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.
Talk
Ja Rule Lyrics
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Well b**** n****z get you of the grind, n**** grab the nine and
Well fake n****z try to cop the style, cop the 40 cal then
Well if you don't like the way its going down, n**** grip the pounding
And if there's more than one that got the gold, grab the cal keep going
[Verse 1 - Ja Rule]
Real talk, the inc about to run New York
Who gon' hold us of, cause you don't read newspaper's n****
Lt Ja tell it, that's murder inc boy's, that's real killers
Money laundering, tax avaid and drug dealers
Backed by chemical grit, you can't be serious
We just n****z getting money, f***ing all the b****es
And life and death between a matter of inches
You know
That fo' four that handle his business
Like capital game, reload and hit them with interest
Damn
What so gangsta about these n****z
Now I got the full speed n****z, led
Leave them dead over prayers, or head
'Cause we done f***ing these same b****es
And you know they talk, and the pillows be my witness
My forgiveness
N****z can't be this stupid
It's gun talk, n****z better get used to it
[Chorus]
[Verse 2 - Blackchild]
I don't' care if you're a criminal or a cop, shoot or get shot
I'm raised by the plot, product of the hater
The gauge and the glock, and I keep a blade
I ain't afraid if it pop, the gauge still a gun
Married murder one, sleep with the fishes
Tasting red rum, young and corrupted
Nothing to f*** with, straight out of the gutter
With no introduction
Our role models is forced with the hollows
F*** slothes the swallow the fifth a holla
The whitness and the polla
Weed twisting ganja
Load up the clip's and flip the corner
They Morner, be morners stay gunner
We gangster, gangster point and blank ya'
Thank ya'
N****z keep me in the mood
To eat a n**** food
I murder with real bombs
[Chorus]
[Verse 3 - Ja Rule]
The nine the cal the pound of coke, n****z
The weed the dope the E' the coke, n****z
The gauge is mine, that's all I know
I've been doing this since 9 6, the oldies know
This tough load, the 3 8 o's, I let my hoe's hold
Keep it in them working, In case I'm legal searching
They got worship god, and trust the gun
Ask for your forgiveness, and send n****z up
F***ing stick n****z up, these b**** n****z touch
It's all about violence, real n****z is silenced
And know these n****z whoes guns got low mileage
Got ducked taped, all tied up in their houses
I'll make you watch while I f*** the spouse
This, ain't business, it's personal, gun talk
when I holla your the first to know
How many hoes, and how much blood has been lost of
[Chorus]
Yeah
Murder INC
We riding here motherf***ers
The song "Talk" by Ja Rule featuring Blackchild was released in 2000 as a part of his third studio album "Rule 3:36". The lyrics of the song talk about street life and gangster lifestyle. In the chorus, Ja Rule talks about grabbing weapons if someone tries to interfere with their hustle. He says that they will use weapons to protect themselves and the things they have worked hard for. The lyrics of the verses are also about gangs, guns, and drugs. Ja Rule boasts about how his gang, Murder INC, is about to run New York City since there are no "real n****z" left to hold the torch. Blackchild also talks about his upbringing and how he was raised by the plot of land where he grew up, which made him tough enough to face any situation. The lyrics of this song are very violent and portray a harsh reality that Ja Rule and Blackchild experienced in their lives.
The song "Talk" became a controversial hit and attracted a lot of attention because of its violent lyrics. Ja Rule and his gangster image were already famous before the release of this song, but "Talk" cemented his status as a gangster rapper. The song's lyrics have been interpreted in different ways, some people think it's about the struggles of life on the streets, while some say it promotes violence and crime. Despite the controversy, the song became very popular and helped Ja Rule establish himself as one of the leading rappers of his time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well b**** n****z get you of the grind, n**** grab the nine and
If there are fake people holding you back from success, you need to grab a gun and defend yourself.
Well fake n****z try to cop the style, cop the 40 cal then
If people are trying to copy your style and be something they are not, you need to protect yourself with a firearm.
Well if you don't like the way its going down, n**** grip the pounding
If you are unhappy with a situation, you need to take matters into your own hands and use whatever force necessary to change it.
And if there's more than one that got the gold, grab the cal keep going
If multiple people have what you want, you should not hesitate to use a gun to take it and keep moving forward.
Real talk, the inc about to run New York
Ja Rule's music label, Murder INC, is planning on gaining control of the New York music scene.
'Cause there's no real n****z left to hold the torch
Ja Rule feels that there are no authentic people left leading the way in the music industry.
Who gon' hold us of, cause you don't read newspaper's n****
Ja Rule is confident in his ability to overcome any obstacles because he feels that nobody is paying close enough attention to him or his label.
Lt Ja tell it, that's murder inc boy's, that's real killers
Ja Rule wants people to know that his label is not to be messed with and contains real, dangerous individuals.
Money laundering, tax avaid and drug dealers
Ja Rule acknowledges that his label has committed illegal activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and drug dealing.
Backed by chemical grit, you can't be serious
Ja Rule believes that the violent and dangerous reputation of his label is not something to be taken lightly.
We just n****z getting money, f***ing all the b****es
Ja Rule admits that his label is all about making money and sleeping around with women.
And life and death between a matter of inches
Ja Rule knows that in his world, a person's life can be taken or spared by mere inches.
That fo' four that handle his business
Ja Rule values the power of a .44 caliber gun to take care of business.
Like capital game, reload and hit them with interest
Ja Rule references a common phrase 'capital gain' and compares it to using a gun to attack enemies for monetary gain.
What so gangsta about these n****z
Ja Rule is questioning the authenticity and realness of others who claim to be gangsters.
Now I got the full speed n****z, led
Ja Rule has a team of 'full speed' individuals who are willing to use firearms to take out others.
Leave them dead over prayers, or head
Ja Rule is willing to kill people over either their religious beliefs or their lack of integrity.
'Cause we done f***ing these same b****es
Ja Rule acknowledges that he and his team have had sex with multiple women and are now seeking new targets.
And you know they talk, and the pillows be my witness
Ja Rule is aware that people gossip and spread rumors, and he trusts that his pillows (where he and his partners have conversations) will confirm his version of events.
My forgiveness
Ja Rule is not afraid to seek forgiveness for the violent acts he commits.
N****z can't be this stupid
Ja Rule is surprised at how foolish his enemies are to not realize the danger they face from him and his partners.
It's gun talk, n****z better get used to it
Ja Rule is letting everyone know that he and his gang frequently discuss using guns and that others need to accept this reality.
I don't care if you're a criminal or a cop, shoot or get shot
Blackchild does not discriminate between groups when it comes to violence - anyone can be targeted.
I'm raised by the plot, product of the hater
Blackchild was brought up in a world of negativity and criticism.
The gauge and the glock, and I keep a blade
Blackchild is skilled in using both firearms and knives for protection.
I ain't afraid if it pop, the gauge still a gun
Even if a situation escalates into violence, Blackchild is still confident in his ability to use a shotgun.
Married murder one, sleep with the fishes
Blackchild has killed someone and they have been 'married' to their death by being dropped in the ocean.
Tasting red rum, young and corrupted
Blackchild can taste the blood of his enemies on his lips and admits he has become jaded and morally corrupt.
Nothing to f*** with, straight out of the gutter
Blackchild is not someone to be underestimated and is from a rough background.
With no introduction
Blackchild does not require an introduction when he is about to use violence against someone.
Our role models is forced with the hollows
The people Blackchild looks up to all have guns with hollow-point bullets, a reference to their willingness to kill.
F*** slothes the swallow the fifth a holla
Blackchild does not like to waste time with women who are hesitant, and encourages them to ingest alcohol quickly.
The whitness and the polla
Blackchild references drugs and the weaponry needed to defend it against others.
Weed twisting ganja
Blackchild enjoys smoking marijuana and is skilled in rolling it.
Load up the clip's and flip the corner
Get ready for a dangerous situation - load your magazines and turn the corner.
They Morner, be morners stay gunner
Blackchild warns his enemies that if they make him mourn the loss of someone, they will soon become the next victims.
We gangster, gangster point and blank ya'
Blackchild proudly identifies as a gangster and will not hesitate to shoot you at point-blank range.
Thank ya'
Blackchild is grateful for the opportunity to use violence against others.
The nine the cal the pound of coke, n****z
Ja Rule and his label use different types of firearms as well as drugs to achieve their goals.
The weed the dope the E' the coke, n****z
Ja Rule's team is involved in selling different types of drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy.
The gauge is mine, that's all I know
Ja Rule is most comfortable using a shotgun and feels confident when using it.
I've been doing this since 9 6, the oldies know
Ja Rule has been involved in illegal activities since 1996, and older generations are aware of his reputation.
This tough load, the 3 8 o's, I let my hoe's hold
Ja Rule carries a .38 caliber gun that he lets his female partners hold for him to avoid being caught.
Keep it in them working, In case I'm legal searching
Ja Rule wants his partners to carry the gun in case he is searched by law enforcement.
They got worship god, and trust the gun
Ja Rule's associates follow a God-centered belief system and also rely on guns for protection.
Ask for your forgiveness, and send n****z up
Ja Rule is willing to ask for forgiveness for his violent acts, but will still send his enemies to heaven or hell.
F***ing stick n****z up, these b**** n****z touch
Ja Rule is willing to rob other people and is angry when they try to touch his women.
It's all about violence, real n****z is silenced
Violence is the way that real gangsters communicate and settle problems that cannot be talked out.
And know these n****z whoes guns got low mileage
Ja Rule is aware of who his enemies are but knows that their guns are not frequently used, unlike his own team's guns.
Got ducked taped, all tied up in their houses
Ja Rule and his gang have tied up and held hostages in their homes.
I'll make you watch while I f*** the spouse
Ja Rule threatens to sexually assault someone's spouse while their partner is forced to watch.
This, ain't business, it's personal, gun talk
Ja Rule takes any violent actions against him as a personal matter that he will take immediate revenge for with guns.
when I holla your the first to know
Ja Rule will inform his associates when it is time to use violence and they will be the first to know.
How many hoes, and how much blood has been lost of
Ja Rule counts his sexual partners and his victims because both are important metrics of success to him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFFREY ATKINS, ANDRE PARKER, IRVING LORENZO, RAMEL GILL
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