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| Birth name | James Clay Jones III |
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| Born | August 9, 1982[1] Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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James Clay Jones III (born August 9, 1982), better known by his stage name Boldy James, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan,[2] and member of the hip hop collective Griselda. Recognized for his deep voice and laid-back delivery of vivid stories, he often explores themes of drug trade and street life. After his debut album My 1st Chemistry Set (2013), James has since released 14 studio albums along with several mixtapes and EPs.
His reunion with the Alchemist—who also produced his debut—on The Price of Tea in China (2020) saw him gain significant recognition, along with his jazz-infused solo project, Manger on McNichols, released that same year. He frequently collaborates with other members of the Griselda collective, and has worked with producers such as Conductor Williams, Jay Versace, Nicholas Craven, Real Bad Man, Futurewave and others.
- ^ Pitre, Andy (June 4, 2012). "Boldy James | A3C Hip Hop Festival". A3cfestival.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "The Break Presents: Boldy James - XXL". Xxlmag.com. January 13, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2013.