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“A lot of people say I tried to emulate Tupac, but when I look back at my career, we're very different artists. I took pages out of Pac's book, of course, and lots of other rappers - Biggie, Nas - of course you take pages out of those books, but you eventually make it your own thing. And I think I did a good job of that.”

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Ja Rule, born Jerome Ashley, is an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. Born on February 29, 1976, he became a prominent figure in the hip-hop music scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s, known for his unique musical style and fashionable image. more

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