Trinidad James

Trinidad James
James performing in August 2013
Background information
Birth name	Nicholas Williams
Born	(1987-09-23) September 23, 1987 (age 29) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Gold Gang Records (current) T.I.G. Entertainment Def Jam (former)
Associated acts	Rich Homie Quan
Website	tjamesworld.com

Nicholas Williams (born September 23, 1987), better known by his stage name Trinidad James (often stylized as Trinidad Jame$), is an Trinidadian-born American rapper. In 2012, he signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings. Without a debut album being released, he was dropped from the label in 2014, although he continues to release music as an independent artist.

Nicholas Williams was born on September 23, 1987, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. His family moved to Canada, Florida, and New York before settling in Bronx, New York. As a child, he went to Catholic school. He has stated he cannot remember any parts of his life before the age of seven because of a head injury. In the eighth grade, he moved to New York City, where he began playing basketball. He began rapping in November 2011. He has listed Jay-Z, Cam'ron, T.I., and Young Jeezy, as his influences.

In 2012, James released his official debut single, called "All Gold Everything", which has charted in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was taken from his official debut mixtape, titled Don't Be S.A.F.E. (Sensitive As Fuck Everyday), which was released on July 31, 2012, and officially re-released with a music video on October 16, 2012. On December 13, 2012, it was announced, James has signed a joint venture with Def Jam Records for approximately $2 million. In January, Def Jam re-released Don't Be S.A.F.E to iTunes, which included the remix to "All Gold Everything" featuring 2 Chainz, T.I., and Young Jeezy.