How much is Ja Rule worth?
| Net Worth: | $8 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 43 |
| Date of Birth: | February 29, 1976 |
| Residence: | Queens, New York, United States |
| Occupation: | Singer, Rapper, Actor & Songwriter |
| Updated: | 2024 |
Introduction
Jeffery Bruce Atkins popularly known by his stage name Ja Rule is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor. Atkins has started his career in 1999 with the album Venni Vetti Vecci and it’s most famous single Holla Holla.
From the year 1999 to 2005 Atkins had made remarkable hits that took his career to the next level. In those years he peaked at No. 20 of us billboard hot 100 charts. He collaborated with the best artist of those times including Christiana William, Ashanti, R. Kelly, and Jennifer Lopez.
He is nominated about four times by Grammy awards and also released the six top ten albums from which Pain Is Love and Rule 3:36 topped the US billboard 200. He signed Murder Inc. and Fontana Distribution later.
As of 2022, Ja Rule net worth is roughly around $8 million.
Early life
Ja Rule was born on February 29, 1976, in Hollis, Queens, the borough of NewYork city. His father, William Atkins was a baker by profession. He left him and his family at a very young age. Atkins was the only child of the family who spent a miserable childhood and faced too many hardships. His mother Debra couldn’t spend time with him as he was working as a health care worker and Ja rule used to live with his grandparents. Because of poor attention, He started selling drugs in Hollis.
He went to Public School 134 in Hollis. He had many fights in school because his classmates used to laugh at him for his small body structure. He was then transferred to middle school 72 in Glen Oaks which was described white school by him.
He did not graduate but finally earned the GED degree in 2012.
Personal life
Ja Rule married Aisha Murray in 2001 and has three children named Britney Asja Atkins, Jeffrey Jr. and Jordan. He was raised as Jehovah’s Witness in his childhood, but change his religion and became Christian is 2013 when he was promoting his film I’m In Love With A Church Girl.
As of 2022, Ja Rule net worth is approximately around $8 million.
Controversies and legal issues
Atkins remained in controversies because of some of his weird acts. Once he was sued and fined $1200 for punching a man in Toronto.
In 2004 he was arrested along with his friend for possessing marijuana and driving with a suspended license.
He was also sentenced to two-year jail for the possession of weapons in 2010. On enquiring, he founded guilty and sent to Ricers Island and then to a state facility in Upstate New York.
Ja rule received another 28 months prison sentence in the tax evasion case. From 2004 to 2006, He failed to pay his due taxes for more than $3 million of his earnings.
Fyre festival
Ja Rule prearranged a music event named Fyre Festival which was about to take place on April 2017 on an island in the Bahamas. But the event turned over in a huge disaster. People paid thousands of dollars were left stranded. He faced several lawsuits that were filed by investors and tickets buyers in this Fyre Festival.
Disputes and disagreements
Over the years Ja Rule has made many highlights for his disagreements and disputes with popular celebrities like Foxy Brown, 50 Cent, Kurupt, DMX And Lil Mo.
Atkins and 50 Cent feud for so much public attention. Ja rule claimed that there was a jealousy factor between them and 50 Cent didn’t like him. The feud grew bigger when the torture became physical. Both artists insulted each other by writing and making songs against one another.
Ja rule also released a deprecatory single Loose Change that covered up 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Chris Lighty and Lil mo.
All this led Lil mo to file a lawsuit of 15 million dollars against Ja rule, Def Jam records and Murda.
Career
Atkins started his career as a rapper in 1993 with his hip-hop group Cash Click and took the stage name Ja Rule which was introduced by a friend who used to call him Ja, after him many of his friends started calling him Ja.
His career as a solo singer started in 1999 with the release of Venni Vetti Vecci and its single Holla Holla. After that he co-released multiple hits including Between Me And You, I’m Real (Murder Remix), Ain’t Funny It Funny, Always On Time, Mesmerize and Wonderful.
In 2000 Ja rule signed Murder Inc records which were led by Irv Gotti. This group proved to be very lucky for him and along with its collaboration he has earned four Grammy nominations.
Alongside music Ja Rule also made his place in film industry. He made various tv appearances from which the first appearance was through Turn It Up in 2000. He had a little acting career but his appearance in movies like Fast And Furious in 2018 made him a renowned actor too.
As of 2022, Ja Rule net worth is estimated to be around $8 million making him one of the famous American singers, songwriters, rappers and actors.
Achievements
Ja rule was honored with various awards and nominated many times for his outstanding performances.
- He won Source Hip Hop Music Award in a single of the year category for Put It On Me in 2001.
- Atkins was awarded MTV Video Music Award in the best hip hop video category For I’m Real Murder Mix in 2002.
- In the same year, he also won World Music Awards, Bet Awards, GQ Men Of The Year Award, Teen Choice Award, NAACP image award for Ja rule.
- In 2003 he won Source Award R$B/ Rap collaboration of the year for The Thug In Love.
- Ja rule won Source Award in Phat-Tape song of the year category in 2004.
Summary
Ja rule is a well-known and successful rapper of the American music industry. His main source of income is his singing and acting career.
As of 2022, Ja Rule net worth is estimated to be $8 million.
