Fat Joe & Ja Rule "Verzuz" Featured Jadakiss, Ashanti, Remy Ma, Nelly, Dre, & Lil Mo

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Fat Joe, Ja Rule
It was certainly a celebration of Hip Hop on "Verzuz" and now, fans debate who took the crown.

It has been another glorious Verzuz. We watched two Hip Hop icons join together on stage and Fat Joe and Ja Rule did not disappoint with both the hits and entertaining banter. We knew that leading into the Verzuz these two would be trash-talking their way through the performance, and while it seemed as if they were digging a little too deep at times, fans knew that it was all in love and fun—something that both Ja and Joe made clear at the end.

There were some noteworthy moments throughout and surprise guests that lit up social media, and fans are still talking about which was their favorite.

Fat Joe delivered hits "All the Way Up," "Flow Joe," "All I Do Is Win (Remix)," "Sunshine (The Light)," "Get It Poppin'," "YES," "Make It Rain," and Big Pun's "Still Not A Player." He brought out good friends and collaborators Remy Ma, Dre (of Cool & Dre), and Nelly, with the latter performing a snippet of his megahit "Hot in Herre" as he earned a bit of confusion.

Ja Rule made sure to counter back with his jams including "Holla Holla," "Between Me & You," "Livin' It Up," "Put It On Me," "Down 4 U," "I Cry," "Mesmerize," and Jennifer Lopez's "I'm Real." On his side, Ja brought out Vita, Lil Mo, and Ashanti—with the latter two pulling double duty as they performed multiple times. Ashanti even joined Joe and Ja for the trio's hit "What's Luv?" a moment that made the audience go wild.

Near the end of the Verzuz, Joe surprised Remy and Ashanti with luxury bags that he wanted them to unbox on stage right before he eased his way into "Lean Back." Jadakiss made a surprise appearance as they ended the show with "New York," a track featuring The LOX rapper with Joe and Ja. The audience exploded at the sight of Jada and it was certainly a fine way to shout out the Big Apple. 

Check out a few highlights, as well as commentary from fans, below.


About The Author
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.