Nicholas James Williams aka Trinidad James (often stylized as Trinidad Jame$), is a Trinidadian-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.

Williams family moved to Canada and Florida 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.

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