Getting to Know Ja Rule’s Three Kids: Brittney, Jeffrey, and Jordan

Ja Rule (second from right) with his sons Jeffrey and Jordan, wife Aisha, and daughter Brittney in 2018.
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Ja Rule and his family have become a fixture in the public eye, highlighting the rapper’s journey as a family man alongside his wife, Aisha Atkins, with whom he has three children: Brittney, Jeffrey Jr., and Jordan. The family gained additional visibility when Brittney and Jeffrey Jr. appeared on WE tv’s Growing Up Hip Hop: New York in 2019, ahead of the show’s fall premiere.

In an interview with PEOPLE Now, Ja Rule spoke about his parenting philosophy. “I want my kids to run to me, not from me,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of open communication. He added, “Nothing is off the table” when addressing challenging topics. "And I tell them all the time, it’s three people in the world you cannot lie to… your doctor, your lawyer, and me, good old dad," he continued, asserting his supportive role.

Reflecting on his parenting style in 2015, he highlighted the candidness of his children. “Sometimes they get a little too personal, but I prefer that versus not telling their parents anything,” he noted.

Ja Rule conveyed his desire for the reality show to portray a more relatable aspect of his life, stating, “People don’t see the other side of me; being a dad, a husband… I’m really a cool, laid-back, reserved, no-drama guy.”

Spotlight on Ja Rule’s Children

Brittney Asja Atkins, 30

Brittney Atkins in 2015.

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Brittney, the eldest of Ja Rule’s children, was born on September 22, 1995. During her tenure on Growing Up Hip Hop: New York, she discussed the challenges of being recognized primarily as Ja Rule’s daughter. “You just have to pay attention to people’s characteristics,” she advised, indicating how she navigates relationships with authenticity.

Throughout her life, Brittney has engaged in the entertainment industry, working as an actor and screenwriter. A SAG-AFTRA member, she has appeared in various reality series and has ambitions in screenwriting. “I will be acting, I’m going to be working on my screenwriting,” she shared.

Ja Rule has praised his daughter’s tenacity, saying, “My daughter, she has my fight. Like, she’ll pick an argument and it’s on.”

Brittney made her daytime talk show debut in November 2019, where her father imparted advice about navigating reality TV. “My dad says it best, ‘if you don’t want it out there, don’t put it out there,’” she recalled.

In recent news, Brittney confirmed her engagement to her fiancé, Tiki, through a heartfelt announcement on social media.

Jeffrey Atkins Jr., 26

Jeffrey Atkins Jr. in 2015.

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Born in 2000, Jeffrey Jr. also featured on Growing Up Hip Hop: New York. He expressed his desire to share his unique story and has pursued a music career under the name SINNERSDEDX. As of August 2024, he boasts over 44,000 followers on Instagram and has released an album titled The World Ends with Sin in 2022.

In a recent Instagram post, his mother shared a side-by-side shot of Jeffrey Jr. and Ja Rule, highlighting their familial similarities. “#mytwins,” she captioned, a sentiment echoed by fans commenting on their likeness.

Jordan Atkins, 22

Jordan Atkins, Brittney Atkins, Ja Rule and Aisha Atkins attend Atlantic Records celebrates the 2018 VMA’s on August 20, 2018 at TAO Downtown in New York City.

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The youngest Atkins, Jordan, was born on April 6, 2003. Although he did not appear in Growing Up Hip Hop: New York, he frequently shares comedic content on his TikTok, @mealyworld.

Jordan has participated in several family events, including the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. For his 20th birthday, his mother expressed heartfelt sentiments on social media, celebrating his growth into adulthood.

As he nears 21, Jordan continues to showcase his life on social media, sharing moments with his girlfriend, Alexia Chanel.