Jeffrey Bruce Atkins, professionally known as Ja Rule, is a renowned American rapper and actor, hailing from the iconic city of New York. His inaugural foray into the music industry dates back to 1999, with the release of his debut album Venni Vetti Vecci, accompanied by its chart-topping lead single "Holla Holla". Throughout the 2000s, Ja Rule's career flourished under the umbrella of Irv Gotti's esteemed Murder Inc. Records, formerly known as The Inc.
Between 1999 and 2005, Ja Rule's repertoire boasted an impressive array of hits that soared to the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, including the critically acclaimed collaborations "Between Me and You" featuring Christina Milian, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", and "Ain't It Funny" alongside Jennifer Lopez - both of which claimed the coveted number one spot on the Hot 100 chart. Additionally, Ja Rule's impressive discography includes the chart-topping singles "Always on Time" featuring Ashanti, "Mesmerize" featuring Ashanti, and "Wonderful" featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti.
