Ja Rule

Ja Rule, born Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr. on February 29, 1976, is an American rapper. Hailing from New York City, Ja Rule gained popularity in the late 1990s with his debut album, Venni Vetti Vecci, and its hit single, 'Holla Holla'. He was signed to Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, formerly known as The Inc., during the 2000s. Ja Rule achieved significant success on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with multiple top 20 hits, including 'Between Me and You' with Christina Milian, 'I'm Real (Murder Remix)' and 'Ain't It Funny' with Jennifer Lopez, and 'Always on Time' and 'Mesmerize' with Ashanti. He has been nominated for various awards, including American Music Awards and Grammy Awards.