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.
The Crown
Ja Rule Lyrics
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All these people smile, but they won't me to frown
Gettin' by when I shot 'em nine rounds
They will never ever take my crown (let's get to the song)
Thinkin they know, but no man will touch
Things gettin' better when I thought it would get worse
Here comes an officer who askin' for a search
I know why'all niggaz is second guessin' the state I'm in
Bitch, I'm in to makin' hit records that spin like rims
So when "Flex" get it, he bomb it once, shit bomb it twice
New York city pop your thoughts, turn off your lights
And "50" you have it, cause when Rule' spit to the masses
I got yo attention like J-Lo's ass
I know why'all niggaz is second guessin' the state I'm in
Bitch, I'm in to makin' hit records that spin like rims
So when "Flex" get it, he bomb it once, shit bomb it twice
New York city pop your thoughts, turn off your lights
And "50" you have it, 'cause when Rule' spit to the massed
I got yo attention like J-Lo's ass
And if it's pussy we talkin' I come to smash em'
Personal foul like cole, when I sexual harass em'
'Cause bitches want you beat it with passion
Niggaz want to you to clip up and clap em'
And hide the body like nuthin' happened
Niggaz need to get they money and stick to rappin'
Or end up like one of the Jackson's beware of your actions
'Cause you don't want to meet that desert e'
With that hair pin trigger so easy to squeeze
And no matter how you cut me I'm always chesse
Like "Black" said, It's a hundred niggaz, seventy degrees muthafucka'
You know they can't keep a real nigga down (no)
Not what they niggaz can even wash up it's federal
Comin and puttin snicthes on a pedestal, glorify
Had to put niggaz in jail fo' life, ain't no blood in they eye
But who, Ja' bless 'em with tha sizzla touch
Thing's gettin better when they thought it would get worse
I bomb first, and breath in the heat, knowin to hell I send em'
And I ain't talkin' devils or demons, just be happy ya breathin
And cowards go to hiccupin' and sneezin'
Leavin every soul cold, and bodies never a day old
Drving down on a yayo and dump it, like fuck it
Niggaz addict to hutslin, no one can ever be trusted
Who told the feds' to rush ya
Why you fishin' in darken looking for sharks to wise
Coast to coast man
Just look around Rule' will never back down
And why'all can never ever take my crown (niggaz)
You know they can't keep a real nigga down (no)
Not what they niggaz can even wash up it's federal
Comin and puttin snicthes on a pedestal, glorify
Had to put niggaz in jail fo' life, ain't no blood in they eye
Yeah, Yeah, That's what the fuck I'm sayin..
Talk to 'em baby
Tell theses niggaz, what these niggaz know?
You know niggaz, no man touch this muthfucka right here
(Ya hear me?)
Niggaz going in they dreams to fuck with me, be
Murder inc (shit) Holla
Murder inc yeah murder inc
It's murder inc., we do this shit, we do this thang'
This thang called.,this thang we call drugs nigga
In the booth, lyrically
I get's the job done you know me baby
Holla back, Rule
Ja Rule's song "The Crown" has various themes, including being unstoppable and victorious in the face of adversity. He declares that "they can't keep a good man down", acknowledging that people may smile, but they want him to frown. He also talks about overcoming challenges, such as "getting by" and surviving "when I shot 'em nine rounds". Ja Rule also alludes to his success in the music industry, saying that he creates hit records that "spin like rims".
In the second verse, Ja Rule addresses his critics and haters who second-guess his status in the industry, and asserts that he captures listeners' attention with his rhymes, just like J-Lo's ass. He also boasts about his penchant for tackling issues head-on, with lyrics like "if it's pussy we're talking, I come to smash 'em" and "personal foul like Cole when I sexual harass 'em". While he acknowledges that there are those who want him to fail, Ja Rule also cautions those who seek success through illegal means, warning that they may end up like one of the Jacksons. Ultimately, he asserts that his position in the game is secure, telling his haters that they can never take his crown.
Line by Line Meaning
They can't keep a good man down (yeah)
Despite their efforts, I will not be defeated
All these people smile, but they won't me to frown
People pretend to support me, but really want me to fail
Gettin by when I shot em nine rounds
I've been able to survive by fighting back
They will never ever take my crown (let's get to the song)
No matter what they try to do, I will always reign supreme
Thinkin they know, but no man will touch
People think they understand my situation, but they really don't
Things gettin' better when I thought it would get worse
Despite my doubts, my situation has improved
Here comes an officer who askin' for a search
I am being targeted by law enforcement
Found a weapon it's up to me to clap first
I have to be prepared to defend myself
And '50' you have it, cause when Rule' spit to the masses
My lyrics have the power to captivate audiences
I got yo attention like J-Lo's ass
I am able to grab attention just like a famous body part
And if it's pussy we talkin' I come to smash em'
If someone wants to challenge me, I am ready to fight back
Bitches want you beat it with passion
Women are often attracted to dangerous men
Niggaz need to get they money and stick to rappin'
People should focus on making money and not getting involved in violence
Or end up like one of the Jackson's beware of your actions
People should be careful of the consequences of their actions
Leavin every soul cold, and bodies never a day old
Violence leaves a trail of death and destruction
Just look around Rule' will never back down
I am always ready to face any challenge
Yeah, Yeah, That's what the fuck I'm sayin..
I'm speaking the truth
Tell theses niggaz, what these niggaz know?
I want people to understand my perspective
You know niggaz, no man touch this muthfucka right here
No one can defeat me
Niggaz going in they dreams to fuck with me, be
People are intimidated by me
It's murder inc., we do this shit, we do this thang'
My crew is capable of extreme violence
In the booth, lyrically
I am a skilled rapper
I get's the job done you know me baby
I always come through and deliver
Holla back, Rule
I'm confident in my abilities and ready for anything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kirk Bennett, Miguel Orlando Collins, Shawn Carter, Bobby Dixon, Jacques Webster, Michael Dean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Quantrelknows
This era was different!!! and Ja is under appreciated!
SolNaciente13
WORD.
Sherman Daniels
Facts I swear they forget the impact of this man
Michael Oakley
@Sherman Daniels Ja Rule has always been bubble gum soft trash...... his only saving grace was Irv Gotti being an elite level beat maker! All of Murder Inc's success can be attributed to Irvs beats or Ashanti's looks/gimmick!
Adisa Oxendine
@Michael Oakley you sound like a hater. Ja Rule doesn't have to be hard. This song is fire. Bars hook and beat
gamer guy
@Michael Oakley an ja rule hits.you forgot he has hits on hits
poetic mind shift tv
That reggae touch on this song was crazy🔥🔥🔥🔥
Evan Williams
King Kendrick Aye!!!
Julious Ferguson
Hell yeah
Sizzla Fan Benita
Sizzla ❤️