"I Cry" is the fourth and final single from American rapper Ja Rule's second studio album, Rule 3:36. The song samples "Cry Together" by the O'Jays, written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. This was also the final collaborative single by Ja Rule and former associate Lil' Mo; it was after this release that Irv Gotti decided that Ja Rule should work with Ashanti.
Released on May 15, 2001, "I Cry" peaked at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 25 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart, and number 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In 2008, the song was used as a sample in LL Cool J's record "Cry", which also features Lil' Mo.
Charts Weekly charts Chart (2001) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2001) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) 69
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