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.
True Story
Ja Rule Lyrics
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The greatest fuckin' come back ever
Fuckin' bottom of the ninth right 3 balls 2 strikes
2 outs bases loaded...
Whitie Hurss on the mount I don't know some fuckin' kid
This fuckin' kid comes up I fuckin' put my drink down
Fuckin' look up the fuckin' ball goes over the green monster
You hear what I'm tellin' you
True fuckin' story
In Ja Rule's song True Story, he narrates a remarkable story that he swears is true. He begins by asserting his confidence in the authenticity of his recollection - "True fuckin' story I swear on my mothers eyes." He goes on to describe the setting of a baseball game with the score tied, and the other team having bases loaded with two outs at the bottom of the ninth inning. At this point, a young and obscure player steps up to the plate ready to bat. Ja Rule, having put his drink down, observes as the ball is pitched towards the player, and in what seems like an amazing twist of fate, the ball goes over the green monster fence for a home run.
This story is not just about the game, but it provides a metaphor for life in general. It's about situations where we have all been at the lowest point and about how with a little bit of luck and determination, you can still come out on top. Additionally, he suggests that sometimes, we have to deal with a figurative "Whitie Hurss" in our lives - someone or something that we perceive as a threat to our success but with some bravery, we can overcome them and achieve our desired outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
True fuckin' story I swear on my mothers eyes
I'm telling you a true story and I'm so sure of it, I'm willing to swear on my mother's eyes as proof.
The greatest fuckin' come back ever
This story is about an incredible comeback that I witnessed.
Fuckin' bottom of the ninth right 3 balls 2 strikes
It was the bottom of the ninth inning, with three balls and two strikes, meaning the outcome of the game was on the line.
2 outs bases loaded...
There were two outs and all of the bases were loaded, adding even more pressure to the situation.
Whitie Hurss on the mount I don't know some fuckin' kid
The pitcher was a guy named Whitie Hurss, and I didn't know anything about the kid who was up to bat.
This fuckin' kid comes up I fuckin' put my drink down
I was so focused on this unknown kid coming up to bat that I set my drink down to pay attention.
Fuckin' look up the fuckin' ball goes over the green monster
I looked away for a moment and then looked back to see the ball fly over the Green Monster (the left field wall of Fenway Park).
You hear what I'm tellin' you
I want to make sure you understand the gravity and excitement of what I just witnessed.
I swear on my mothers eyes
Once again, I'm reaffirming that this story is completely true and I'm willing to use my mother's eyes as proof.
True fuckin' story
I'm ending the story by reminding you that this was a truly remarkable and authentic event.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PENELOPE JANE FLANAGAN, ROSS ANDREW WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TurflamicGaming420
I never thought I would hear "don't fret" and "Ja Rule" in the same sentence. Lol it is so funny to me the properness of hearing people from the UK discuss some shit like Ja Rule haha
D SKUA
I love jarule no matter what,,, everyone have one or two things they are dealing with but people just choose to pick on jarule...
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CeCe Trucker
I agree I’ll take Ja over 50 any day. Yeah I Said IT!! Lol
Kingsley Orji
@CeCe Trucker lol. Why u say that?
TDog4444
@CeCe Trucker holla holla!!!!!
😭😂
Taurean May
I miss Ja Rule.
Taurean May
Yes.
Kavaun Wilson
Me too
Antoinette.S. EDWARDS
Forever be ONE OF my LegendZ😇, regardless of the critics🥰; Stay strog JA RULE😘