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Article: Ja Rule 1976–
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- Contemporary Black Biography
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Ja Rule 1976
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Rap musician, actor
At a Glance
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Early Career Interrrupted
Second Album Delivered New Sound
Teamed Up With Jennifer Lopez
Selected Discography
Sources
With three multi-platinum albums released in just two years, Ja Rule has become one of the most successful rap artists to rule the charts. Much of his success is due to his ability to transcend rap
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s gangsta imagery to embrace pop rhythms and universal themes. He has collaborated with heavy hitters of the rap world as well as heavy metal rockers. His street smart style and raw good looks have also landed him roles in several Hollywood films and as a model for Calvin Klein. Though his preferred tagline ...