James Clay Jones III, known as Boldy James, is an American rapper and key member of Griselda. He is acclaimed for his deep voice, relaxed flow, and raw storytelling about street life and the drug trade. Since his 2013 debut My 1st Chemistry Set, he has built a prolific catalog of albums, EPs, and mixtapes, frequently collaborating with names like The Alchemist, Sterling Toles, Harry Fraud, and others. In 2020, his work with The Alchemist on The Price of Tea in China and his jazz-inspired project with Sterling Toles, Manger on McNichols, brought him wider recognition.