Ja Rule has once again dismissed claims that Murda Inc. was involved in 50 Cent’s 2000 shooting.
During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, Ja Rule addressed his relationship with his long-time rival when questioned about the shooting, responding with “What shooting?”
“We ain’t have nothing to do with that,” said Ja Rule. “I know people like to say that. I know the reality of it all and that shit ain’t got nothing to do with us. But I guess it’s good to play that when they want to play that, and play victim when they want to play victim.”
“I leave all that alone,” Ja Rule added. “I live in a really cool space. Sometimes, you’ve got to remove yourself from the circus.”
At another point in the conversation, Ja Rule discussed his reaction when 50 commented on Irv Gotti’s death.
“It’s goofy shit,” Ja said. “‘Cause I was hot. I was ready to go nuclear and shit … Preme said, ‘You know, Rule? Here’s what you gotta understand about who we are and what we are: We are the masters of self-defense.’ I said, ‘I love that,’ because I don’t want to start or make trouble with people, but if we gotta get into it … I’ll fuckin’ end it.”
“That’s who we are as men,” Ja Rule went on. “Here to protect our family, protect our home, defend our honor, our names, our reputation. I’m not here to be a bully and bother people. That’s not what I’m here to do but I am a master of self-defense.”
Ja Rule also stated that he seldom brings up 50 Cent publicly but will occasionally fire back when provoked.
“He keeps it going,” Ja said about his and 50’s beef. “I’ll go to the circus once in a while. I really like to stay clear of that shit …. I like to have fun sometimes. I poke jabs at him, too, but that’s all that really is. To me, it’s silly. We’re both successful Black men and I think the focus should be on continuing to make sure that we pay it forward.”
