Ja Rule Shares the Lesson That Made Him ‘Better Off in Fatherhood’: Kids ‘Appreciate Your Time More Than Anything’
usmagazine.comA present parent. Ja Rule believes that when it comes to being a good dad, nothing is more important than spending quality time with your kids.The “Always on Time” rapper (real name Jeffrey Atkins), 47, recalled learning the vital lesson about fatherhood while attending a friend’s father’s funeral.“Out of all his great accomplishments in life … and [everything] his father had accomplished, the things that [my friend] spoke about as a grown man on that stage during his eulogy were things like going long for the football and those moments when you were a child,” Ja Rule exclusively recalled to Us Weekly at the 50 Years of Hip Hop celebration in New York City earlier this month.He continued: “So, that made me really think about, in life, what’s really important.
You think it’s the financial stability and those things that the kids really appreciate, but they really appreciate your time more than anything.
Once you grasp that concept, you’ll be better off in fatherhood.”The “Wonderful” musician shares daughter Britney, 27, and sons Jeffrey, 22, and Jordan, 20, with wife Aisha Atkins, whom he wed in 2001.
When asked about the biggest challenge of parenting, the Grammy nominee replied, “What isn’t the challenge? They grow up so fast, man.”In October 2022, the New York native told Us that the “best gifts” he’s ever received are “my children from my beautiful wife.” Ja Rule and Aisha celebrated their anniversary earlier this month.In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies“Happy anniversary baby!!!
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