Ja Rule
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Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Born in Hollis, Queens, he began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla". From 2000 to 2004, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" with Christina Millian, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" with Jennifer Lopez, "Always on Time" with Ashanti, "Mesmerize" also with Ashanti, and "Wonderful" with R. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ja Rule, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ja Rule Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ja Rule reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ja Rule's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 11% of Ja Rule's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Fast and the Furious, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ja Rule Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ja Rule's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ja Rule has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Reboot Camp | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fyre | Self - Fyre Co-Founder (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fyre Fraud | Himself (Archival Footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Trolland | Fenn (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | I'm in Love with a Church Girl | Miles Montego | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn | Willie Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Cookout 2 | Bling Bling | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Wrong Side of Town | Razor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Don't Fade Away | Foster Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Just Another Day | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Furnace | Terrence Dufresne | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Back in the Day | Reggie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Assault on Precinct 13 | Smiley | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shall We Dance? | Hip Hop Bar Performer | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Source Awards: From Behind | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Cookout | Bling Bling | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Scary Movie 3 | Agent Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Beef | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pauly Shore Is Dead | Ja Rule | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Crime Partners | Hitman #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Half Past Dead | Nicolas 'Nick' Frazier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kurupt: G-TV | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Fast and the Furious | Edwin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Da Hip Hop Witch | Ja Rule | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Backstage | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Turn It Up | David 'Gage' Williams | Flop | Similar → |
Ja Rule - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ja Rule?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ja Rule is "The Fast and the Furious" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Ja Rule acted in?
Ja Rule has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ja Rule?
Other notable films include "Fyre", "Beef", and "Fyre Fraud".