Rap-Up.com || Trinidad James Signs to Def Jam

Trinidad James is taking his buzz to the bank. The “All Gold Everything” rapper has signed a lucrative deal with Def Jam Recordings.

Hot on the heels of his ubiquitous single, Billboard.com has confirmed that the 25-year-old will join the label’s star-studded roster, which includes Kanye West, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, and Young Jeezy.

After being pursued by several labels including Atlantic Records, he chose Def Jam as his new home. The deal, rumored to be worth $2 million, also includes a joint venture with James’ Gold Gang Records.

“We’re excited to welcome a young talent like Trinidad James to the Def Jam family,” the label’s president, Joie Manda, told Billboard. “Def Jam prides itself as both a cornerstone of hip-hop’s rich tradition, and as a vital, forward-thinking label dedicated to breaking and nurturing emerging artists. Trinidad James represents the cutting-edge of what’s happening in the culture today. We are thrilled to have him at the label, and look forward to growing his already massive buzz.”

The Atlanta-bred rapper dropped his mixtape Don’t Be S.A.F.E. on iTunes earlier this month, while his single “All Gold Everything” has become a viral sensation, racking up 2.8 million views on YouTube and receiving the remix treatment from rappers including Tyga.

“Def Jam, thank you for believing,” said James, who can also be heard on “That Turn Up” off Mike WiLL Made It’s upcoming mixtape Est. in 1989 Pt. 2.5.

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23 Comments

MostHated
December 14th, 2012 at 6:30 am
Who?!

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#BEENTRILL
December 14th, 2012 at 6:35 am
Why?!

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BobbyBorisovvv
December 14th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Is it really that easy to get signed these days?

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Mariah2013
December 14th, 2012 at 7:10 am
is this an actual joke?! when there are soooo many talented artists waiting to be signed with so much potential. wow. im not trying to be rude but .. just wow

i suppose its a business like everything else. i shouldnt be surprised really. #profitMaximisation #shameful

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MRB
December 14th, 2012 at 7:27 am
HipHop is now offically dead! Who ever signed this man needs to be fired!!!!!!!

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GTFOH
December 14th, 2012 at 7:34 am
FAIL

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balenciaga
December 14th, 2012 at 8:01 am
he looks mentally challenged! foh!

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ladyrt23
December 14th, 2012 at 8:07 am
This is called spoof rapping. his style of clothing
resembles wiz k. His flow is reminiscent of
2 chainz.

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Ice
December 14th, 2012 at 8:09 am
He’s growing on me alot, his mixtape is great.

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KeepItReal
December 14th, 2012 at 8:31 am
HIP HOP IS DEAD

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READY Reply:
December 15th, 2012 at 6:09 am
@KeepItReal, Cause of Death…Over Gold!!!

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coco
December 14th, 2012 at 8:41 am
hip hop was dead a while ago, it’s now been buried after signing this dude.

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Audrey Hepburn
December 14th, 2012 at 9:19 am
EWWW!!!!! >:(

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Speechless
December 14th, 2012 at 9:33 am
my god he’s ugly as hell!!!

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Humz
December 14th, 2012 at 9:39 am
I’m not one to judge a book by it’s cover but… This dude looks filthy.
Especially those nails! My gosh…

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Humz
December 14th, 2012 at 9:44 am
But after watching the video I must say that there are worse rappers out there. And he did have the bonus of that cute smiley puppy.

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jimscreechie Reply:
December 14th, 2012 at 9:55 am
@Humz, lol @ “And he did have the bonus of that cute smiley puppy.”

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Elgin
December 14th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
It sad that talentless artists get deals like its nothing & get all the shine, but artists like dawn Richard who make music just as good if not better than the mainstream artists are constantly slept on

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MusicKING12
December 14th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Peep his hat designs ….

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Pour Music LD Sodiler
December 14th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
What in the Hella Whoooooooo

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Pour Music LD Sodiler
December 15th, 2012 at 12:00 am
what in the well who?

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Trace
December 15th, 2012 at 8:52 am
Disgusting. His NOISE (I refuse to call it music) is degrading and pure coonery.

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Stre3t Danc@
December 15th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
popped a molly I’m sweatin! LOL!! Def Jam cannot be serious, man..

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