Ja Rule - New York (official Music Video) Ft. Fat Joe, Jadakiss | HIGH-QUALITY |

While intended as a city tribute, the song became a "lightning rod" for the feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent . Ja Rule’s verse contained subliminal disses toward 50 Cent, including a reference to Lloyd Banks' "On Fire".

A spiritual successor titled "New York Is Back" appeared on DJ Khaled's 2007 album, We the Best . While intended as a city tribute, the song

It is well-known for featuring an extensive list of local hip-hop icons and celebrities, including: Jennifer Lopez Styles P and members of The Lox Remy Ma , Jim Jones , and Lil Wayne Havoc (of Mobb Deep), N.O.R.E. , and Irv Gotti Chart Performance and Critical Reception It is well-known for featuring an extensive list

The single peaked at #27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . It reached #10 on the Hot Rap Songs and #14 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. While intended as a city tribute