Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976 in Queens, New York), better known b… Read Full Bio ↴Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976 in Queens, New York), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer and actor signed to his own label Mpire Records. He began his career in the group Cash Money Click and released his debut solo album, Venni Vetti Vecci, in 1999. He has since released 2000's Rule 3:36, 2001's Pain Is Love, 2002's The Last Temptation, 2003's Blood in My Eye and 2004's R.U.L.E. He now plans to release his seventh studio album, Venni Vetti Vecci 2010, sometime later this year.

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.

Worldwide Gangsta
Ja Rule Lyrics

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[Black Child talking]
What's up Chi-town?
Yeah, Murder INC. back up in ya area
On that gangsta shit ya know
Connect worldwide
Worldwide gangsta shit nah mean?
From Chi-town to Miami
Houston to mother fuckin' LA, we connect nigga

With some gangsta shit

[Caddillac Tah]
Mother fuckers, you fronting we coming with heat niggas
Are-15s we sweeping up the street bigger
Guns make niggas run, we squeeze triggers
We leave niggas dead for the stacks, slumped over, head in they lap

[Black Child]
Yo, we constantly count cream in the crackhouse
Basically, we bangin' bitches backs out
I feel like the last child
Throwin' bricks at a glasshouse
Poppin' and puffin' till I pass out

[Caddillac Tah]
This gangsta shit is for all my youngins who flip birds
And hug the block, in club they Cris and twist the bud, nigga what
We live it up, from Chi-town to my town
We diggin sluts, long dickin' in the guts

[Black Child]
We just religious thugs, gangsta pimps
Hoes fall in love the way we throw this dick
The Hummers on dubs look like tanks and shit
We came to stop the bank, don't blink be sick

[Caddillac Tah]
Nigga all of our love is for the chips
And I don't chase hoes, just pasos and bricks
Nigga let me sum it up
Why y'all niggas is dumb enough
Run on up, the guns we tuck, bust
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

[Black Child]
Holla at us, R-O-C-K-L-A-N-D and I-N-C
With Boo and Gotti, Ferrari Black and Caddillac Tah
Nigga, we go hard

[Gotti]
I'm loud when the shells pop
Still I sell rock
Got outta jail on bail, gettin' ready to plot
Yo I kidnap niggas
Then bitch smack niggas
Give me the crack nigga or get clap nigga
I ain't one of these rap niggas
I'm a big gat spitter
Bangin' and slangin' to be a rich ass nigga
Don't get tired in these streets
My nigga died in these streets
It's only one option, provide for these streets
My peeps out here so I ride with these streets
Spent weeks out here, grind on these streets
I know the deal out here
It's real out here
Got bitch bud murder and I'm still out here
Rockland, Murder INC. you get killed out here
Chi-town, New York, blood spill out here
And thugs like me, still out here
Yeah you heard nigga, I'm still out here

[Boo]
A yo I ride up, lied up outta my mind
Black Cadillac truck nigga, loaded with nines
To my thugs on the block, holdin' it down
I got love on the block, look at my eyes
Rockland, Murder INC. what the fuck you think
Me and Gotti whole plan is to cover the streets
We don't want to body you man, fuck the beef
We sell a lot of these grams, and clutch the heat
To many moves to be made, fake thug niggas
Get a few through they brain, I been plug nigga
It's rules to the game
Cats like me play not to lose in this game
You see this little nigga makin' moves in the Range
I see you wack niggas still crusin' with lames
Get full nigga cause it's food to the brain
Rockland nigga spit fire and flames
Get it right nigga, we gangsta

[Ja Rule]
Murder INC. gets poppin' pills, clips, however you like it
Niggas get extorted, bitches get excited
Known to start riots, the Rule and I-N-see
Got fedaraleighs watchin' me, the why-G and I-G
Put it together family orientated through guns, drugs, and good relations
Real conversations, we call it real talk
And that shit spreads all the way from LA to New York
And I love talk, that's when you get to smash on niggas
Catch 'em in the dark spot and put the flash on niggas
Cameras, lights, action, go buck at the master
See's and past if when I die blow my ashes

Off the shores of Costa Rica, nigga to each is own
The Rule ain't dyin' alone motherfuckers

Overall Meaning

The song "Worldwide Gangsta" by Ja Rule and his crew Murder INC. talks about their gangsta lifestyle, including drug dealing, gun violence, and sexual exploits. The lyrics are vulgar and explicit, glorifying a dangerous and illegal lifestyle.

The song starts with a spoken intro by Black Child, where he greets the listeners from different cities, like Miami, Houston, and LA, emphasizing that their gangsta influence is worldwide. Caddillac Tah then raps about using guns and violence to keep their block under control. Black Child talks about counting money in a crackhouse and his reckless behavior. Gotti and Boo rap about drug dealing and "covering the streets" with their product. Finally, Ja Rule ends the song by boasting about his wealth and not wanting to die alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Mother fuckers, you fronting we coming with heat niggas
We're not afraid of anyone, if you mess with us we'll come with guns blazing.

Are-15s we sweeping up the street bigger
We have AR-15s and we're capable of taking over any street.

Guns make niggas run, we squeeze triggers
Our guns are powerful and they make our enemies run, we'll pull the trigger without hesitation.

We leave niggas dead for the stacks, slumped over, head in they lap
We'll kill anyone who stands in our way, and leave them dead on the streets.

Yo, we constantly count cream in the crackhouse
We deal drugs and count money in the crackhouse.

Basically, we bangin' bitches backs out
We have sex with various women.

I feel like the last child
I feel like the last man standing.

Throwin' bricks at a glasshouse
Taking risks and possibly causing damage to ourselves.

Poppin' and puffin' till I pass out
Using drugs until I pass out.

This gangsta shit is for all my youngins who flip birds
This lifestyle is for all the young men who deal drugs.

We live it up, from Chi-town to my town
We enjoy life, from Chicago to my hometown.

We diggin sluts, long dickin' in the guts
We have sex with various women and engage in risky behavior.

We just religious thugs, gangsta pimps
We are religious, but we still engage in illegal activities and have sex with prostitutes.

Hoes fall in love the way we throw this dick
Women become emotionally attached to us because of our sexual prowess.

The Hummers on dubs look like tanks and shit
Our vehicles look intimidating and powerful.

We came to stop the bank, don't blink be sick
We're here to make money, don't underestimate us.

Nigga all of our love is for the chips
We only care about making money.

And I don't chase hoes, just pasos and bricks
I don't engage in relationships with women, I focus on making money through drug dealing and smuggling.

Nigga let me sum it up
In conclusion...

Why y'all niggas is dumb enough
Why do you guys continue to make foolish decisions?

Run on up, the guns we tuck, bust
If you try to confront us, we'll be ready with guns to fight back.

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
When we die, we'll return to dust.

I'm loud when the shells pop
I make noise when I shoot my gun.

Still I sell rock
Despite the danger, I continue to sell drugs.

Got outta jail on bail, gettin' ready to plot
I was released from jail on bail and I'm now planning my next moves.

Yo I kidnap niggas
I'm not afraid to resort to kidnapping if necessary.

Then bitch smack niggas
If someone disobeys me, I'll physically hit them.

Give me the crack nigga or get clap nigga
Give me the drugs or I'll shoot you.

I ain't one of these rap niggas
I'm not like the other rappers, I live the lifestyle I rap about.

I'm a big gat spitter
I have a big gun and I'll use it if necessary.

Bangin' and slangin' to be a rich ass nigga
I deal drugs to become wealthy.

Don't get tired in these streets
Don't give up or become weak in these dangerous streets.

My nigga died in these streets
I've lost friends and family members to violence in these streets.

It's only one option, provide for these streets
If you're in these streets, your only option is to make money to provide for yourself and your loved ones.

My peeps out here so I ride with these streets
My friends are also in these streets, so we stick together.

Spent weeks out here, grind on these streets
I spend a lot of time in these streets, hustling to make money.

I know the deal out here
I understand the dangers and risks of living in these streets.

It's real out here
The danger is real in these streets.

Got bitch bud murder and I'm still out here
Despite the violence and danger, I continue to deal drugs and make money.

Rockland, Murder INC. you get killed out here
Don't mess with our crew, or you'll get killed.

Chi-town, New York, blood spill out here
Violence and bloodshed is common in places like Chicago and New York.

And thugs like me, still out here
Despite the danger, people like me continue to operate in these streets.

Holla at us, R-O-C-K-L-A-N-D and I-N-C
Contact our crew, Murder INC., which includes Boo and Gotti, Ferrari Black and Caddillac Tah.

With Boo and Gotti, Ferrari Black and Caddillac Tah
These are the members of our crew who you can contact.

Nigga, we go hard
We're tough and unafraid of anyone.

Murder INC. gets poppin' pills, clips, however you like it
Murder INC. is capable of using drugs and guns, whichever method you prefer.

Niggas get extorted, bitches get excited
We have power and control over others, and some people find it exciting.

Known to start riots, the Rule and I-N-see
We have a reputation for causing chaos and rioting, and I (Ja Rule) am part of Murder INC.

Got fedaraleighs watchin' me, the why-G and I-G
The FBI is monitoring my activities, as well as the activities of Murder INC.

Put it together family orientated through guns, drugs, and good relations
We're a family who sticks together, even in the dangerous world of drug dealing and gun violence.

Real conversations, we call it real talk
We have honest conversations with each other, even if it's about the dangerous reality of our lives.

And that shit spreads all the way from LA to New York
Our reputation and influence spans across the entire country.

And I love talk, that's when you get to smash on niggas
I enjoy talking about violent acts and intimidating others.

Catch 'em in the dark spot and put the flash on niggas
We'll ambush and attack our enemies in dark areas.

Cameras, lights, action, go buck at the master
We're not afraid of being caught on camera, we'll still attack.

See's and past if when I die blow my ashes
If I die, I want my ashes to be blown off the shores of Costa Rica.

Off the shores of Costa Rica, nigga to each is own
Everyone has their own preferences and ideas about life, and this is mine.

The Rule ain't dyin' alone motherfuckers
I won't die alone, I have people who will stand by me until the end.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCUS VEST, JEFFREY ATKINS (JA RULE), TIHEAM CROCKER, RAMEL GILL, IRVING D LORENZO (IRV GOTTI), MWATA MITCHELL, SABRIAN SLEDGE

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