Ja Rule is opening up in a revealing new interview about his challenging financial days while he was trying to impress his now-wife, Aisha Atkins. Despite facing significant monetary struggles at that time, he made efforts to take her out to dinner at well-known restaurants like Red Lobster. However, Ja candidly admitted that he often didn’t have the funds to cover the meals, leading him to pull off the notorious dine and dash routine. He would tell Aisha to get into the taxi while he claimed he was settling the bill. Unbeknownst to her, the bill was left unpaid, showcasing a secret he managed to keep for quite some time. Here’s the inside scoop on Ja’s clever tactics…

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Discover How Ja Rule Satisfied His Cravings and Evaded the Bill

During a period when Ja Rule had limited financial resources, he was deeply infatuated with his future wife, Aisha Atkins. In a recent interview with Us Magazine on July 12, the iconic rapper known for hits like ‘Always On Time’ shared nostalgic memories of their early romantic outings, stating:

“It’s interesting because I’ve known my wife since I was broke. Some of our best dates were then. I used to take her to, like, Red Lobster and s***.”

But here’s where the story takes a twist. Ja Rule wasn’t actually footing the bill for those savory shrimp scampi dishes. Instead, he executed the ultimate dine and dash maneuver—with his wife alongside him! He revealed, “I actually ran out on the meal and she didn’t know it,” confessing that he had a clever strategy to keep Aisha in the dark about their dining escapades. He would say, “Hey, let me finish up paying for this, take care of this. The cab’s outside, you go get in the cab.” Once she was out of sight, Ja planned his own getaway.

The proud father of three noted that the Red Lobster locations he frequented were designed in such a way that made it relatively simple to make a discreet exit without drawing attention. The New Yorker also admitted that these weren’t isolated incidents.

“This was the fault of Red Lobster, because right by the door was the bathroom and pay phone,” he elaborated. “So people used to go fake like they on a pay phone, slide out, hit the bathroom, slide out.”

And just like that, Ja managed to slip out, leaving the unpaid bill behind as though it were insignificant while he and Aisha enjoyed their meals without consequences.

Ja Rule Finally Comes Clean to Aisha About His Dine-and-Dash Past

Ja and Aisha have celebrated 24 years of marriage. However, during those earlier years, Ja kept his dine-and-dash exploits under wraps. Eventually, he decided to share the truth of how they managed to enjoy lavish meals while he struggled financially. In the interview, he recounted Aisha’s reaction when he finally revealed his secret: “She said, ‘You didn’t do that.’ I said, ‘Yeah, I did it a couple of times,’” Ja recalled. Those sneaky escapes from Red Lobster became a charming chapter in their love story, demonstrating Ja’s commitment to treating his partner right, even when his finances were tight. He now cherishes those memories as special moments in their relationship.

“We used to eat good,” he continued. “Those are the good times that you have. And we still laugh about and share when we’re eating well and actually paying for the meals.”

Ja Rule Recently Celebrates a Milestone by Walking His Daughter Down the Aisle

Fast forward to present day, and Ja Rule is no longer just a former dine-and-dasher; he is a dedicated husband and father who is enjoying life to the fullest. Recently, he embraced his proud father role by walking his daughter Brittney down the aisle as she tied the knot with her partner, Tevin Aitken.

On May 23, the hip-hop icon escorted Brittney during her extravagant ‘Great Gatsby’-themed wedding held at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac, New York. Dressed in a stylish black tuxedo, Ja beamed with joy as he led the bride, who looked stunning in her shimmering gown complete with a long train. He later took to Instagram to express his emotions, stating, “Such an amazing moment for any father to walk his daughter down the aisle… love you Babygirl.” The father-daughter duo also shared a beautiful dance during the reception, a moment you can watch HERE!

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