. He adds that his style is so touching that it can even make people cry. In the chorus, both artists express their determination to succeed and to overcome any obstacles in their path.
In the second verse, Ja Rule talks about the struggles he and his team faced while trying to make a living. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and persistence in achieving success. He expresses his contempt for those who talk about making money but do not take action or hustle hard to achieve it. The final verse is delivered by Jay-Z, who talks about the violence and stress in his environment. He expresses his frustration with those who choose to live life recklessly and warns them of the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
It must be the way that I spit shit
I am extremely talented at rapping and it shows in my lyrics
That make you say damn this nigga ridiculous
People are impressed by my skills and find my rapping to be incredible
The way I hit 'em and move nigga I can't lose
I am unstoppable and always come out on top
Inconspicuous incognito niggas ain't ready
People are not expecting the level of talent I possess
For whoever who has the flow nigga know I spit deadly
Those who are skilled in rapping recognize the lethalness of my abilities
Fear me to the day I'm dead on the street with holes in me
People will always be afraid of me and I will never be forgotten even in death
The ghettos got love for me 'cause I'mma lay for 'em
I am respected in the ghetto and will always represent for them
If I have to gradually down or after
Even if I have to slow down my rapping or retire eventually, I will always be remembered for my greatness
The only fib be love and disaster
The only things guaranteed in life are love and destruction
Tears before laughter but who gonna cry?
Life is full of sadness and hardship but we must push through it
My style be so touchin' nigga wipe yo eye!
My rapping and lyrics are so emotional that it can move people to tears
Get used to obvious lies and dead wise guys
We must become accustomed to deceit and the deaths of those who may be seen as wise
And any bitch niggas feel they fuckin' wit my's
Anyone who thinks they can compete with my rap skills will be disappointed
C'mon let's get it on, to the break in the dawn,
Let's continue to push ourselves and work hard until the break of dawn
Before long if you wrong you be dead and gone
If you continue to make wrong choices in life, you will eventually face the consequences
And now I'm the bomb to clarify my name in vain
I am the best and most skilled rapper and will continue to prove it to everyone
What you thought motherfuckers I was playin' baby I hit 'em all
I am not messing around and will come out on top in every situation
Load 'em all be tonight I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
I am ready to take on anyone and everyone tonight
For as long as I'm a alive I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
I will always be on top and continue to succeed for as long as I live
I want my piece of the pie I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
I want my share of success and will go after it aggressively
Expect my's to the day of my demise baby I'mma hit 'em all
I will always be striving for greatness even until the day I die
Thinkin' its a game I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
Some people may think this is a game, but I take my craft seriously and will come out on top
Show 'em I ain't playin' I'mma hit 'em, hit 'em
I will demonstrate to others that I am serious about my rapping abilities and won't back down
For operatin' like planes I'm a hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em
I will take down anyone who is operating under false pretenses and pretending to be something they are not
Nigga nothin' so shut the fuck up
If you don't have anything of value to say, then don't say anything at all
And learn somethin' see my team can get a whole town gamin'
Take note of what I am doing and how successful I am in getting people to follow me
Give it up we even take the small change
We will even accept small contributions to our success
Nigga yeah uh you think my way of life fucked up right?
Some people may believe that my lifestyle is not the best, but it works for me and brings me success
Till you live it and the cash gets to eatin' at yo spirit
You won't truly understand my way of life until you experience it and allow money to consume you
Fear it you be a broke nigga, you near it,
If you are afraid of success, you will never achieve financial stability
You be the next nigga,never have to go back and been it
You could be the next successful person and never have to struggle again
Cold stares thought you need a killa 'round here
The environment is hostile and you need to be tough to survive
Y'all niggas really have some pitiful ideas
Your ideas are weak and uninspired
I keep tryin' to get this world to see
I am constantly striving to show the world my abilities and potential
Hustle hard my mind on that money
I am always working hard and striving for financial success
My motto to be stack it if you got it for when you get it
I believe in saving and investing money for the future
Don't talk about it just be about it that it
Actions speak louder than words; don't just talk about it, show it
Went all odds against niggas gettin' rich figure
Despite the odds being against us, we are still able to succeed and become wealthy
To earn a dollar makes sense Baby I hit 'em all
Making money is important and necessary to become successful
Baby I come in style comin' fresh out of Queens (Brooklyn)
I am stylish and come from a place where people are tough and resilient
I recognize how my killa cliques gettin' down
I understand the mentality of my group and how we operate
Everyday is while takin' yours into process niggas is stress
Everyday, we are working hard and under a lot of pressure
Leavin' peep holes in yo chest god bless the next that get laid to rest
Our actions have consequences and may lead to violence and death
Frustration and stress make me question death
The stress and pressure of life can make me contemplate the meaning and purpose of life and the inevitability of death
I want to shoot all niggas I feel should be shot on the spot
I would like to take revenge on those who have wronged me
Let 'em rot with lead in their knot
I want to leave my enemies with physical harm and pain
Oh shit you bitch ass niggas be lit
I am aware that some people may talk badly about me or underestimate me
Smoke weed it give you the heart to proceed
Using drugs can help give courage and motivation to move forward
Whatcha game plan you the man
What is your plan? Are you able to succeed?
Go for your guns feel no remorse
Don't hesitate to take action and do what needs to be done
When I leave your brain ?
When I take your life
Now settle down get your shit tight
Calm down and focus on what needs to be done
Should we expect move right
We should be aware of what to expect in order to succeed
And everything is aight
Everything will be okay as long as we work hard and stay focused
But if you slip son that ass is gone top dog motherfuckers recognize
If you make a mistake, others will take advantage of it and try to take you down
For operatin' like planes I'm a hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em
I will take down anyone who is operating under false pretenses and pretending to be something they are not
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD HINSON, IRVING LORENZO, JEFFREY ATKINS, SHAWN CARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JayRoc804
The real ones will always put respect on Ja's name 💯💯
@MaRcuS-ht7lk
He killed this shit..still 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@blackpowergod210
4sho
@ihceyno
Both sides of JaRule were good, his stuff with Jlo and Ashanti was legendary, be honest man
@rayjameson937
Legendary, sure in pop culture. Big moment in hip hop history, but nuttin legendary. Nothing like method and mary j blige..
@ismomanadjakouakou6010
OK oui c'est Cocol 20/20 dit ISMO Manadja1er Cocol
@seanhoward7554
Facts
@youtubeaccount458
@@rayjameson937 meth and Mary didn't leave an impact like Ja and Ashanti you buggin.
@youtubeaccount458
@@rayjameson937 about nothing legendary lol. Y'all just hate to admit Ja was that dude.
And no not in pop culture, just in general!
@Misteri95
shout out 2 Ja, he held Queens down for 5 summers wit hot joints!!1