Atkins was raised as an only child, as his younger sister, Kristen, died in the womb from breathing complications when Atkins was 5. Jeffrey's father left the family when he was very young. Ja Rule was born Jeffrey Bruce Atkins on February 29, 1976, to Debra and William Atkins in Hollis, a section of the Queens borough of New York City. 2.12 Release from prison and new music (2013–present).Records, The Mirror and Mpire Music Group (2009) 2.9 Hiatus, departure from Def Jam, decline of The Inc.2.7 FBI Investigation/50 Cent feud/ Blood in My Eye (2003).2.2 Solo career and early appearances (1995–1999).
