Ja Rule Crosses Over To The World Of Television
In recent times, the rate of technological advancement has gathered considerable momentum. This has been prevalent across multiple sectors, while the sheer level of innovation has also broken down many of the boundaries that typically exist between variable entertainment genres.
To understand this, you need look no further than R &B star Nelly. The rapper, who has also dabbled in the high profile world of gambling and celebrity poker, is also enjoying success through his popular television series Nellyville. He is not alone either, as people find it easier than ever to enjoy success across multiple platforms.
Ja Rule is the latest hip-hop star to venture into new markets, as he is set to feature in an upcoming documentary White Collar Convicts: Life on the Inside. Although the rapper only has a cameo role within a short sector of the show, he narrates the tale of the prison sentence that he served for illegal gun possession between 2011 and 2013. Ja Rule speaks candidly about his time on the wrong side of the law, when he shared a cell for a brief time with former Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski. The show, which has been commissioned by CNBC, will air on Wednesday, 29th April at 10pm and is sure to send Ja Rule’s profile spiralling further in the hip-hop community.
In this respect and others, Ja Rule is following the example set by the busy and active Nelly. He has also recently revealed a passion for poker, after competing at a special event celebrating Irv Gotti’s birthday. He performed relatively well too, taking home a portion of the total prize fund and showcasing his considerable playing skills. This will come as no surprise to those who know him well, as Ja Rule is a regularly visitor to the Vegas strip and also hones his craft by playing his choice of video slot games. Ja Rule has also owned a poker website that was dedicated to his fellow hip-hop stars, and this has played a pivotal role in driving his rising profile.
Ja Rule undoubtedly has a bright future, and he owes much of this to his versatility as an artist and a person. He has also been afforded a unique opportunity by modern technology, which has revolutionised the nature of media and created numerous cross-platforming entertainment mediums for skilled performers. With fellow hip-hop artists such as Nelly following suit, Ja Rule is optimising the impact of his fan base and creating an increasingly lucrative brand.
