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Who is JA Rule?
There is some sort of power in music that heals your deepest wounds. These days, the music has changed a bit and the new type of music known as raps is in trend. It takes different skills to perform rap songs. One such name that is doing exceptionally well in this music is JA Rule. He is an American singer, actor, songwriter, and rapper.
He started his career in 1999. He debuted with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single Holla Holla. After that, he released many hits. His multiple hits made to the top 20 of the U.S Billboard Hot 100 chart, including, “Ain’t It Funny” and “Between Me and You”.
Rule worked only in the music industry. In one of his interviews, he told that he started working in the music industry when he was 17 years old and freshly out of high school. His practice served him with success, as a result, he has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards. Today he is considered one of the best rappers.
Personal Details
- Celebrity Name: JA Rule
- Full Name: Jeffrey Bruce Atkins
- Gender: Male
- Birth Date: 29 February 1976
- Birth Place: Queens, New York, United States
- Age: 44 years old
- Height: 75 m
- Weight: 72 kg
- Nationality: American
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Status: Married
- Wife: Aisha Murray
- Children: 3
- Profession: American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor
- Net Worth: $4 Million
Early Life
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins was born on 29th February 1976 in Hollis, a section of the Queens borough of New York City. His father left the family when he was very young and his sister died in the womb when Atkins was 5 years old. He was raised as a single child by her mother Debra. His mother was a healthcare worker so she spent most of her time working, so he was largely raised by his grandparents.
His grandparents raised him as a Jehovah’s Witness but his mother left the religion when he was 12 years old. After some time, Bruce started selling drugs in Hollis. He attended high school in Floral Park, New York in the year 1991 where he met Aisha Murray, his future wife. Later he completed the Online Certificate Program for Entrepreneurship Essentials from the Harvard Business School.
Personal Life
JA Rule met the love of his life all back in high school when he was 14 years old. Aisha Murray married him only after a few years of graduating. The couple arranged a fabulous 40s theme, gangster completed with champagnes and cigars. Their wedding was great and they had a good time.
In 2013, there were rumors that Rule had met a new partner. However, the rock star cleared the confusion of his stars and stated that maybe he is not a good husband always but their bong is stronger than any rumors spreading around.
As a child, Jeffrey was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness but today he is identified as a Christian. Later in 2013, while promoting his film, “I’m in Love with a Church Girl” he along with his wife was baptized. Currently, are some legal issues going on with him but his fans home that they are sorted soon.
Career
Rule started his career in the year 1994 as a member of the group Cash Money Click. Here he changed his name from Jeffrey Bruce Atkins to JA Rule. They released lots of songs independently including their debut single “Get Tha Fortune” in the same year. Later they signed a contract with TVT records but shortly after that they were disbanded and their label was dropped due to some reasons.
His first solo song was “Time to Build” by Mic Geronimo. He was featured with Jay-Z and DMX. Later in 1998 he signed with Def Jam and got featured in “Can I Get A…”. His first single debut album was released in the year 1999 named “Venni Vetti” which hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
The second and third albums released were both certified 3x Platinum and hit number one on the Billboard Chart 200 and Top R&B/ Hip-Hop charts. His next album was released in 2002 that was on Billboard Top 100 and spawned two hit singles. His next two albums were released in the year 2003 and 2004.
In December 2016, JA Rule appeared in The Hamilton Mixtape in which he rapped Hamilton’s verse in Ashanit’s song Helpless. Later in 2018, she confirmed that they both are collaborating on a new album.
Awards and Achievements
JA Rules transformed himself from a drug seller to a rapper which he considers his biggest achievements. Today he is one of the greatest music artists with almost 30 million records sold worldwide. His work is outstanding and it is appreciated by his fans.
While looking at his awards, he has been nominated for 17 awards out of which he won 5. He won his first award in the year 2002 when he received the Best Hip-Hop Video award for his “I’m Real (Murder Remix)”. Also in the same year, he won the Best Hip Hop Artist award and Male Artist of the Year Award.
His fans expect more awards for him in the upcoming years.
In 2003, he was nominated for Grammy Awards in the category of Best Rap. In the same year, he won the Teen Choice Award that he shared with Jennifer Lopez.
JA Rule’s Total Net Worth
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As of now, the total net worth of JA Rules is $4 Million.
JA rules is a self made rapper who worked hard for his dreams. He worked with many famous personalities. His work is highly recognized by his fans and he had received awards for it. Fans expect to see him more in music as well as in acting.