Venni Vetti Vecci is the debut studio album by American hip-hop rapper Ja Rule, released on June 1, 1999, via the newly minted Murder Inc. Records in partnership with Def Jam Recordings. Drawing from Julius Caesar’s iconic Latin phrase—"Veni, vidi, vici" (“I came, I saw, I conquered”)—the title signaled Ja Rule’s arrival on the East Coast rap scene. The album features standout singles like “Holla Holla” and collaborations with artists such as Jay-Z and DMX, and is produced largely by Irv Gotti. The project resonated instantly, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and earning RIAA platinum certification by year’s end for over one million U.S. shipments. The album solidified Murder Inc. as a force in hip-hop.