* Ja Rule, born Jeffrey Atkins on February 29, 1976, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.
* He rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with his hit singles "Holla Holla," "Put It on Me," and "Always on Time."
* Ja Rule has released eight studio albums, selling over 35 million records worldwide.
* He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Jennifer Lopez, Ashanti, and Mary J. Blige.
* Ja Rule has also acted in several films, including "The Fast and the Furious" (2001), "Half Past Dead" (2002), and "Assault on Precinct 13" (2005).
* In 2007, he went on trial for the shooting of a concertgoer at a performance at Irving Plaza in New York. He was acquitted of attempted murder and assault charges in 2008.
* After serving a two-year prison bid for tax fraud in 2011, Ja Rule attempted a musical comeback and has continued to release music and tour intermittently.
* Ja Rule has been praised for his ability to craft catchy hooks and clever lyrics, but has also been criticized for his violent and misogynistic lyrics.