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Boldy James (James Clay Jones III) was born on 9 August, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., is an American rapper from Michigan. Discover Boldy James's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?

Popular As James Clay Jones III
Occupation Rapper · songwriter
Age 40 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 9 August, 1983
Birthday 9 August
Birthplace Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1982

James Clay Jones III (born August 9, 1982), better known by his stage name Boldy James, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan.

1983

Boldy James was born James Clay Jones III on August 9, 1983, in Atlanta, Georgia to James Clay Jones Jr. and Toni K. Broadus.

In 1983, Jones and Broadus returned to their original home of Detroit, Michigan with their son after Jones was wounded in the line of duty serving as a police officer.

They resided on the Eastside of Detroit with James' grandmother.

1989

In 1989, James' parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father on Detroit's westside on Stahelin Hell Block near McNichols Road and the Southfield Freeway.

James' love for music came to the forefront at the age of 12, when he performed in a middle school talent show and began writing his first raps shortly after.

He attended high school at Detroit Cooley, and dropped out after the ninth grade.

He got the name Boldy James from his friend from his block, James Osely III, who people in the neighborhood called Boldy.

Boldy said "he didn't rap, he just sold cocaine. I liked the name because his name was James too".

When his friend was murdered, he decided to carry on with the name, using it to rap.

2009

In 2009, Boldy James's first big break on the national scene came in the form of two features on The Cool Kids and Don Cannon's mixtape Merry Christmas, on the songs "BBQ Wings" and "Tires".

2010

That was followed up by his record "Gettin Flicked" appearing on The Cool Kids's 2010 mixtape Tacklebox.

Also in 2010, he was featured on the Chip tha Ripper song "Fat Raps" remix alongside Big Sean, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy and Chuck Inglish.

Boldy James and Cool Kid member/producer Chuck Inglish are cousins.

2011

On May 24, 2011, Boldy James released his solo debut mixtape Trappers Alley Pros and Cons.

The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one of 2011's Most Overlooked Projects.

2012

On February 27, 2012, he released his follow up mixtape, Consignment.

2013

A member of the Griselda collective, his debut album, My 1st Chemistry Set, was released on October 15, 2013.

On March 5, 2013, he released an EP titled Grand Quarters.

On October 15, 2013, he released his debut album, My 1st Chemistry Set, entirely produced by The Alchemist.

2014

On May 22, 2014, it was announced that Boldy James, Bishop Nehru, and Fashawn were the first signees to Nas's Mass Appeal Records.

On January 9, 2023, Jones was involved in a car accident in Detroit, leaving him with a broken vertebrae requiring intensive surgery.

On August 24, 2023, Jones revealed that he is related to American rapper Snoop Dogg through word of his family.