Ja Rule Reunites With Charlie Baltimore On Stage

At HOT 97’s Summer Jam on June 20, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, Ja Rule led a poignant “Ja Rule & Friends” tribute to his longtime collaborator and Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti, who passed away on February 5, 2025.

Joined by Murder Inc. alumni including Charli Baltimore, Lloyd, Vita, and Jadakiss the group delivered a stirring set of early‑2000s classics like “Down Ass Bitch,” “Always on Time,” “I’m Real,” and “Down 4 U,” reigniting the iconic chemistry that helped define that era. The moment wasn’t just a nostalgic throwback; it bridged generations, with teens cheering for new artists like GloRilla and Muni Long and OG fans singing every word to the throwbacks, demonstrating the enduring impact of Murder Inc.’s legacy and the emotional power of honoring Gotti’s influence on hip‑hop.

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