The song was written by Ja Rule as a tribute to his wife, , following an argument. It explores themes of loyalty and the "ride-or-die" dynamic, famously summarized by the line: "Every thug needs a lady" . Digital Availability & Downloads
The track gained further popularity after appearing on the soundtrack for the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious . Background and Meaning Ja Rule Put It On Me MP3 Download
It peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 2001, marking the first top-ten hit for both Ja Rule and Vita. The song was written by Ja Rule as
The song was officially released as a single on December 12, 2000 . Background and Meaning It peaked at #8 on
The music video spent 60 days on BET’s 106 & Park , becoming the first video to be officially "retired" from the countdown.