Biography
Who is Trinidad James?
Early life and schooling
The artist was born Nicholaus Joseph Williams in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. His family later relocated to Canada and then Florida before they eventually settled in the Bronx, New York City. During his childhood, he attended Catholic school. He has noted that he cannot recall events from his life prior to age seven because of a head injury he sustained.
When he reached the eighth grade, he moved to Atlanta. He attended South Atlanta High School. While living in Atlanta, he began playing basketball. He did not start his career in rapping until November 2011. He lists several artists as his primary influences, including T.I., Young Jeezy, Cam'ron, and Jay-Z.
Rise to fame with All Gold Everything
In July 2012, Trinidad released his debut mixtape titled Don't Be S.A.F.E. The project included the single All Gold Everything. By December of that same year, he signed a record contract with Def Jam Recordings. The deal was reportedly worth approximately two million dollars. The single peaked in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually received Platinum certification from the RIAA.
The song gained further attention through a remix featuring fellow Georgia rappers T.I., Jeezy, and 2 Chainz. In early 2013, he made guest appearances on tracks by Wale and Gucci Mane. He also appeared on the August Alsina song I Luv This Shit, which reached number thirteen on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. He was later featured on the remix of the ASAP Ferg track Work.
Changes in career and songwriting
In August 2013, Trinidad released his second mixtape, 10 PC Mild, through Def Jam and Think It's A Game Entertainment. The project featured guests like Travis Scott, Childish Gambino, and Gucci Mane. However, the artist was dropped from Def Jam in August 2014 after failing to release a full debut album. He subsequently decided to release his music for free.
Later in his career, he shifted his focus from recording to songwriting. He signed with Artist Publishing Group in 2018. He has served as a ghostwriter for artists such as Kehlani, Flo Milli, Queen Naija, City Girls, and Lakeyah. His writing credits include the songs Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson, Barbie Dreams by Fifty Fifty, and Hi Bich by Bhad Bhabie. He also directed music videos for Muni Long and Kaliii.
Other work and media appearances
Trinidad James has explored various media roles outside of music production. He appeared as himself in the 2019 film Uncut Gems, directed by the Safdie Brothers. Also, he served as a host on the YouTube talk show Full Size Run until the series concluded in December 2023.
Throughout his career, he has continued to release singles and mixtapes independently. In 2016, he released the single Just a Lil' Thick and the mixtape The Wake Up 2. He also released the single M.M.M. (Marilyn Maryland Marilyn) in 2018. In a 2019 interview, he expressed admiration for modern artists like Lil Nas X and Doja Cat.
Birthday and age
Trinidad James was born on September 24, 1987, which makes Trinidad 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Trinidad shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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