Fat Joe & Ja Rule Poised For Nostalgic "Verzuz" Appearance

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Ja Rule, Fat Joe
The Rap icons will take to the stage in just two weeks.

Just when you thought Verzuz was bowing out as the end of summer inches closer, it returns with a major announcement. On Thursday (September 2), Verzuz revealed that in just two weeks, we will be seeing Fat Joe and Ja Rule unite on stage for what is expected to be a walk down Hip Hop memory lane. The pair of rappers have achieved longevity in the industry, but when they were at their peaks, they were dishing out chart-topping hit after hit.

Both Fat Joe and Ja Rule's names have been heavily requested among Verzuz fans, especially considering many of their collaborations have been featured during previous performances.

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Aside from expecting to hear classic hits that still keep the parties going today, fans have been speculating about whether or not there will be special guests to assist in their performances. Not only have they collaborated on tracks together, but each has individually worked with artists like Ashanti, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, Fabolous, Rick Ross, and more.

As expected, Hip Hop fans have also taken to social media to debate this match up ahead of its premiere. Tickets to watch this go down live will reportedly be available on September 7, so check out Verzuz's announcement, as well as a few reactions from th epublic, below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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