Five Things You Didn’t Know About Taste of Toga Performers Ja Rule & Ashanti

Don't miss Ja Rule and Ashanti at Taste of Toga September 23rd!

When it comes to hip hop duos Ja Rule and Ashanti are among the top of the class. They'll be performing at Taste of Toga at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, and if you don't have your tickets yet get them here.

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Before they hit the stage on Saturday, get to know them a little bit with these five fun facts you may not have known about these superstars.

1. Ashanti is the first artist to have three songs in the Billboard Hot 100 in the same week

That's pretty impressive! The songs that were on the hot 100 at that time were "Foolish", "What's Luv?" and "Always on Time."

2. Ja Rule was born on a leap year

That's right! Ja Rule was born on February 29, 1976.

3. Ja Rule has sold over 30 million records

There is no disputing that Ja Rule is a major success with 30 million records sold world wide!

4. Ashanti was on an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

In the seventh and final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ashanti guest starred as a demon named Lissa. Turns out she's got a few supernatural tricks up her sleeve!

5. Ja Rule is a published author

On top of all of his musical success Ja Rule is also a published author. He released his memoir titled "Unruly: The Highs and Lows of Becoming a Man" in 2014.