Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper and actor signed to The Inc. and Universal Records, formerly of Def Jam Recordings. A Hollis, New York native, Ja Rule is best-known for hits such as "Holla, Holla", "Put It On Me", "Between Me And You", "I'm Real", "Livin' It Up", "Always On Time", "Mesmerize", "Wonderful" and "New York", Ja Rule has released seven albums to date and sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
Atkins was born in Queens, New York to Debra Atkins, a health care worker. He was raised as a Jehovah's Witness by his mother and grandparents. At the age of five, his sister died from breathing complications, leaving him as an only child. He attended PS 186, a mixed school, but was later transferred to MS 172, another mixed school, due to daily fights he would be involved in.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja_rule