Jeffrey "Ja Rule" Atkins

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AKA: Ja Rule, Ja, Jeffrey Atkins
Birthdate: 02/29/1976
Birthplace: Hollis, Queens, New York, USA

biography

Standing at 5'6, and known for his baritone growls, Ja Rule is proving that big things come in small packages. Ja Rule, born Jeffrey Atkins, became part of the rap scene in 1995. But it wasn't until three years later when he signed a lucrative deal with Def Jam that his rising star began to shine. Living up to the unwritten rule of superstardom, Ja Rule began to take on television roles and feature projects. He made his feature debut in the hip hop drama "Turn it Up" (2000). But his breakout role came a year later when he was cast as Edwin in the summer blockbuster hit "The Fast And The Continued

Credits

Bling Bling
2004
Nick Frazier
2002
Himself
2000
Gage
2000
Terrence
Actor

milestones

Year
Milestone
1995 
Began his career guesting on Mic Geronimo's "Time To Build," the b-side to "Masta I.C."
1995 
Landed a deal with his then group "Cash Money Click"; group only released one single before one of the members was incarcerated
1998 
Signed with Def Jam
 
Became a member of DMX Ruff Ryder's camp, Jay Z's Rock-a-fella camp as well as Murder Inc.
1999 
Released his debut album "Venni, Vetti, Vecci"
Continued

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