Will Ja Rule perform at daughter Brittney Atkins' wedding? Rapper hints at a special surprise

As Brittney Atkins gets married, people have wondered if her dad, rapper Ja Rule, will perform on stage at the wedding. Ja Rule, famous for hits such as Always on Time and Mesmerize, has been a household name in the music scene for years. However, when asked if he would perform at the wedding, he responded, “I doubt it.”

Instead, he hinted that there might be a different kind of musical moment at the celebration. Although he eliminated doing it himself, the rapper hinted that he could make something special happen for his daughter.

He said, "I'm not performing for sure, but I may surprise her and have somebody come and do something special for her."

This has created some speculation regarding what type of surprise he had planned for the wedding.

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The wedding is one of two big family events occurring close

Brittney's wedding is not the only major event for the Atkins family. Her younger brother, Jordan, will graduate a week after the wedding, Ja Rule said that both occurrences during the same month have been a memorable time for the family.

He made light of how these celebrations are impacting his wallet, joking,

"[They're] breaking me up in May, taking all my money,"

but immediately added that he was pleased about it.

"I love it, though. I wouldn't have it any other way."

His words express his pride and joy as a father while emphasizing the hectic months ahead for the family.

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Ja Rule discusses his daughter's fiancé and relationship

Brittney engaged her fiancé, Tiki, in September 2023 after dating over three years. Ja Rule has commented well about his daughter's relationship; the fact that dads tend to have an adjustment phase when their daughters marry.

He shared,

“As fathers, it’s a weird thing, right? Because you go through this phase where you don’t want to give your daughter away. But there also comes a time where you’re like, ‘OK, she’s in great hands. He’s a great guy.’”

He made it clear that he approves of Tiki and is happy for Brittney as she starts this new chapter in her life.

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There will be personal elements to the wedding, but Ja Rule's contribution is still in doubt

As the wedding date nears, there is increasing curiosity about what will happen on the big day. While Ja Rule has said that he will not be performing, his tease regarding a musical surprise has left everyone wondering.

With his deep roots in the music world, talk revolves around whether he would invite another act to perform at the wedding. Although the specifics of the wedding are not publicized, the event will certainly mean a lot to the family.

Between the wedding and Jordan's graduation, the Atkins family has plenty to be celebrating in the weeks ahead. Whether or not the rapper is directly involved with the music at the wedding, his participation in the wedding will be a meaningful experience for him and his family.

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