Boldy James

Boldy James
Jones in 2017
Background information
Birth name	James Clay Jones III
Also known as	Bo Jack Mr. Ten08
Born	(1982-08-09) August 9, 1982 (age 42)[1] Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Underground hip hop Hardcore hip hop Jazz rap Drumless
Occupations	Rapper songwriter
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Griselda Decon Mass Appeal
Member of	Boldy James & The Alchemist Real Bad Boldy

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.