Happy birthday! Ja Rule turns 49 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on March 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 49 on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025.

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Ja Rule is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper-singer Ja Rule (Wonderful, Mesmerize, Always on Time, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ja Rule, a cultural icon

Born Jeffery Atkins in Queens on February 29, 1976, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ja Rule's not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ja Rule hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ja Rule as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Ja Rule, you're the best!