Ja Does Not Rule the Fairway

Published December 16, 2025, 9:30 PM EST • Updated December 16, 2025, 9:30 PM EST

Rapper Ja Rule’s golf swing grabbed headlines for all the wrong reasons Tuesday at Derek Jeter’s celebrity invitational, proving the fairway is no place for halfway crooks.

A Swing to Forget

Stepping to the tee at Baha Mar’s Royal Blue course, Ja attempted to channel his inner Tiger Woods, confidently telling a gallery of photographers, "I got to ignore y’all right now. I got to put this thing up." Unfortunately, what followed was anything but a superb drive. Instead of soaring gracefully down the fairway, Rule delivered a violent, low-trajectory hook that shanked sharply into the crowd.

A Frantic Scene

The crowd, initially buzzing with excitement, quickly turned into a scene of chaos as spectators scrambled to dodge the errant projectile. Shell-shocked, the rapper immediately checked for casualties, relieved to find that no one was injured. However, his self-appointed "best golfer" credentials took a direct hit, leaving him to grapple with the fallout of his disastrous swing.

Timing Is Everything

The timing of this mishap couldn’t have been worse for Rule. Just 24 hours earlier, he had boasted to Golfweek’s Adam Schupak that he was the "best hip-hop golfer" in the game. That claim, however, aged about as well as LaVar Ball’s promise to take Michael Jordan one-on-one. The contrast between his confident declaration and the reality of his performance was stark, making for a cringe-worthy moment that will likely be replayed in hip-hop circles for some time.

The Rivalry Rekindled

Adding insult to injury, this golfing blunder acts as a bat-signal for his eternal rival, 50 Cent, who is known for his relentless criticism of Ja Rule. With the recent buzz surrounding Diddy’s Netflix documentary and Rule’s broken swing, December has been a month to remember for 50 Cent, who is likely savoring every moment of his rival’s misfortune.

A Celebrity Event with a Purpose

The celebrity golfing event, hosted by Derek Jeter, supports Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation, which focuses on youth programs. While the crown for the top hip-hop golfer remains up for grabs, Ja Rule’s performance has left him officially playing from the rough.

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As the dust settles on this unexpected turn of events, one thing is clear: Ja Rule may rule the charts, but the fairway is a different story altogether.