Stereogum — Ja Rule was all set to embark on his Sunrise Tour across the UK and Ireland this March, but the sun has set on those plans. The veteran rapper announced on Twitter that he’s been denied entry into the UK due to his criminal record. Here’s what... more info

Stereogum — There are so many what-ifs surrounding the role of Tej Parker in the Fast & Furious films. In 2003, John Singleton directed 2 Fast 2 Furious, and he could not lure Ja Rule back to play his part from the first Fast And The Furious movie. Ja wanted ... more info

Stereogum — We’ve Got A File On You features interviews in which artists share the stories behind the extracurricular activities that dot their careers: acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, etc. more info

New York Post — The Grammy-winning R&B diva — known for her early 2000s hits with Ja Rule, and for influencing J.Lo's sound — is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. more info

Dlisted — The Fyre Festival is part of human history now; a moment in time which we all experienced together and thought, “Wow, what a bunch of shitheads.” On all sides of the equation: people who attended despite all the sketchy things leading up to it, ... more info

DJmag — He was initially cleared back in July but an appeal was launched more info

Consequence of Sound — Fyre Fest co-founder Billy McFarland is currently serving a six-year prison sentence. Ja Rule legally cleared from Fyre Festival lawsuit Robin Bacior more info

Stereogum — Over the past 19 years, the Fast & Furious franchise has given prominent and often recurring acting roles to the following musicians: Ja Rule, Tyrese, Ludacris, Bow Wow, Tego Calderón, and Don Omar. The series has also had plenty of cameos from famo... more info

DJmag — The co-founder hasn't ruled out a second shot at hosting a festival more info

Stereogum — Fourteen years ago, I sat in a federal courthouse in Brooklyn and watched Irv Gotti's lawyer call Ja Rule a fake crook. Irv Gotti, the founder of Ja Rule's Murder Inc. label, was on trial, alongside his brother Chris Lorenzo, for money laundering. Pr... more info