| First Name |
Ja
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| Last Name |
Rule
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| Full Name at Birth |
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr.
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| Alternative Name |
Jah, Ja Rule, Loki, Jeffrey Bruce Atkins, Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr., Jeffrey Atkins, Ja
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| Birthday |
29th February, 1976
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| Birthplace |
Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Weight |
159lbs (72 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Numerous body tattoos
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
New York correctional facility
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| University |
Harvard Business School
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor
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| Occupation |
Rapper
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| Claim to Fame |
his numerous hit singles, such as "Holla Holla", “Between Me and You” (featuring Christina Milian), "Put It on Me" (featuring Lil' Mo and Vita), "Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti), "Livin' It Up" (featuring Case), and "Wonderful" (featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti), in addition to his guest appearances on actress and singer Jennifer Lopez's "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and "Ain't It Funny", as well as being associated with rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z as a part of the hip hop group The Murderers
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip Hop, Pop Rap, East Coast Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap, Hardcore Hip Hop, Pop Rap, R&B, Political Hip Hop, Pop Rap, East Coast hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop, political hip-hop
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| Music Genre |
Hip Hop, Rap
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| Year(s) Active |
1994–present, 1993–present, 1993 (1993)–present, 1994 (1994)–present, 1994–present
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| Music Style |
East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap, Gangsta Rap
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| Music Mood |
Brash, Harsh, Dramatic, Aggressive, Thuggish, Boisterous, Confrontational, Rowdy, Confident, Street-Smart, Hostile, Angst-Ridden, Menacing, Angry, Volatile, Bitter, Carefree, Stylish, Sexual, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sensual, Producer
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Mpire Music Group, Fontana Distribution (current), Def Jam (Former), Murder Inc. (Current), Mpire Music Group (2007-present), Fontana Distribution (2007-present), Def Jam (1997-2004), Murder Inc. (1997-2009, 2010-2013), M-Pire, Fontana (2007-present), Fontana, Def Jam, Murder Inc., Universal Motown, Murder Inc, Island Def Jam, TVT Records
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| Associated Acts |
Dmx, Ashanti, Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Irv Gotti, Lil Mo, Wanessa, Sum 41, Fat Joe, Jennifer Lopez, Murder Inc, Lloyd, Vita, Black Child, Nas, Lil' Mo, N.O.R.E., 7 Aurelius, Bobby Brown, Chink Santana, Christina Milian, Hussein Fatal, Cadillac Tah, Charli Baltimore, Cash Money Click, Benzino, Lil' Mo, Murder Inc.
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Richard De La Font Agency, Inc.
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| Brand Endorsement |
Foot Locker, Steve Madden, Coca-Cola, American hip hop apparel brand, FUBU
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| Official Websites |
http://www.ruleyork.com
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| Mother |
Debra Atkins
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Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Born and raised in Queens, New York City, Ja Rule became known for blending gangsta rap with pop and R&B sensibilities. He signed with Irv Gotti's Murder Inc Records, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings to release his debut studio album Venni Vetti Vecci (1999), which spawned his first hit single, "Holla Holla". In 2001, he peaked the Billboard Hot 100 on several occasions with his singles "Put It on Me" (featuring Lil' Mo and Vita), "Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti), and his guest appearances on Jennifer Lopez's songs "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and "Ain't It Funny".
