Hip-Hop can’t be discussed without mentioning Ja Rule, who had the world and the genre in a chokehold in the 2000s. From his consistent chart-topping records to his infectious collaborations with Ashanti, the rapper created timeless songs that would chart even if they dropped.

As we congratulate the entrepreneur on his upcoming wine line and anticipate his performance at the BET Awards, let’s look at 5 collaborations with the artist that still slap!