Trinidad James Talks Kanye, TIG, Def Jam, Painted Nails, Stage Fight

Trinidad James Talks Kanye, TIG, Def Jam, Painted Nails, Stage Fight
Nicholaus Joseph Williams, better known by his stage name Trinidad James is a Trinidadian-American rapper. In 2012, he signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings. The label dropped him in 2014 when he failed to release an album, although he continues to release music as an independent artist and is signed to Artist Publishing Group for songwriting.
In this interview Marco starts off by asking who does Trinidad want to be? The interview starts very awkwardly as Trinidad has a bear mask on. Trinidad challenges Marco and says Marco brought him on the show to exploit him. The tables are turned as Trinidad seems to be trolling Marco and has him on his toes. Marco asks Trinidad to remove his mask and Trinidad asks Marco to tie his tie and in exchange Trinidad takes the tie and puts it on. Trinidad takes off his mask to reveal his face with one eyed made up. Marco gets into the interview asking why Trinidad hasn’t made any new music. Trinidad reveals that he wanted to know what the business of entertainment was about. Trinidad talks about his relationships with record labels. Trinidad goes deeper into relationships. Trinidad then goes into his various products and the meaning behind them. Trinidad asks Marco what he thinks about him. Trinidad and Marco go back and forth about the word ugly. The conversation speeds up and the two go back and forth. Marco’s phone goes off and Marco blames it on Matt the Producer. Matt the Producer enters and Trinidad and Matt get into a discussion that gets a little tense. Trinidad and Marco continue the interview. Marco asks Trinidad about his hair. Matt the Producer tells Trinidad to get out of Marco’s creative space. A lady enters from the backstage and Trinidad yells at the lady and Marco invites her on stage. She awkwardly exits and Marco attempts to end the interview as Marco exits while talking to Matt the Producer and the mics are hot. Trinidad throws his chair and goes under the ladder and Matt the Producer holds exception.
Executive Producers for Breakbeat: Dave Mays & Brett Jeffries
Executive Producers: Marco Summers & Harvey Sutton
Director: Matt Ables IG @mattablespromotions
Filmed on location at 4U Recording, Atlanta
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[@rockikarter]

I had no idea Trinidad was like this,he definitely matched Marco's energy. This interview is the best one yet.

[@mkdken]

Yes i think Marco met his match on this one🤣🤣🤣

[@nobs6007]

🤣🤣🤣🤣💥💥

[@sweedy3333]

Anyone that turns "n****, n****, n****" into a chorus is on some bullshit 🤣

[@richardmoody1701]

Facts

[@PerformanceMatrix]

Wtf was wrong with his eye😂😂

[@birdy1126]

Who else here cause this nigga eyeball was crazy in the thumbnail?! 💀😭

[@Reneesaidit]

Sis!! Then to click and see the knit bear mask 🤣

[@bangieb73]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@maxxamillz2255]

😂😂☝🏽

[@brandijordan7934]

😄😄

[@MuvaxZ1]

😂😂😂 guilty

[@blanketmobbypants]

We have to give Trinidad more love and respect. This man showed up like that and did the interview like it was nothing

[@2ToneJefeTV]

Lol that’s the joke

[@MariahLashayWay333]

Lol that's make up btw and he definitely is a cool dude 😎

[@blanketmobbypants]

@@MariahLashayWay333 i know it's make up. That's why I said what I said and facts lol

[@blanketmobbypants]

@@2ToneJefeTV lol I know it is. That's why I said what I said

[@breakbeatmedia]

Trinidad a funny funny man

[@jadeblaque]

everyone saying they didn’t expect this energy from trinidad james obviously wasn’t there for his All Gold Everything era ! He’s always been a vibe

[@breakbeatmedia]

Say it louder!

[@Eli-akad]

That’s what I’m saying. I was in 7th grade at the time and that’s how I knew about him. I never took him as a serious artist back then

[@spanishblood9899]

Definitely so

[@angelj3313]

Excatlyyy!

[@BrimmyLitkins]

Facts & clearly ain’t been watching Full Size Run either

[@jamesw7174]

Yo they literally just tried to out troll each other. I never knew Trinidad James was this intelligent, this funny, and this aware. Hands down my favorite episode. This shit surprised me.

[@___arqiteqt]

gotta watch full size run, he been himothy.

[@msdarling6227]

Hence his 3rd eye ..he just wanted to show ppl how it's done #selling confidence down till the very end ..that shot was Superb 😎

[@GoatCharles]

1st album and the mixtape that followed showed his intelligence level 🔥

[@ebkceddybo]

Do you even no what intelligent mean

[@cookmania3465]

FSR Army!

[@kierrawarren5296]

Finally someone that acted like they knew where they were at 😂

[@jaypraw2206]

Fr tho😂

[@toriediane5758]

thank you!!

[@ysaemia5537]

James killed this! He did his research

[@shyfamtv3803]

Shit was hilarious.

[@abdulbyron5105]

🤣🤣🤣 real talk

[@jeweleshareynolds101]

This was funny as hell. It's the fact he has the same humor as Marco. I love it 😂

[@Zwayyy]

Him telling Marco “pause” was sassy is everything 😂

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

Whoever did his makeup is one hell of an artist. It really looks authentic. I'm so glad he remained true to himself and didn't sell his soul.

[@shawrow4411]

You can definitely tell it’s makeup 😂

[@apegod8851]

Wym Dad sold out when he first dropped.

[@dasiareed2708]

@@apegod8851 no he didn’t

[@moneytrainthree]

@@apegod8851 lowkey nigga had a hit outta no where

[@thonytso]

This foo got one eye right here.... if this ain't selling out then idk what is 😮‍💨

[@PrettyJawnn]

This conversation is immaculate. They’re both on point, challenging and interesting.

[@ljblakejr]

✨Immaculate ✨

[@thomas_j.i.v]

I thought I was the only one that felt like this

[@fatzdamakc]

nah dawg this shiit fire n i’m zooted

[@PrettyJawnn]

@@thomas_j.i.v absolutely not lol. I was definitely reading the vibes, catching the ping pong game of humor , comeback

[@PrettyJawnn]

@@fatzdamakc definitely!

[@viitheblogger5480]

This was the best Interview on the show..I knew Trinidad James was funny but this showed so much of his personality all in one. These two definitely matched the energy 😂 I absolutely love It ❤

[@breakbeatmedia]

What was your favorite part of the episode?

[@nikeboylowkee3143]

He said "pause" Trinidad James said "wait you do that?? Thats sassy"😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MisSterious1987]

When Marco stood up and walked away.. THEM Big Ass shoes took me OUT LMAOOOOO

[@ibezag0]

That shit was hilarious

[@DrizzyDrizz716]

Lmfao yooo dead ass!!!🤣😅🤣😅🤣

[@reneebattle2640]

It’s the pure fact u noticed that vividly 😂😂😂

[@Im_So_Atlanta]

😂😂😂😂

[@MisSterious1987]

@@reneebattle2640 who could miss that 😆 🤣 😂

[@hardhitter1016]

The uniqueness of Trinidad James is crazy salute

[@breakbeatmedia]

What was your favorite part of the episode?

[@hardhitter1016]

@@breakbeatmedia when he had started off with the stocking cap reminded of Kodak black when he did his first interview with breakfast club

[@StrivingForGlory_]

What’s wrong with his eye

[@Lilmakk6]

@@StrivingForGlory_ he literally said it was make up

[@NBAYOUNGBOYBETTER]

These boys gay you women look up to anybody

[@snoodyposh8teenwheelingtv493]

So nobody’s talking about how Trinidad effortlessly tied tf outta that tie without breaking character 😂😂

[@caprimx21]

Bro did like 30 tuck ins and over the bunny shit 😂😂😂 but it made a nice tie at the end. I do it in 2 loops that all

[@Juniversal]

My thoughts exactly lol. Effortlessly tied it without being able to see. Dope

[@darksu6947]

He's a stylist! He's the dude that picks out people's outfits when they want to go out and be seen so they can pretend to be important.

[@lolastclaire3062]

Their energy mad ZESTY

[@planetjulianna9299]

Veeeerrrry

[@shellbellrell]

Pants zipper unzipped and everything

[@MaxiPaDz]

I agree ! It feels so feminine one night standish flirting lol I bet they banged b4 😂

[@BIGSuperstar-or4vx]

Zestiful🤣🤣

[@jermainetaylor5852]

Thank you bruh

[@princemichael8]

Trinidad is a young genius and he’s doing a superb job at being himself.

[@breakbeatmedia]

Period

[@yurrgee]

We finally got a worthy opponent 😂

[@tikibarber6982]

Y’all intuition suck lol

[@breakbeatmedia]

Check mate

[@B.A.P1224]

That eye 😂💀 I just couldn’t stop staring at it 🤣 this was 🔥

[@sharonisehardinwhities1733]

The fact he tied this tie from scratch....GENIUS!!

[@MrSequa]

I can make a sandwich, then cut it exactly in 1/2

[@ashleighcakes74]

​@@MrSequa I'm hollering😂😂😂

[@TheResse561]

I would never have guessed that Trinidad James was this cool and funny. More, Trinidad James please! He should be in movies

[@GooseBeats]

He is

[@duceeducee4264]

Full size run y’all late but all gz 😂

[@GooseBeats]

@@duceeducee4264 facts been knew!

[@breakbeatmedia]

Now those are movies we'd watch

[@215S_HEEM]

Marco standing in front of the camera asking about the interview was too funny 🤣🤣

[@lykemikeee]

Lmaoooo had me crying

[@breakbeatmedia]

🤣🤣

[@MaxiPaDz]

@@breakbeatmedia y’all childish 😂 you and your producers are whack 😂😂😂😂😂

[@NBAYOUNGBOYBETTER]

These boys gay you women look up to anybody

[@1stcome1stserved]

Feel like they was flirting in the beginning bruh 😅😂

[@GodBlessedThisBod]

Wait a minute I love how Trinidad so eloquently put Matt in his place 🤣 #TriggeringEnergy is my go to response in 2023 😂

[@PrettyJawnn]

He’s handling himself profoundly , I’m intrigued 😌

[@brownsugar878]

Lol he matched Funny Marco’s energy so well 😂

[@tikibarber6982]

HELLL NAW lol he was embarrassed after the mask came off and his jokes wasn’t funny

[@a1fbgdennis]

Marco jokes weren’t funny James carried

[@breakbeatmedia]

He met his match

[@peteclemenza1096]

DCMWG did pretty well

[@NBAYOUNGBOYBETTER]

These boys gay you women look up to anybody

[@Yuuki.Shimizu]

This interview is hands down amazing! KZbin recommended recommended something great, its been a good day.

[@MersadezHogan]

I lived in ATL shortly after All Gold Everything came out. I went out to a club called the Goldroom and Trinidad James was there. He was extremely kind.

[@Thechosenone92]

When he said “i can see with 3 eyes” 🔥

[@MyMindMyVoice]

Exactly 💪🏾🔥💯

[@GiftdKey]

If you KNOW then you KNOW- ❤

[@devonfurgess1719]

😁😁😁💪

[@ashaduplessis2772]

Hands down one of the BEST interviews I have seen. My chest hurts I need a part 2 ASAP PLEEEEEASE

[@mynameisoruko8225]

Naw Lmfao

[@stimmyjoe]

I love how informative he was and seems like he knows what he's talking about

[@Baja2424]

Hell no

[@breakbeatmedia]

What was your favorite part of the episode?

[@mynameisoruko8225]

@@breakbeatmedia Orlando Brown

[@kyrawhite5991]

So no one is gonna mention how Marco was flirting in the beginning lol 😂 he was blushing in all😁😆

[@heru3337]

Gay

[@taytay2391]

Lmfaoooooooo😂😂😂😂 yooo it was like Marco was talking to his self alil with these quick comebacks 😭😭😭💀

[@patricemitchell8223]

I love that he joking and also dropping knowledge 😊

[@NBAYOUNGBOYBETTER]

These boys gay you women look up to anybody

[@juliajuice]

« One hit wonder don’t mean they doubt you, you just made a hit and wandered off… » Why is this so funny to me 😂😂😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

😂😂

[@lliggons09]

I’m glad they did this. This Interview really elaborates on his personality when he delivered “all gold”. 🖤

[@yariiworlddd9775]

"aww you say that? you do that? pause. that's kinda sassy" 😭😭😭😭

[@nobleman_81]

I remember when Trinidad dropped. It was a big shift in music from what it had been for 8-10 years. Im 41 and never experienced a noticeable shift in music and styles until then. These young guys are in the game now.Im glad I got to experience that classic mixed tape era!

[@realest8_dreams29]

Bro had like one hit song 💀

[@nobleman_81]

@@realest8_dreams29 I know. I thought he was gonna be more than what he was when he dropped but my point was that it was a big shift in music. I was on T.I., Gucci, Dip Set,all those Southern Smoke, Cocaine Music, DJ Clue mixed tapes for years. This was that new wave shit. That new wave wasn't dropping those classic mixed tapes.

[@realest8_dreams29]

@@nobleman_81 Yea I definitely feel you on that, that wave of music that came up after that is timeless, especially for me that 2013-2016 era had great music

[@nobleman_81]

@@realest8_dreams29 Facts. I'd even go back further than 2013. Shit O5 is really when that good wave started. We can't go get mixed tapes anymore and let it ride!

[@tiarwright-felix1781]

Trinidad was big in ATL Ga during this time. He definitely had more than 1 song. But those may not have made it as big as the first but his album went hard and folks in Atlanta was bumping.

[@jassypretty]

When Matt said “Oh sht!” After Trinidad James got up screaming NO and ran under the ladder for protection put me out😂😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

🤣🤣🤣

[@liiljay11]

Marco footsteps when he was walking off the stage with them big ass bowling shoes 😂😂😂

[@thechosen1860]

Trinidad James best interview yet

[@jadastaywoke3776]

I love how articulate Trinidad 🇹🇹 is ..I adore him 💜 Yes he is Art🔥

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@Wokxyyyy]

this is a example of when two people on the same wavelength mentally come together to make some entertaining shit 😂 never knew Trinidad was a cool ass dude 💯

[@dgroove9311]

Watch his sneaker shoe

[@breakbeatmedia]

He came correct and energy was matched

[@eleven987]

I love Trinidad James. He matched that fugazy energy Marco always has 😂😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

Fugazy energy 🤣🤣

[@zaquailbell7072]

Had me crying at the end, love these interviews. Comedy gold

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@8weezy78]

He played his role well at the end 😂😂😂😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

FRRR

[@cp23dripking77]

Those damn shoes had me in Tears when Marco walked off at the end of the interview🤣😂

[@kimaniglenn5494]

I swear them bitches was clacking

[@treybaybie1526]

😭 they was clunk’n 👞 👞 😂🤣

[@crooklyngeez2672]

😭😭😭😭

[@breakbeatmedia]

Fee fye fo fum headass

[@crownholderc8935]

If I'm ugly I'm ugly😂😂😂😂 i love this guy very out spoken ❤❤

[@lexiaaforever437]

I clicked cause I thought someone shot him in the eye. I was concerned fr. He’s a real down to earth dude . Funny as ever .

[@WcDame]

“You got a triggering energy” 😂 crazy

[@alwayskourt]

Def going to use that line cause I get what he is saying 😂😂😂

[@ForeverRollin_]

@@alwayskourt facts. Def felt that 😂😂😂

[@ariahsavagesavage]

The fact that he ignored his eye the entire interview is funny asf😂

[@jamesprall9964]

He said nice Artwork!

[@breakbeatmedia]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ariahsavagesavage]

@@breakbeatmedia like that's interesting how you did that 🙏😭

[@katitre762]

Did anybody else feel the bromance 🤣❤️

[@digitz007]

I love how they’re flirting back and forth without a care in the world 😊

[@Mr.Knowledgeablerantz]

"I'm not interviewing nobody right now" 💀💀💀💀💀😂😂😂😂😂

[@Koala_Kush]

This conversation is so intellectual intoxicating 😊 I love it!

[@smokeabaguhthat5443]

…..yikes

[@jibrilbuilder2668]

@@smokeabaguhthat5443😂😂

[@realest8_dreams29]

No it’s not literally nothing educational or intellectual About it

[@sidneyahbowie1659]

He actually dropped alot of knowledge especially when asked what advice would he give someone if you know then you know !

[@breakbeatmedia]

What was your favorite part of the episode?

[@treasurequeen3066]

This was literally the funniest!! I’m in tears!

[@acephoenix9250]

Definitely went viral

[@bkgang8909]

Trinidad definitely interviewed the interviewer 😂

[@Alkiel]

lol who else started the first 20 seconds over 3 times to double check just wtf they were seeing and hearing

[@mobbbarley5292]

Real life I did

[@nappy_headed_lex]

Same 😂😂

[@ColdWorld757]

Shit zesty aab wtf

[@vibe4roy]

😂💯

[@malikking5431]

@@ColdWorld757 on god 🤣🤣🤣 niggaz jus wanna be blind and fukn stupid to this shit he definitely soul his soul aka asshole 🤣🤣🤣

[@KnikkiBKnice]

The eye, the shoes, the tie…I’m on da floor ok! 😂

[@oneeyedpapi8058]

😂😂😂 he got the uncle Ruckus eye😂😂😂

[@joblacco640]

Wow Trinidad really does have an eye for art.

[@CAMeade85]

I see what u did there lol

[@encouragingasset9060]

Look at you two

[@muvahtoyou304]

😂 first 60 seconds and I was invested. Dope interview. The end had me in TEARS 😭

[@breakbeatmedia]

What was your favorite part of the episode?

[@muvahtoyou304]

@@breakbeatmedia when Marco asked the story behind his single “All Gold Everything”. @6:44 Marco knew he was in for some bs during the interview 😂 I also loved how he followed that up w/ on his understanding of what it means to assess his ⭕️ and the ppl around him.

[@NBAYOUNGBOYBETTER]

These boys gay you women look up to anybody

[@mcleankristen2]

Big up Trinidad James for dropping 💎💎 and for just being super chill

[@tabithabenjamin986]

I wondered where you went.........and then we saw each other......🤣😁😁that part made me smile

[@stroalmighty7388]

When @Trinidadjames began explaining the meaning of his brands he instantly gained another customer. To me the concept is dope!!

[@ChillyChav]

Yeah them darn socks are sold out

[@terianapride3881]

It is a dope concept. I liked seeing that side of him. The whole “curriculum based” thing is nice. He had me engaged and nodding my head at the screen.

[@LateshaRenee]

The fact they started taking professional pics of him under that ladder 😭😭😂😂

[@Ohana80823]

😂

[@zmc223]

Man was bobbing back and forth they said someone get a picture he froze 😂

[@NBAYOUNGBOYBETTER]

These boys gay you women look up to anybody

[@najiaismyworld2012]

Trinidad James has beautiful hair i seen it straight on one of his music videos.

[@UnbiasedGoliath]

Part 2, thankyou Love yall 🤣🥰❤️‍🔥

[@squid4PurPle]

"...you made a hit and wandered off" might b the hardest bar of 2023

[@wickedcrow.8804]

Bruh whenever he jumped out of the chair at the end i started crying 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Vanessa-iq3vt]

I was soooooo concerned about his eye when i saw that thumbnail 😭😭😭 i never knew he was that funny

[@pjuwuan13]

first 5 mins gave me BRUV LUV ENERGY LMAO

[@rishigandhi3750]

“You made a hit then just wandered off” 😭😭😭🤣

[@leesarolan]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. Believe in him and you will be saved and go to heaven!

[@MB4LDERRO]

They both lookin real 🌈

[@richboy6278]

When Tirnidad James took off his mask i laugh so hard i caried 🤣🤧😴

[@marineonsurez]

“On a whole God?” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marineonsurez]

“How do you sleep?”

[@marineonsurez]

“My fingers was crossed..”

[@7is777]

I think Trinidad James is apart of the legendary status of authenticity club

[@TierraNicoleTierraNicole]

I’ve never seen Marco this amused by anything 😂😂😂

[@graspingabundantlife]

It’s giving flirting blushing vibe.

[@meechieprodthis_]

Thumbnail got me but the interview hella interesting and funny 🤣💯 Marco tight

[@BodhiDivine]

You and this show been getting me through some tuff times…🤣🤣😂😂 I appreciate it

[@sasa18girl]

I didn’t know Trinidad James was like this lol love it.

[@Carson256]

watch full size run if you like sneakers. h'es a cool dude

[@MAandS]

Another vote for fullsize run. Those 3 are perfect together.

[@juliusthompson9306]

"Let's not talk about eyes" 😂😂😂😂

[@MyMindMyVoice]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 my last name is Thompson too 😊

[@tjefferson5185]

We couldn just put a wrap on 🤷🤦

[@tjefferson5185]

Marco stressed

[@eyeempresssekhmet88]

Swear to me THIS just MADE me a whole fan of Trinidad James

[@JXSTWIN]

The ending was dope as hell lmao

[@mwash4967]

Trinidad definitely is for the people lmao he brought the right energy!!

[@breakbeatmedia]

That eye took us out

[@phatboifinessa7068]

Lmao this 🥷🏽 killin me with this Uncle Ruckus eye

[@tyrahpretty]

THE FCKN BOWLING SHOES 🤣🤣🤣

[@DollyTheeCoach85]

Marco finally met his match. He found a bigger troll than him 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love Trinidad James.

[@MakingMovesMonty]

I PERFORMED WITH TRINIDAD JAMES IN TALLAHASSEE IN 2012 FOR THE HOMECOMING WEEKEND WITH YO GOTTI THAT WAS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE NOBODY KNEW WHO TJ WAS BUT I DID HE WAS ON WORLD STAR FOR WEEKS AT THE TOP MY MANAGEMENT TEAM WASNT AS STRONG AS HIS TEAM. Biggs Ranks Step to me that day and I didn’t No to have my cd on me or anything so I miss my opportunity to be in the industry. It’s ok life goes on It’s cool seeing that he made it I know Joyner Lucas too before he was famous and it’s crazy how everyone is making big I used to think it was fake but know people really make it out Stay Bless World You Can Make It To!!!!

[@DreMurrz]

WHO?.... I'm juz fwu but maybe da industry wasn't worthy of u & u're destined 2 b Indy & wateva u make u make from it while living ya life golden w/o a spotlight & stringz attached.🤷

[@Shortygonnasing]

@@DreMurrz I love your perception. Dope

[@NBAYOUNGBOYBETTER]

The industry gay its ok

[@tymeshathompson]

The repeating himself at the end "what are you doing?" "Naww"🤣🤣 hilarious

[@MaxiPaDz]

WHAT ARE YOU DOING……?WHAT ARE YOU DOING?………WE GOT ONE SHOOOOOOW . We got one show!😂

[@CyberAscendant]

I need ONE energy like Trinidad James around me and my self awareness gone go through the roof

[@j.a.r.family2576]

This is literally the definition of ..... TOUCHÉ !!!

[@leesarolan]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. Believe in him and you will be saved and go to heaven!

[@j.a.r.family2576]

@@leesarolan ok

[@chrissyp007]

@@j.a.r.family2576 🤣🤣 right

[@ayeeonee1442]

I love how real and raw this is no funny sounds , no animations just straight cut camera on and start the interview

[@Thegoddessie]

“Pause” Is no one going to talk about Trinidad James being momentarily kerfuffled and calling Marco Sassy 🤣

[@milkimadeit]

I'm never gonna get tired of Matt's alien questions🤣🤣

[@ryebreadacrylics333]

I’M SO MF GLAD I WATCHED UNTIL THE END !!! 🤣😂💀 ! I’m in tears omg bruh 👏🏾

[@gennlyles]

Nah Nah Naw Naw...🤣

[@Virginia-xk3nk]

Why is he holding on to the mask like someone is going to take it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@StevenTheGreat_]

Cus I want it 🤣🤣

[@stimeymcslimey7302]

I stared at that eye for 24 minutes waiting for Trinidad James to Blink 😂🤣😂

[@strong5109]

When Marco stood up with them shoes on I lost it🤣🤣