The Grammy-nominated hip-hop star was on New York's Upper West Side, when the car he was riding in was stopped by police for speeding. Ja and two associates were subsequently charged with weapon possession after a .40-caliber Taurus pistol was found; the car's registration had also been suspended. Ja Rule has pleaded not guilty and was not present on Tuesday. (The rapper, who is shooting a movie on location, was given permission to skip the court date.)