Reviews for the record were mixed, with critics skeptical of Ja's lyrical skills as a hardcore rapper. Cannon, Shadow, and Sekou 720 are listed as guest appearances on this album. Hussein Fatal of Outlawz, Cadillac Tah, James Gotti, Sizzla, Black Child, Young Merc, D.O. The album was named after George Jackson's radical book of the same name. Dre, Obie Trice, along with artists including DMX and Busta Rhymes and was entirely dedicated to dissing them. The release took place during the feud with Shady/ Aftermath rappers 50 Cent, G-Unit, Eminem, D12, Dr.
The album was originally planned to be released as a mixtape. Blood in My Eye is the fifth studio album by American rapper Ja Rule, released on November 4, 2003, by Murder Inc.