Ja Rule
Birthday: 29 February 1976, Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name: Jeffrey Atkins
Height: 173 cm
Ja Rule was born on February 29, 1976 in Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, USA as Jeffrey Atkins. He has been married to Aisha Atkins since April 14, 2001. They have three children.
I get mad quick and and go off at the handle quick.
I get mad quick and and go off at the handle quick.
Film and TV and stuff like that was something that I wanted to do when I was really, really little; Show more
Film and TV and stuff like that was something that I wanted to do when I was really, really little; like, I remember I used to do these plays with my cousins. We used to do Michael Jackson performances, and I would be Michael. Hide
That is our first amendment, freedom of speech. But I also believe that we have an obligation to the Show more
That is our first amendment, freedom of speech. But I also believe that we have an obligation to the youth to be somewhat responsible in what we say on records. But I think that comes with age. I think that comes with artists growing up and becoming assured of who they are as people. Hide
I just like music that I can relate to, something to listen to in my car.
I just like music that I can relate to, something to listen to in my car.
I believe in God and a higher power. I'm still not the religious type per se because religion tore m Show more
I believe in God and a higher power. I'm still not the religious type per se because religion tore my family apart. I'm still a little scared and skeptical being one with any faith. Hide
Galley Molina's a great inspiration and role model for a lot of young kids out there.
Galley Molina's a great inspiration and role model for a lot of young kids out there.
Every religion there's something foul going on.
Every religion there's something foul going on.
Be very nervous of the shaky hands.
Be very nervous of the shaky hands.
That's the unwritten rule in hip-hop. If I get on a record with you, I want to smash you. That's it. Show more
That's the unwritten rule in hip-hop. If I get on a record with you, I want to smash you. That's it. Every MC knows that. If I'm on a track with you, I want to be the best on the track. That's just how it is in hip-hop. Hide
I feel like unforgiveness, bitterness and resentment, it blocks the flows of God's blessings in life Show more
I feel like unforgiveness, bitterness and resentment, it blocks the flows of God's blessings in life. Hide
I came into the rap game in 1992; my life was changing, but my group wasn't successful; I also saw t Show more
I came into the rap game in 1992; my life was changing, but my group wasn't successful; I also saw the biggest rappers in the world die all of a sudden in the ensuing years, so it was a matter of conquering yourself before you can conquer the world. Hide
I think it's time that we all be there for the children, to learn from the ones who came before us, Show more
I think it's time that we all be there for the children, to learn from the ones who came before us, and to teach our sons and daughters to have respect for themselves. Hide
Right now I'm on my God flow, you know what I mean? I got Job 1:21 tattooed on my chest.
Right now I'm on my God flow, you know what I mean? I got Job 1:21 tattooed on my chest.
I'm a breakfast type of guy. Don't get me wrong. I can cook, I'm kinda nice on the burner, but I enj Show more
I'm a breakfast type of guy. Don't get me wrong. I can cook, I'm kinda nice on the burner, but I enjoy making breakfast. I do it all... Scrambled eggs... French toast... Pancakes... Breakfast is my thing. Hide
I went through a lot of phases and studied many religions. I am not into religion, I am spiritual.
I went through a lot of phases and studied many religions. I am not into religion, I am spiritual.
I prayed every night that God would keep my family safe. But as far as religion goes, I feel like ev Show more
I prayed every night that God would keep my family safe. But as far as religion goes, I feel like everyone should have their own one-on-one with God. Hide
The public makes it so that we have to keep assaulting each other.
The public makes it so that we have to keep assaulting each other.
I stopped going to Kingdom Hall, the church, when I was 11 years old, so I was very young. They don' Show more
I stopped going to Kingdom Hall, the church, when I was 11 years old, so I was very young. They don't celebrate birthdays, you get no Christmas, so it's a very difficult religion for children to get into. And they do a lot of finger-pointing among the Jehovah's Witnesses. Hide
When you go to jail, there's so much simple stuff missing. You just want some good toilet paper or a Show more
When you go to jail, there's so much simple stuff missing. You just want some good toilet paper or a real toothbrush, a real blanket and a real bed to lay in. Hide
It's always good to be working.
It's always good to be working.
A lot of people say I tried to emulate Tupac, but when I look back at my career, we're very differen Show more
A lot of people say I tried to emulate Tupac, but when I look back at my career, we're very different artists. I took pages out of Pac's book, of course, and lots of other rappers - Biggie, Nas - of course you take pages out of those books, but you eventually make it your own thing. And I think I did a good job of that. Hide
I would love to do something like 'Beverly Hills Cop'. I'd get to be funny and cool and heroic all i Show more
I would love to do something like 'Beverly Hills Cop'. I'd get to be funny and cool and heroic all in the same breath. Hide
I love to see my family together. That's what life is about. It's about family.
I love to see my family together. That's what life is about. It's about family.
I love music; it's my passion.
I love music; it's my passion.
Jail is definitely not cool. Education is.
Jail is definitely not cool. Education is.
After doing two years in prison, trust me, I've seen a lot of tough guys pray. They're not just pray Show more
After doing two years in prison, trust me, I've seen a lot of tough guys pray. They're not just praying for themselves; they're praying for their family and the people they've let down. Hide
Music is my heart, but I see television and more movies in the next stage of my life.
Music is my heart, but I see television and more movies in the next stage of my life.
I'm an adrenaline guy. I like to do stuff that gets my blood pumping, like roller coasters or jumpin Show more
I'm an adrenaline guy. I like to do stuff that gets my blood pumping, like roller coasters or jumping out of planes. I'm into all that crazy stuff. Hide
The best decision I ever made, period, was to get into the music business.
The best decision I ever made, period, was to get into the music business.
I don't want people to get confused. I'm not going to be putting out a gospel album.
I don't want people to get confused. I'm not going to be putting out a gospel album.
My role now is as an artist and as a mogul to inspire and give others opportunities.
My role now is as an artist and as a mogul to inspire and give others opportunities.
Acting was something I always wanted to try. I just didn't know how, or I didn't know when the door Show more
Acting was something I always wanted to try. I just didn't know how, or I didn't know when the door was gonna be open for me to try it. But it finally opened up for me when I did 'Turn It Up', and ever since then I've been in love with doing films. Hide
I've done a lot of films that all have been pretty edgy.
I've done a lot of films that all have been pretty edgy.
I think it's time that we all be there for the children, to learn from the ones who came before us, Show more
I think it's time that we all be there for the children, to learn from the ones who came before us, and to teach our sons and daughters to have respect for themselves. Break the cycle. Hide
As far as rap goes, I grew up in Hollis, Queens, so early influences were people like Run DMC and LL Show more
As far as rap goes, I grew up in Hollis, Queens, so early influences were people like Run DMC and LL Cool J. Hide
As far as religion goes, I feel like everyone should have their own one-on-one with God.
As far as religion goes, I feel like everyone should have their own one-on-one with God.
I got started in 1995, working in a group called The Cash Money Click.
I got started in 1995, working in a group called The Cash Money Click.
I got a cold feeling toward religion in general. I don't think God would want to separate families.
I got a cold feeling toward religion in general. I don't think God would want to separate families.
Being incarcerated is truly very serious, and it has changed my life to such an extent that breaking Show more
Being incarcerated is truly very serious, and it has changed my life to such an extent that breaking the cycle has become my sole focus. Jail is definitely not cool. Education is. Hide
Prison has humbled me in a lot of ways, because when you go to prison, I became 11 R 2024 you know, Show more
Prison has humbled me in a lot of ways, because when you go to prison, I became 11 R 2024 you know, I wasn't Ja Rule the superstar. I wasn't any of that. I was just a regular inmate. Hide
I believe in God and not religion, because I believe religion is the double cross. Because I've been Show more
I believe in God and not religion, because I believe religion is the double cross. Because I've been double crossed by three religions, so I think I can safely say that religion - there is maybe something wrong with religion. Every temple that's put up may not be a holy one, so watch out. Hide
These companies are in it for their dollars, and whatever is hot that is what they follow.
These companies are in it for their dollars, and whatever is hot that is what they follow.
People think being famous is so glamorous, but half the time you're in a strange hotel room living o Show more
People think being famous is so glamorous, but half the time you're in a strange hotel room living out of a suitcase. Hide
My family was Jehovah's Witnesses, which is a really tough religion. It kind of deterred me from rel Show more
My family was Jehovah's Witnesses, which is a really tough religion. It kind of deterred me from religion for a long time. They still practice, but I don't. But I always remained spiritual, and had a belief that there is a God. I'm trying to find my way, you know? Hide
I've signed a few sneakers in my day.
I've signed a few sneakers in my day.
I wanted to go into prison and come out a better person - mentally, physically. So, I read a lot of Show more
I wanted to go into prison and come out a better person - mentally, physically. So, I read a lot of books, got my GED while I was in there, and worked out every day. Strong body, strong mind. Hide
Who made these laws? That's what I want to know. So that's why I wear two crosses now. I call it dou Show more
Who made these laws? That's what I want to know. So that's why I wear two crosses now. I call it double cross. I believe in God-not religion. Hide
There is only one me.
There is only one me.
I'm married, I have three children, I never hit my wife.
I'm married, I have three children, I never hit my wife.
I've always been a spiritual person who believed in a Higher Power. So, I've always had my 1-on-1 wi Show more
I've always been a spiritual person who believed in a Higher Power. So, I've always had my 1-on-1 with God, even if I wasn't much of a religious person. Hide
We, as artists, we have the right to express ourselves. That is our first amendment, freedom of spee Show more
We, as artists, we have the right to express ourselves. That is our first amendment, freedom of speech. But I also believe that we have an obligation to the youth to be somewhat responsible in what we say on records. But I think that comes with age. I think that comes with artists growing up and becoming assured of who they are as people. Hide
The rules, religion to religion that man set forth, made me shy away from religion and have my own o Show more
The rules, religion to religion that man set forth, made me shy away from religion and have my own one on one with God and cut out the middleman. Hide
Pain is love.
Pain is love.
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