Ja Rule Gives Origins Of Snitching While Discussing Takeoff

The subject of snitching is often a hot topic within Hip Hop and Ja Rule is adding his voice to the conversation. The very accusation can cause someone to lose their life—much like Nipsey Hussle did when he was callously murdered by Eric Holder. The industry is currently grieving the loss of Takeoff and many are wondering why a suspect hasn’t been arrested. Several witnesses were at the scene, but the “no snitching” culture is being blamed for a lack of movement.

Ja Rule visited Fox Soul’s Cocktails with Queens to speak on Takeoff’s tragic death. While there, he discussed snitching and the street origins that have been muddled as generations progress.

“Let me break down what snitchin’ really is and how that works,” said the rapper. “You talkin’ about people in our communities that are civilians. You can’t be a snitch if you not a part of the criminal organization or you’re not a part of the crime. Snitching, that label goes for people that are a part of the actual crime or the criminal organization. Which, none of that falls on civilians.”

Ja Rule explained that snitching “came from the Mob,” and communities didn’t turn on gangsters because “they took care” of people. “They were men of honor and integrity, even though they were crime bosses and criminals,” he added.