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![Cover of Trinidad James Reveals "No One Is SaFe" Tracklist & Cover Art](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1421765863_10808751_1401958796765729_791773323_n_95.jpg "Cover of Trinidad James Reveals "No One Is SaFe" Tracklist & Cover Art")
Trinidad James announced a follow-up album to Don't Be S.A.F.E. a few weeks back, No One Is SaFe which the unsigned rapper is planning to drop for free today.
When hip-hop began, samples were all that DJs and producers had to construct instrumental tracks with. They'd dig through crates of vinyl trying to find isolated drum breaks, melodies or vocals that they could repurpose for use in hip-hop music.
Here it is, our weekly rundown of whats new and notable at the top of our charts.
![Cover of Trinidad James Announces "No One Is SaFe" Album, Featuring Big K.R.I.T. & More](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1420657077_460707302_49.jpg "Cover of Trinidad James Announces "No One Is SaFe" Album, Featuring Big K.R.I.T. & More")
After two years of languishing in major label world, Trinidad James has regained his independence and hit the ground running. Just a week into 2015, we've already gotten one EP from him (The WAKE Up) and now we know we'll have an additional full-length project in less than two weeks.
When hip-hop began, samples were all that DJs and producers had to construct instrumental tracks with. They'd dig through crates of vinyl trying to find isolated drum breaks, melodies or vocals that they could repurpose for use in hip-hop music.
Well that ride didn’t last too long. After signing with Def Jam back in 2012 following the success of “All Gold Everything”, Trinidad James is no longer member of the family.
![Cover of Trinidad James Arrested For Marijuana In Mississippi [Update: Trinidad Will Not Be Charged]](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1391829498_filepicker_lb5kftzqqmc5czzo8ntd_trinidad_james_90.jpg "Cover of Trinidad James Arrested For Marijuana In Mississippi [Update: Trinidad Will Not Be Charged]")
After being spotted with Justin Bieber, Diddy, Rick Ross, T.I. and many others the other night at Vanquish nightclub, Trinidad James is back in the headlines for something that's not so much fun.
Hip-hop artists stunt exceptionally well at the best of times. Whether it’s dope performances, providing quality albums, or being trendsetters, there’s always a lot to be celebrated within rap music.
Trinidad James sparked a minor controversy this year when he suggested that southern hip hop "ran" New York. We heard some responses from NY artists on the comments (Maino most visibly), but haven't heard from anyone from Atlanta, who Trinidad seemed to be speaking for.
With it being the Holiday Season and all, Trinidad Jame$ goes over his favorite holiday pick-ups.
![Cover of Maino Calls Out Trinidad James Over NY Comments, Trinidad Responds [Update: Maino Calls Trinidad On The Phone]](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1384372724_9938b6e7366a7dc97605fc44c2aff460.jpg "Cover of Maino Calls Out Trinidad James Over NY Comments, Trinidad Responds [Update: Maino Calls Trinidad On The Phone]")
This morning we reported on remarks that Trinidad James while he was performing in NYC last night, when he said that the South runs New York "musically." The backlash was inevitable, and soon followed, with Trinidad responding by defending his position and views on Twitter.
![Cover of Trinidad Jame$ Will Address "Every New Yorker" On "The Truth Will Set You Free" [Update: Trinidad Isn't Apologizing For Comments]](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1384736002_39ad909f9479108fda50994e2966dea3.jpg "Cover of Trinidad Jame$ Will Address "Every New Yorker" On "The Truth Will Set You Free" [Update: Trinidad Isn't Apologizing For Comments]")
Trinidad Jame$ continues to stir up controversy. Following his comments regarding New York rap media's lack of support for New York rap, Trinidad spoke out on Twitter in support of his argument, as well as releasing a track called "L.I.A.A.R.S." which addressed the situation.
The second installment of "Camp James", Trinidad Jame$ sneaker show, includes a glimpse of the Laney 1, the Oreo 5, and the Infrared 3Lab5. Jame$ also discusses his pursuit of the Doernbecher Air Jordan 4, and his love of the Nike Lunar Flyknit Chukka.
As we've reported, Trinidad Jame$ is feeling a bit of heat for a comment he made at a recent gig in Brooklyn: "Us in the South, we run y'all musically."
Bun B, who hails from Houston, and A$AP Rocky, a Harlemite, have shared their thoughts on the comment in a new interview with MTV.
![Cover of Trinidad James Says That The South Runs New York [Update: Trinidad Responds On Twitter]](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1384355401_e37e998af876ab3644ce181f5f74f35c.jpg "Cover of Trinidad James Says That The South Runs New York [Update: Trinidad Responds On Twitter]")
Last night in New York City Trinidad James came out to perform at the Converse Rubber Tracks event. During his set, he took some time to talk to the crowd and what he had to say didn't go over too well with the New Yorkers.
Funnyman sneakerhead Trinidad James has the Nike LeBron 11 "Christmas" in advance. He rocked 'em, then he signed 'em, and now he's looking to give them away. The rapper/sneaker historian, took to instagram to show the pair and outline how to win the kicks; My Christmas is already here.
This week in celebrity kicks we had a little bit of everything, rappers, actors, ball players, retired ball players, and pop stars getting smuggled out of whore houses.
Trinidad James is one of our favorite celebrity sneakerheads, known for rocking serious heat, predicting sneaker prices, and even breaking a few sneaker commandments. James is giving back to his fans while participatin in the Rock the Bells festival, photographing three pairs of sneakers, some unreleased, he plans to
Trinidad James was one of many celeberties seen rocking the Air Jordan 3 "Legends of the Summer" and the more and more we see of it we wonder, will we ever see a release date? Trinidad James rocked them with all red jogger pants and he also left the hang tag on, typical Trinidad James.
![Cover of Trinidad James Responds To Joe Budden Dissing Him On "Control"](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1377011486_6d61721f808617330fba528ed9eaac61.jpg "Cover of Trinidad James Responds To Joe Budden Dissing Him On "Control"")
Trinidad James was in the crossfire of Joe Budden's response to Kendrick Lamar, "Control." The New York native said of the ATLien, "this ain’t for bandwagon fans, sit ya asses in the same spot/y’all the same niggas that made Trinidad James hot." Trinidad isn't planning on firing back at Budden, at leas
![Cover of Trinidad James Asks People To Judge Him By His Music, Talks "10 Piece Mild" & Growing His Hair](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1376407905_23b873bec617c547a59f70f7d137d5c7.png "Cover of Trinidad James Asks People To Judge Him By His Music, Talks "10 Piece Mild" & Growing His Hair")
Trinidad James is one passionate dude. HotNewHipHop had the pleasure of interviewing the rising ATLien during a stop on Wiz Khalifa & A$AP Rocky's Under The Influence tour, and the rapper had a message for his fans and for his haters, which is centered around his brand new mixtape 10 Piece Mild.
![Cover of Tracklist For Trinidad Jame$ "10 PC Mild" Mixtape](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1376065064_f03e1bf36eaea481a4f63be04937ad5d.jpg "Cover of Tracklist For Trinidad Jame$ "10 PC Mild" Mixtape")
We already were given a look at the cover art for Trinidad Jame$ upcoming mixtape 10 Piece Mild, and now the ATL rapper has revealed the mixtape for the chicken-wing themed project.
![Cover of Trinidad James Announces New Mixtape "10 Piece Mild" [Update: Cover Art Revealed]](http://thumbs.hh.ulximg.com/public/article/140_1375805192_b6a312488956b41d7f24a4ca145d748c.jpg "Cover of Trinidad James Announces New Mixtape "10 Piece Mild" [Update: Cover Art Revealed]")
Trinidad James' debut mixtape Don't Be S.A.F.E produced the Atlanta rapper's huge break-out single "All Gold Everything," which led to a record deal with Def Jam. Now that Trinidad James has major label backing, he's coming through with a new mixtape effort, called 10 Piece Mild.