The Downfall of Ja Rule: From Rap Icon to Scandal Magnet | True Celebrity Stories

Ja Rule’s Fall From Grace: Once a Hip-Hop Icon, Now Mired in Controversy Once an adored hip-hop artist of the 90s who overcame hardships to become a millionaire through music, Ja Rule now faces exile from the United States and irreparable damage to his reputation. The rise and fall of this rap icon is one for the books. Born Jeffrey Bruce Atkins into a religious household in Queens, New York, Ja Rule grew up as an only child after losing both his father at a young age and sister during childhood. His mother spent most days working as healthcare support while he was left under the care of grandparents who struggled with caring for him effectively – ultimately leading him down dangerous paths like leaving Jehovah’s Witness church early on and becoming involved in drugs pushing.