Rapper Boldy James Survives Near-Fatal Car Crash; Current Condition Revealed

Boldy James is in stable condition after surviving a near-fatal car accident.

James, whose real name is James Clay Jones III, sustained broken vertebrae and underwent surgery following a serious two-car accident in Detroit on Jan. 9. His representative from his label, Griselda Records, released a statement Saturday, confirming that the rapper arrived at the hospital in critical condition.

"Boldy arrived at the hospital in critical condition, suffering from broken vertebrae in his neck and orthopedic injuries," it said, according to Rolling Stone. "After undergoing extensive surgery on his neck, Boldy has been removed from the intensive care unit and is now in stable condition."

The rapper and his family sent their gratitude to the doctors and nurses who have been taking care of him. The representative also extended the message to the responders and EMTs who helped at the scene.

Further details regarding the crash remain unknown as of press time. The record label also has yet to respond to a request for comment.

Boldy James has been part of Griselda Records since July 2020. He ultimately became one of the most prolific rappers in the industry since his debut.

Boldy James' Career Explored

James already expressed his love for music when he was 12. At that time, he performed in a talent show in middle school and started writing his first rap afterward.

He officially started his career in 2009 when he got two features on the songs "BBQ Wings" and "Tires" on The Cool Kids and Don Cannon's mixtape, "Merry Christmas." He then appeared with his record, "Getting Flicked," on The Cool Kids' "Tacklebox" mixtape.

In 2010, he got featured in more music by several artists, including Big Sean, Chuck Inglish, Dom Kenney, and Asher Roth.

His EPs and studio albums include "My 1^st Chemistry Set," "Manger on McNichols," "Super Tecmo Bo," Killing Nothing," "Be That As It May," "Grand Quarters," "Boldface," "The Art of Rock Climbing," and "ADU."

Amid his fruitful career, James admitted to The Detroit News in 2015 that he sold drugs when he was a young child. He reportedly started drinking at a young age, as well.

According to the rapper, he ran away from home when he was 11 and began sleeping in abandoned houses and even cars. After striving hard, he finally made his own family and started enjoying life.

"This is a dream come true," he said. "I'm not filthy rich, but just to be removed from the ghetto and be able to travel and see other cities, other states and how they rock, how they get down, I get to appreciate the simple things in life.