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Ja Rule: Feud with 50 Cent Hurt NY Hip-Hop

11/13/2025

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Ja Rule, the rapper, says his feud with 50 Cent harmed New York Hip-Hop, in a podcast appearance.
The rivalry began in the late 1990s and divided artists, hindering collaboration.
He criticized ongoing beefs, citing Kendrick Lamar and Drake, saying, "Nothing good is coming out of any of these things."
Despite the harm, Rule remains proud of his artistry and says he was the better rapper while respecting both artists.

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Ja Rule, the rapper, says his feud with 50 Cent harmed New York Hip-Hop, in a podcast appearance.
The rivalry began in the late 1990s and divided artists, hindering collaboration.
He criticized ongoing beefs, citing Kendrick Lamar and Drake, saying, "Nothing good is coming out of any of these things."
Despite the harm, Rule remains proud of his artistry and says he was the better rapper while respecting both artists.